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Add Juicing to Your Healthy Diet Regimen
[disclosure] Whether it is just a fad or a trend that’s here to stay, juicing is extremely popular among health-conscious individuals. As more and more people experience the convenience and results associated with this healthy lifestyle choice, its popularity is expected to grow. For most people, juicing can be easily incorporated into your daily life to increase your overall health and vitality. By increasing your daily intake of healthy fruits and vegetables, you’ll be giving your body the essential building blocks it needs. To get the most benefit out of juicing, you’ll want to educate yourself on some of the basics before you get started. Why Do People Love…
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Grit: Part 3 – Get More of It
[disclosure] Happy Tuesday! This post is on Grit: Part 3. Over the past two weeks, we have looked at what Grit Is and Grit and You. Now we look at how to Get More Grit. Never Give Up The old cliché when the going gets tough, the tough get going is a direct testament to the nature of grit. It is both a result and a resource for working through difficult times. Grit is fostered and gained by working through setbacks and coming out the other side. It is also something to call upon the next time the going gets tough. There’s a story about a group of warriors…
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Food Allergy vs. Food Sensitivity: What’s the Difference?
[disclosure] Good morning –Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend! Today we are going to look at food allergies and sensitivities. This is another subject I’m very familiar with. Nowadays, having a food allergy is not an uncommon thing. However, when I was a kid, it wasn’t as common – see, I was allergic to fish. My mother figured it out when I was a toddler after she tried to give me a taste of fish for the first time. My lips blew up! Not a good look… I spent my childhood avoiding all seafood – allergy testing to determine what exactly I was allergic to wasn’t…
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Running Part 2: Going the Distance
[disclosure] I was a sprinter. Both my husband and son do distance. My son finished a half-marathon (13.1 miles) at the age of 9 in 1:37! Pretty good, huh? He was interviewed by the ABC station in Los Angeles right after he finished the race – he was the first under-18 finisher—but the reporter literally stuck the microphone in his face right after he crossed the finish line. It was not pretty. I asked her to give him a minute – and afterwards, he gave a lovely soundbite about the importance of the cause (autism — Operation Jack Foundation) and smartly compared having a sister with Down Syndrome with…
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A Look at Running for Beginners
[disclosure] Happy Friday, everyone! Running… It’s actually surprising that I haven’t gotten to running yet in these exercise posts. My husband was a Division 1 runner in college for a while, and my son was a nationally-ranked distance runner until he hit his growth spurt. I even ran track through high school. Running was always a big deal around our household. This weekend’s fitness posts are going to cover this sport. Today – some basic tips for beginners… Is Running Good for Your Health? People who want to start running for fitness may be looking for confirmation that running, amid some of the bad press around the sport, has…
