What to know about anti-oxidants.

What to know about anti-oxidants.

Amazing Anti-Oxidants The prefix ‘anti’ means against,  in opposition to,  or corrective in nature.  In this case, the ‘anti’ in antioxidant describes the effect these chemicals have against oxidants.   Oxidants, usually referred to as ‘free radicals’ are produced as a natural by-product of the millions of biochemical processes undertaken by the body every minute. The same life-giving oxygen that supports all…

How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule: The “T” Word.

How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule: The “T” Word.

Lose Weight: How to Exercise and Burn Fat on a Busy Schedule: The “T” Word. In my fitness consulting business, I get the opportunity to talk with women especially from all walks of life about their health, fitness, and weight loss goals (amongst other things).  Whether their goal is to lose weight, gain muscle, stick to an “eating strategy” ), or…

Plan more, stress less.

Plan more, stress less.

Why putting together Your daily/ weekly eating plan decreases stress, makes you more productive and changes how you see your day….   Planning your meals wisely is key to not only staying physically fit and healthy, but also to staying mentally strong and being able to best manage your levels of stress.   Think about it for a minute; is…

Eat your Stress Goodbye

Eat your Stress Goodbye

Eating your stress goodbye This information is not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never…

Know the why of Fish Oil – your brain will thank you

Know the why of Fish Oil – your brain will thank you

About Omega 3 Fish oils   Question: What’s all the fuss about Omega 3 fish oils? What do they do for my body?   Answer: Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of fish. However, eating fresh fish is sometimes no longer recommended (as much/ certain fish). The mercury levels which can be…

Menopause and You: Cardio

Menopause and You: Cardio

Cardio over 40 – the what, they why and the how.It’s logical that many women get on a treadmill, elliptical, bike or otherwise (including running) not just for health but with the goal of losing weight.   I’ll begin with a guide of what we should aim for now we are over forty and/ or somewhere along menopause (that’s from pre to…

Am I being true to me?

Am I being true to me?

How to be true to you.I recently heard a song that really resonated with me since it really got you thinking about what you are doing – and basically if you are feeling fulfilled. I don’t remember the group (it was actually on my Hubby’s hard rock channel) and the words were:  Am I just breathing…or am I living?It was a…

The power of Gratitude

The power of Gratitude

Why be grateful?For your cognitive health amongst other things, that is why. You see…the simple action of gratitude actually benefits our brain health amongst other things.  And think about it – when you are grateful, you tend to have a smile on your face, feel calm….how can you not benefit from these?  However, my friend it’s not ONLY thinking you are…