If you have a favorite athlete, you already know that when and what to eat can make a huge difference, whether working out or during competition. Diet and physical activity go hand in hand and are mutually related, for better or worse. If you prefer working out in the morning, you should have breakfast at […]
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Health Tip: smart snacking
The key to losing weight the smart and healthy way is to substitute meals, not skip them, something that’s specially true of ‘small’ meals, such as appetizers and snacks. Being hungry between meals is OK, just cut back on pastries, baked goods and sweets, and find a healthier alternative. Here is a list of foods, […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Hake en Papillote
Is pulling my own body weight a good way to strength train?
The short answer is yes. Lifting your own body can be an effective method to strength train, and a good complement to your exercise routine. The effects of using your own body weight as resistance training can be just as effective as working out with free weights and machines. After all, the concept is the […]
Health Tip: lose weight by sleeping well
Sure. Did you know that, besides your diet, sleep duration, recent studies suggest, is also strangely related to weight gain. More specifically, sleeping less than five hours, or more than nine hours, can increase the likelihood of weight gain. Sleeping less than five hours, or more than nine hours, can increase the likelihood of weight […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Turkey with Lemon, Baked Potatoes and Salad
Are you aware of your bad eating habits?
We’re not talking about what time you have breakfast every morning, or if Friday nights are ‘pizza nights’. We’re referring to the things that you crave when you’re feeling down or anxious. Many of these habits can lead to unhealthy foods, excess eating and, ultimately, inadvertent weight gain. Bad habits are usually to blame when […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Rye Bread with Salmon and Cheese
Coffee with Milk, Rye Bread with Salmon and Cheese, and a Cup of Red Berries 601 Kcal per serving 1 People 15 Minutes
Health Tip: training before going to bed
Did you know that moderate exercise reduces stress, anxiety and, normally, improves the quality of sleep? However, some people do experience difficulty falling asleep a few hours after exercising. The key is to realize that each person is different, and that training in the evening doesn’t pose any problem whatsoever to others. Some people do […]
10 tips for smarter eating
Sometimes emotions and feelings can lead to overeating. Stressful situations and anxiety related to work (or lack-thereof), family and relationships can make us turn to (not-so-healthy) food as a source of comfort. If you don’t want emotional eating to sabotage your efforts at weight loss, and to help you regain control over your newly acquired […]