Posts Tagged ‘Balance’
How To Prevent Injuries with Stability & Balance Training
Should I Be Avoiding Fruit Because It Contains Sugar?
RECIPE: Blueberry Oatmeal Cups
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Blueberry Oatmeal CupsRecipe courtesy: Dietitian Alix Shantz of Achieving Your BestPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 20minutesMakes 12 muffins Ingredients: 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats1 tsp baking powder1 cup milk (of your choice)2 large eggs½ cup honey2 tsp vanilla1.5 cups fresh blueberries2 tsp cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease a 12-cup…
Read MoreRECIPE: Delicious and Healthier Chicken Salad
Delicious and Healthier Chicken Salad RecipeCourtesy: Dietitian Alix Shantz of Achieving Your BestPrep: 25 minTotal: 1 hour and 25 minServings: 6 Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts1 cup celery {chopped}3 green onions {chopped}1 cup red grapes, quartered½ cup slivered almonds1 tsp fresh parsley1 cup plain Greek yogurt2 tbsp lemon juice¼ tsp garlic powder½ tsp oregano1 tbsp honey¼…
Read MoreWhat A Registered Dietitian Has To Say About Eggs & Cholesterol
The association between blood cholesterol levels and heart disease is well-researched, with the lowering of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, aka the “less healthy cholesterol”, being the primary preventive step for this disease. However, this does not always mean that cutting out high cholesterol foods is the answer to decreasing risk of heart disease and cholesterol…
Read MoreGoal Setting: A Guide To Setting & Achieving Your Goals
Having goals is such a great way to improve your health and fitness level. Setting small, achievable goals can help you continue to move in the right direction, keep you motivated, and make lifestyle changes doable! However, goals that are unrealistic or too big can derail your progress and make you feel like a…
Read MoreHow To Conquer The Holidays With Confidence
The holiday season is a great time to enjoy family, friends and delicious food! Our favorite dishes are everywhere during the holidays which can make it tough to stick to healthy eating patterns and physical activity. With some planning, however, it is possible to make it through the holidays without losing track of healthy habits.…
Read MoreWORKOUT: Exercises To Keep You Healthy At Work
Research consistently shows that sitting all day shortens life expectancy and increases risk for chronic diseases. But, what do you do if your job requires hours of computer work every day and you know sitting is detrimental to your health? If you think your morning run or evening workout class has you covered, you better…
Read MoreThe Power Of A Disciplined Mind
“MOTIVATION IS FLEETING, DISCIPLINE IS LASTING” I watched this YouTube video interview recently by Tom Bileu and Mel Robbins below about how motivation is garbage. I agree with her impact theory that explains how there is a short five second window where we need to act before our brain comes up with all the excuses…
Read MoreDoes A “Healthy” Pill, Powder, Or Drink Sound Too Good To Be True?
I see lots of advertisements and promotions that promise amazing results from supplements that range from shakes to pills and powders. The diet industry is a $60 billion per year industry and most of the products do not work or have negative side effects. It is so easy to fall prey to these promises and…
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