Part 1: Overview We are on those early January days when some of us may be shaping our wellness goals for the year ahead. Years ago, a common resolution, especially among women, was to lose weight. But now we can notice an increasing number of people, again especially women, choosing the opposite: to increase theirContinue reading “How to Build and Maintain Muscle Mass Effectively”
Category Archives: Healthy Aging
Walking: The Debate on Enough Exercise
Walking is having a moment right now. And a for good reasons, as it is a type of exercise accessible and safe for most people, that doesn’t require a gym membership or specialized equipment besides a good pair of shoes. And with the rise of fitness trackers, most of us are logging our daily steps.Continue reading “Walking: The Debate on Enough Exercise”
Choosing the Right Chocolate type: A Nutritional Guide
I have yet to meet somebody who doesn’t like chocolate. I personally love it, a little too much I would even say! And this is OK, because unlike most other treats, chocolate can be good for you – if you choose the right type, and control your portions. My goal with this guide is toContinue reading “Choosing the Right Chocolate type: A Nutritional Guide”
5 Keys to Building a Lifelong Exercise Habit
Building a consistent exercise habit isn’t just about looking fit — it’s about unlocking a healthier, more energized, and more resilient version of ourselves for life. Regular movement sharpens our mind, strengthens our body, boosts our mood, and protects us against the chronic conditions that hold so many people back as they age. Yet despiteContinue reading “5 Keys to Building a Lifelong Exercise Habit”
Why Choose Plant-Based Eating? Benefits Explained
Plant-based or even vegan lifestyles are becoming more and more popular, and for good reasons: The good news is that you don’t need to necessarily go fully into a plant-based lifestyle to reap the benefits; simply reducing the amount of animal products can make a positive impact. Let’s learn why. Ethics Being vegan reduces theContinue reading “Why Choose Plant-Based Eating? Benefits Explained”
Easy Beet Hummus Recipe Without Added Oils
Do you happen to have leftover beets? Then, I invite you to prepare this easy variant of hummus. Besides, of course, beets, we will be using some lime juice and fresh dill in it, which enhance the natural sweetness of beets. What we will not be putting in is added oils though. Traditional hummus doesContinue reading “Easy Beet Hummus Recipe Without Added Oils”
As you get older, your quality of life depends on how many pills you take. Really?
I heard this statement from a close person: that as you get older, your quality of life depends on the number of pills you take. People in their circle seemed to agree. I would probably have agreed years ago too, when I wasn’t aware that there is broader view of health that goes beyond justContinue reading “As you get older, your quality of life depends on how many pills you take. Really?”
Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness
I have a question for you: If you could choose between taking a prescription pill throughout the rest of your life, or not taking any, what would you choose? I don’t think anybody enjoys taking pills (and much less paying for them), so I am going to assume that you’d rather not take any pillContinue reading “Top 5 Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Chronic Illness”
Unlock the Health Benefits of Beans
Beans usually get a bad rap. In my experience, they are thought to be high in calories, high in carbs, difficult to digest, and with low quality protein content (“incomplete”). Furthermore, in some countries, like my country of origin, they are usually consumed in heavy dishes loaded with fat and animal products (judías con chorizo,Continue reading “Unlock the Health Benefits of Beans”
Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 2: exercise, tobacco, stress, sleep)
As promised, here is the second part of the “Lifestyle for Better Hearth Health” series, where I will be covering exercise, tobacco, sleep and stress. For diet, please refer to the first article. A healthy diet, along with exercise, helps us manage most lifestyle factors related to cardio vascular health: healthy cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure,Continue reading “Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 2: exercise, tobacco, stress, sleep)”
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