Avocados Stuffed with Prawns 316 Kcal per serving 4 People 20 Minutes
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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 […]
If you want to lose weight, you’ve got to make a commitment
Health Tip: if you want to lose weight, you’ve got to make a commitment. Making the decision to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle is a huge step that requires, above all, a commitment to yourself. Putting this commitment down on paper, turning it into an actual, visible reminder or contract of sorts, helps […]
Treadmill or elliptical?
Since you can get an effective aerobic workout out of both the treadmill and the elliptical machine, the best answer is to let your specific goals determine your choice.
10 ways to drink healthier
What you drink is just as important as what you eat. Many drinks contain sugar and little or no nutrients, while others have nutrients but are also rich in fats and calories. The following are some tips that will help you to select better and healthier drinks. 1.- A cheap option: water usually is. Save […]
10 ways to enjoy a healthy holiday
Holidays are a great time to celebrate popular traditions with our favorite meals and drinks. While you celebrate, think about the small changes you can adopt to enjoy healthier meals, and remain active. 1.- A toast to good health: quench your thirst with low-calorie alternatives. Drink water with juice or sliced lemon. Serve sparkling water […]
Do you know how to measure your waist perimeter?
Besides your BMI, the waist (or abdominal) perimeter is another way of measuring your risk for potential health conditions. Excessive abdominal fat can pose serious problems as it increases the risk of developing obesity-related diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, high-blood pressure and heart disease. Pay close attention to your waist size, it may be […]
Strength training: before or after cardio?
The truth is no study has definitely proven whether the order of these exercises matters. It’s up to you to decide when to lift weights, either before or after an aerobic workout.
10 ways to enjoy a healthy and active gathering
Eating healthy while being physically active, may be the best way to enjoy any party or social event. Organizing a great party can be quite easy as long as you serve healthy, delicious plates from each food group, in a fun way. Don’t forget, though, that the whole point is to enjoy the company of […]