Recipes for LIFE series: Quinoa, Pistachio and Dried Fruit Salad
Enjoy a great wintertime salad to tickle your tastebuds. Mixing some garlic with honey ginger vinegar and pistachios, along with currents and dried apricots gives one a filling and delicious lunch or a great start to your dinner.
Recipes for LIFE series: Strawberry- Ricotta Bruschetta
Looking for a sensational appetizer to share with friends and family this weekend? Look no further than this decadent Strawberry-Ricotta Bruschetta. This recipe combines the sweet taste of fresh strawberries with the indulgent texture of ricotta cheese. Add on some pomegranate seeds and the savory taste of the balsamic reduction, and you have a healthy and tasty appetizer, and everyone will be demanding this recipe!
Unpacking ASMR: What exactly is it, and is it an effective sleep or relaxation tool?
You probably heard of ASMR in passing, but it can be a little hard to explain for those that haven’t experienced it. It is commonly used in a similar fashion to white noise or nature sounds to promote relaxation and/or to lull a restless mind into sleep.
Is it healthy to keep a food journal?
Have you ever been having a quiet night at home, snuggled up on the couch watching a good movie, snacking mindlessly on chips or popcorn only to discover you have demolished the entire bag? Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt. Of course, an occasional overindulgence is not the end of the world, but if you worry your eating habits are getting out of hand, a food journal could do the trick.
Walk it out: Simple Steps to Reaching Your Step Goals
Exercise doesn’t have to be complicated or involve a bunch of fancy equipment. It can be as simple as taking a walk.
Parasitic Disease Prevention for Peace of Mind
For those of us that live an active lifestyle spending a fair amount of time outdoors, as well as those of us with pets or spending time around animals, parasitic infection from insects or other sources can pose a threat to our health. A few simple preventive measures can go a long way to keeping ourselves and loved ones safe as we continue to enjoy the beautiful world around us.
Delicious and Herbaceous: Healthy Herbs to Add to Your Cooking
It’s good practice to make sure there are a lot of green leafy vegetables and herbs on your plate for added flavor and nutrients, as opposed to relying on excess salt. Here’s a list of herbs to heap into your grocery cart.
Workout Recovery for a Well-Rounded Exercise Plan
Lots of emphasis is placed on the benefits of an intense workout, but not as much is said about the need for proper rest and recovery. Yet a well-organized workout plan paired with active recovery creates a recipe for longer-lasting physical health.
Meditation for a Brighter Outlook
Ever feel like the world around you is simply too loud and distracting? There has to be a way to refocus and regroup. One way to calm the mind that has been practiced for thousands of years is meditation. The Mayo Clinic explores this genre…
Wellness in the Workplace
A great emphasis on employee health and wellness has emerged in the past decade or so, and for good reason. Besides providing health and wellness support simply because it is the right thing to do, healthy and happy workers typically perform better, have fewer sick days and report increased job satisfaction.
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