In the ever-evolving world of nutrition one topic that has sparked debate for decades is the role of carbohydrates in our diets. Often demonized and blamed for weight gain and various health issues, carbs have earned an underserved reputation as the “enemy” of healthy eating. However, it’s time to set the record straight: carbs are […]
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It’s impossible not to be aware of air quality these days as we brace for smoke. While we all understand the benefits of exercising, exercising outdoors during periods of unhealthy air quality can do more harm than good. Breathing through our noses offers some protection, but when we are under physical exertion, we inhale deeply,
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Movie Trivia: Little Mermaid Edition Test your Little Mermaid knowledge with our Summer Movie Trivia along with healthy movie night snack ideas! Fill in the missing lyric: “You’ve got a lot of Sand. We’ve got a hot ________ Band. Answer – Crustacean Who plays Ursula in the remake of The Little Mermaid? Melissa McCarthy How
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What’s better than a Summer Movie? A Summer Movie with healthy snacks! We have some Blockbuster Movie Trivia to go with our healthy movie snacks. What movie sold the most tickets ever? Gone with the Wind is #1 followed by Stars Wars: Episode IV A New Hope in 2nd place and The Sound of Music in
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What Alexa is reading for Brain Health: I recently learned that it takes an average of 17 years for a scientific study to get to the clinical setting. This gives insight as to why we may feel confused and discouraged when wanting to make a positive impact on our health based on the latest observations.
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June is a month for transition, and it also happens to be Brain Health Awareness Month. As a society, we are collectively learning that supporting our brain function is a critical piece to strengthening our overall health and wellbeing. Mental Health, healing from a brain injury, preventing neuro-degenerative disease like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s now has our
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Spring is in full force and summer is fast approaching! Before all your summer schedule becomes full, why not plan to take a whole day for yourself! Our seasonal retreat last October was a wonderful experience! We want to continue the offering this year with; “Transition Into Summer” Rest; Heal; Restore to awaken your inner
Rest, Heal, Restore. a retreat to Transition into Summer. Read More »
Regular, Consistent Work Makes the ‘Yes’ Possible! In the midst of a week of wedding events for my son and now daughter-in-law (!) in Cape Town, South Africa, we (my sister Monica 59, my husband Dave 65 and myself 58) decided to ‘hike’ Tabletop Mountain. My son’s group of friends were already signed up with a guide
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From Kat’s Kitchen: It’s artichoke season and huge globe artichokes are available in our local markets. This recipe calls for two globe artichokes and you can make the number you need of any size available. The largest artichokes make a bold presentation as an appetizer. Broiling the cut side adds just the right amount ooh
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The changes we want to make in our lives begin with the thoughts in our head. We can be our best advocate, or our harshest critic. Our belief in ourselves can help us cultivate courage to set new goals and take action to increase our health and well-being. How to support your belief in yourself: Part
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