One thing that surprised me about having kids was how physically demanding it is. Sure, there’s the fatigue you hear about, but no one tells you that taking care of babies and toddlers can practically be considered an all day workout. Most workouts are “sprints”—you exercise at a fairly high intensity for 30 minutes or an hour and call it a day. But taking care of kids is a marathon—bending, squatting, lifting, and carrying weight around the house off and on all day. Read on for how parenting is a workout and how you can make your daily child care chores work your body! Continue Reading →
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Everyone loves a good pasta dish. The colorful stars in this pasta dish are a variety of fresh spring and summer vegetables that you can either find at a local farmers’ market (preferable!) or most certainly at your regular grocery store. This recipe is filling and satisfying while also being as light as a pasta dish can be, making it perfect for summer suppertime. I was able to find fresh, homemade lemon pepper pasta at my local farmers’ market which became my inspiration in creating this dish. If you can find fresh pasta, I highly recommend it!
I’ve included a lean protein in this recipe but if you’re on a meat-free diet, simply omit the chicken and add a little more veg. Easy ‘pea’sy! Pun intended. Continue Reading →
Nothing says summer quite like sunshine, swimsuits and a little splishing and splashing at the neighborhood pool. But if you think that time at the pool with your family is all about relaxing, think again! You can get such good exercise playing in the water with your kids, you just have to bypass the lounge chair and hop in. Here are some fun ideas that will bring out the kid in you, with the added bonus of a major calorie burn!
1. Marco Polo. The old classic pool game. Whoever is “it” shuts his eyes and has to tag someone while the other players try to evade. The only hint as to their location is their “Polo” to your “Marco”—and their noisy splashing, of course! This activity keeps you swimming, treading water and making quick moves to escape the tagger. It’s a full-body workout that will wear everyone out! Continue Reading →
Within recent years, you may have noticed new labels on products touting their “natural” ingredients, including one in particular: paraben free. But, what are parabens, and what do they mean for your health, and that of your family?
In short, parabens are chemical compounds used as preservatives in a number of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods, and other products. Their purpose is to reduce bacterial and fungal growth. Although some parabens are found in nature, those used commercially are produced synthetically. Parabens are Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use as a food additive, but due to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t have the authority to approve preservatives for use in cosmetics, so there is no “official” designation in this case. Continue Reading →
It’s the middle of the afternoon, and you need a snack. Right now you’re probably looking for the closest salty and crunchy thing you can find. Put down whatever fried, cheesy, or artificially made thing you’ve just picked up! Do yourself a huge favor and make your salty and crunchy choice a nice healthy serving of kale chips.
You’ve likely already noticed the kale chip craze. If you haven’t stepped aboard that train yet, you probably at least know that kale is practically a super food. I could write an entire book on how healthy and versatile kale is. I’ll spare you, but I will tell you that among the many things you can do with kale, baking it is one of the simplest and most delicious options. At around two dollars a bunch, it’s much more affordable than buying kale chips at the store. Continue Reading →
Did you know that by simply ridding your system of sugar you could alkalize your body and put it back into balance for increased health benefits?
This may sound a little overwhelming but it’s quite easy really. Doing a sugar detox is all that is required so let’s examine why…
Processed foods were not always a staple in the western world, but started to be more widely used in the early 1800’s. At this time, these types of packaged foods were only used once in a while, not like today where the average family will eat processed and packaged foods at almost every meal. What most people don’t know is that these types of foods are loaded with sugars and other horrible “junk” that is downright unhealthy. Continue Reading →
Circuit training has traditionally been an exercise program used by boxers who were training to fight in the ring. In recent years, the general public has embraced circuit training. People have found that this type of exercise, although intense, offers many benefits. Here are just some of the benefits of circuit training like a boxer.
Cardiovascular Conditioning
The heart of circuit training is its method of transitioning from exercise to exercise without a break in between. There are many different exercises used by circuit trainers, creating numerous different circuits. All of them force exercisers to transition from one action to the next without taking a breather. Continue Reading →
This recipe is satisfying on so many levels. First, it’s easy. It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare this salad and the only cooking skill required is knowing how to boil water. Second, it’s healthy. There isn’t one ingredient in this dish that I wouldn’t feed to my most loved friends and family. And third, it is so delicious. Sometimes the simplest things in the culinary world are the most enjoyable, and this recipe fits the bill! Enjoy this salad as a side dish to your favorite Asian inspired meal or eat it on its own for a snack or light meal.
The Recipe: Corn, Edamame, Avocado and Sesame Salad
These are the ingredients you’ll need: Continue Reading →
Everyone has stress in their lives. Whether it comes from your business or personal life, it doesn’t matter, the stress is still there. For your own mental and physical wellbeing, you need to make sure you have healthy ways to manage and release your stress. Zoning out in front of the TV or eating a pint of Ben and Jerry’s is not a healthy solution to handling stress. Instead, try these five alternative stress-relieving solutions. You will feel much better – both inside and out. Continue Reading →
With schools across the country ending for the year, summer is in full swing for many – even though the official start of summer isn’t until June 20. As the warm weather creeps in, the most anticipated fashion season becomes a reality. Bathing suit season is here!
Whether you already have the perfect set of rock, hard abs or you feel like your body could use a little extra work before heading to the pool or beach, Shape Magazine has you covered. Continue Reading →
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