Healthy and Inspired Living
Our new food mantra is elegant simplicity at its most nourishing. We want to start with the freshest and best ingredients (and local whenever possible), prepare them easily and effortlessly, and then serve and enjoy the delicious, nutritious fare with people we care about. Nutrition studies have shown that asparagus is a low-calorie source of… [Read Full Story]
When I was younger I used to think athletes had vastly different, mysterious, intense nutritional protocols in order to compete at their level. It is true that an elite athlete’s body typically has a much higher metabolism and increased demand for nutrients. However, the fundamentals of proper nutrition still need to be in place. Many… [Read Full Story]
As we approach the turning of another year, a collective intention is permeating the consciousness of many; to turn over a new leaf once the holidays have run their course. Eating healthier. More exercise. Losing weight. Quitting bad habits. Reforming finances. Trying new hobbies. Becoming more organized. Improving relationships. Setting goals. Starting Fresh. For many,… [Read Full Story]
Recently, Doctor Oz did a show on How to Stop Cancer Growing Inside of You, and brought Dr. William Li, a Cancer Researcher at the Center for Biomedical Research, on the show. In his work, Dr. Li studies the use of food as opposed to medicines manufactured in labs, because many foods have natural ingredients… [Read Full Story]
Pomegranate, Noni fruit, Acai Berry, and now the Mangosteen. Some days it feels like the latest superfruit trends change faster than iPhone upgrades! What is it about tropical fruit that makes us believe we can’t be truly healthy without it? I write on a regular basis about the value of the incredible local fruit and… [Read Full Story]
It’s ok to blame that smell on the dog – downward facing dog that is. The holiday season means treats galore, and that can wreak havoc on your digestive tract. Your body isn’t accustomed to processing all those goodies, and a bi-product of that inefficiency is gas. The same is true when you start eating… [Read Full Story]
When it comes to competing in sports, athletes are always looking for ways to boost their performance. For some people, the thought of using coffee to provide that surge of energy they seek is preposterous. But others feel the sudden jolt could give them that little extra push they need to out-perform their competition. I… [Read Full Story]
Low glycemic diets are very much in vogue these days. Most claim that diets high in carbohydrates lead to high insulin levels which prevents the burning of fat which results in obesity. Insulin is the hormone secreted by the pancreas to help glucose gain entry into our cells where it is turned into energy. Glucose… [Read Full Story]
It’s no secret that calcium is the essential mineral required for strong, healthy bones. North Americans consume more dairy than any other country on the planet, with the exception of India. The women in our country have been consuming an average of 2 pounds of milk each day for the better part of their lives.… [Read Full Story]
If you are fired up for the slopes and eager to ride this workout is designed to get you mountain ready. These four moves have been selected to help you build upper and lower body strength, balance and improve your posture. Although it may be the exhilaration of the ride that every boarder chases, it… [Read Full Story]
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