The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet
The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Fruits 01. Apricots
Orthorexia: the dangerous trend behind #cleaneating - Hack - triple j
At the height of Doni Viljoen's eating disorder she was using calorie counting apps to control her every bite, working out to the point of exhaustion, and her weight and happiness were plunging. But she didn't see a problem. "I thought I was the most healthy person in the world.
25 Snacks & Foods That Will Give You Energy
*Alert* The Glowing Lean System Registration is OPEN… CLICK HERE to learn more Our energy is integrally connected to the foods we eat. The foods we choose to put in our body can either boost our energy, or drag us down. Here are great energizing foods that will support our general well-being and health. There are 25 of ‘em, so I’ll get right into it! 1.
wednes-diy
UPDATE: This post originally ran on March 23 2011, but with summer winding down we wanted to bring it back up for some late summer inspiration! a fellow fp girl sent this to me a couple weeks back and i’ve been thinking about it ever since! i can think of a million reasons why these would be awesome… as apartment décor, as outdoor party décor, and – wouldn’t they be the best thing EVER for camping in general or at a festival?
How Yoga Can Improve Your Looks (And Your Sex Life) - Health
You'd need several pairs of hands to list all the benefits yoga can have on your health, but what can it do for your looks? Turns out, a whole lot. Those who have been reading this column for some time will know that we advocate lifestyle and diet changes as much as we do using nontoxic cosmetics; the three are inseparable when it comes to living a cleaner, more sustainable lifestyle. A natural shampoo is great, but it won't do much for your stress level, which can wreak havoc on your skin if it's not kept in check. Similarly, you could chow on the best organic produce available, but if you're using a petrochemical-loaded moisturizer, we're going to bet your skin won't be as supple or silky as it could be. When it comes to exercise, stress relief, and overall health, very little beats out yoga.
Foods to Improve Moods - Healthy Living Tips at WomansDay.com
While that tub of ice cream in the back of the freezer may be what you crave when you’re feeling blue, there is a long list of other (healthier!) foods that can cure a grouchy morning or a stressed-out afternoon. We talked to the experts to get the scoop on what to eat to make you feel better no matter what your mood. Stressed: Eat Chocolate The scenario: It’s Friday at 6:30 p.m.
Science Says That Even if You Exercise More and Eat Less, You'll Be Bigger Than Your Parents: The Daily Details: Blog
Turns out the good ole days really were better. Life is unfair for a million reasons, but science keeps coming up with new ways to find more. The latest example: a study that found millennials and members of Gen Y have to eat less and exercise more to avoid obesity when compared with previous generations. Carried out by York University's Faculty of Health and published in the latest issue of Obesity Research & Clinical Practice, the study analyzed the dietary data of almost 36,400 American adults from 1971 to 2008, data which had been collected by the National Health and Nutrition Survey, while also using the physical activity frequency data from 14,419 American adults in the period between 1988 and 2006. Using those two components, researchers utilized linear models to examine the relationship between caloric intake, percent dietary macronutrient intake, and physical activity with body mass index (BMI), testing to see if the association was different over time.
Ten Worst and Best Foods
Do you want to know the best super foods to eat, for your better health? How to eat right by knowing — with candid and reliable information — what foods to eat regularly, so you are empowered to improve your overall health? Do you ever ask yourself “What should I eat?” Or “How can I choose a healthier diet?”
Paper Flower Key Holder / Mark Montano
Difficulty Rating: Beginner Tags If you need a quick 'just because' gift for someone, this is it! It’s simple to make, couldn’t be less expensive and we can all use one. I for one am always losing my keys and this, by far, is the easiest way for me to keep track of them.
7 Super Snacks That Heal
If some doctors had their way today, Americans would be more medicated than industrial feedlot cattle. But what most people don’t realize is that the first line of defense against stress, fatigue, depression, and so many other maladies is found in supermarket aisles, not in the drug store. Research shows that the vitamins, minerals, and active compounds specific to certain fruits, vegetables, and even chocolate and red wine have an immediate and lasting impact on your mood, your health, your fitness — even your sex life. Whether you have a big presentation at work, or the need to burn a few hundred extra calories a day (and who doesn’t want to do that?)
Detox smoothies
Toxins-free for life Looking to increase your energy levels, to lose weight, get clearer skin, prevent premature ageing and to help preventing diseases? Then look no further!
You Bar - Custom Protein, Nutrition & Energy Bars
Our Build-A-Bar page is designed to make it easy and fun to create your ideal custom energy bars. Simply select the ingredients you like and name your bar at the bottom of the page. If there is an ingredient you want that is not listed, please type it into a Special Request box and we will do our best to source it for you. In addition, if you are having trouble creating specific nutritional configurations such as 20g of protein, please enter those requirements in a Special Request box, and we will try our best to make it. Remember to try our taste tester at the bottom of the page for suggestions on your custom energy bar.
vintage postcard calendar journal
Growing up, I kept a daily journal. I always enjoyed looking back at previous entries to see what had changed over the course of a year. These days, I can’t seem to find the time to journal, but I do try to jot down a little note from each day on my perpetual calendar/journal. The idea is very simple — flip to the current date and at the end of the day, write down something that happened.
The Top 10 Psychology Studies of 2010
The end of 2010 fast approaches, and I'm thrilled to have been asked by the editors of Psychology Today to write about the Top 10 psychology studies of the year. I've focused on studies that I personally feel stand out, not only as examples of great science, but even more importantly, as examples of how the science of psychology can improve our lives. Each study has a clear "take home" message, offering the reader an insight or a simple strategy they can use to reach their goals , strengthen their relationships, make better decisions, or become happier.
