You’ve more than likely heard about the Ketogenic Diet by now. It’s very trendy, but is it actually useful for long-term weight-loss or is it just another fad diet? And, will we still be hearing about it in the years to come? Well, the facts are, a keto diet aims to keep carbs so low that your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis. According to … [Read more...] about Tips for Following the Keto Diet
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Rejecting Some of the Food Myths about Arthritis Relief
If you have arthritis, as I do, then you will always be interested in the latest research or even old wives tales, on how to stem the pain that seems to creep into your joints every time it is going to rain or there is a cold snap. As an aside, I read recently where some medical researchers’ claim that joints getting sore when rain is imminent has no medical basis … [Read more...] about Rejecting Some of the Food Myths about Arthritis Relief
The Key Nutrients and Benefits Found In Plant Foods
Here is some great advice from Michael Pollan: “If it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t”. The Mediterranean diet (it is a lifestyle, NOT a diet), which I have been an advocate of for many years, is high in plant-based foods. My mother taught me all about it before I was even in my teens and I have never forgotten her teachings. Eating a plant-based … [Read more...] about The Key Nutrients and Benefits Found In Plant Foods
What is the Definition of FEAR?
FEAR is Nothing More than FALSE EVIDENCE APPEARING REAL. And the false evidence is all conjured up in your own mind. Fear is a choice that we actually decide upon which is one part memory and one part imagination. Being lost in your imagination and allowing your mind to wander is the origin of your fear and limits your vision and fuels low … [Read more...] about What is the Definition of FEAR?
5 Crucial Reasons to Eat a Whole Food Diet The term “whole foods” is thrown around with wild abandon these days. But what does it mean to us personally as well as to our long term health? While most of us are aware that whole foods are the way to go as it pertains to health and wellness, the exact definition is somewhat obscured. Some might simply say it is the … [Read more...] about
What Does Active Ageing Mean to You……and Me?
I would love to know what YOU think about aging? Don't be shy, please let me (and others) know in the comments section at the bottom of the page. It may well be two totally different thoughts or ideas. But that’s ok…….things can always change. Let me tell you what I have found in my 70+++years that works wonders: Anti Ageing - the only way to halt and reverse the … [Read more...] about What Does Active Ageing Mean to You……and Me?
4 Diets You Should Not Use……Ever!
“Weight loss isn’t a temporary thing. It is a lifestyle change.” – Walter Adamson By choosing to read this article, chances are you have decided to make a change (for the better) in your lifestyle……namely, your eating habits. The fact that this part of your life and is something you would like to improve is admirable. So many of us get caught up in the fast and … [Read more...] about 4 Diets You Should Not Use……Ever!
Sticking With Your Fitness Program
Starting is what’s stopping most people. So, get started. Regardless of what you have done in the past, every New Year, or maybe even a major event during the year, comes with a sense of renewal for many people and their bodies. A common theme among many people is to create a resolution involving things they would like to change or achieve in the coming year........or even … [Read more...] about Sticking With Your Fitness Program
GMO Foods 101
If you do a search on the web for GMO you will come up with more than 88 million results so there is a lot of interest out there in the subject………from both sides of the fence. It is a topical subject with many polarizing viewpoints. GMO food has been quite a hot-button topic for quite some time now, but what does GMO mean exactly? People are led to believe that it’s … [Read more...] about GMO Foods 101
4 Ways to Live a Healthier Life
When it comes to health and fitness, I believe people need education not medication So, regardless of your age, there are multiple things we can do to improve the quality of our life........and...... most of it is rooted in taking better care of our health and fitness. It’s important to note that what constitutes a healthier lifestyle can mean different things to different … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Live a Healthier Life