The month of February is associated with love, as of Saint Valentine, the patron of lovers, is commemorated on the 14th. And love is symbolically associated with the heart. But there’s another important thing to consider in February as well: your cardiovascular health, that is, the health of your heart, your blood vessels, and theContinue reading “Lifestyle for Better Heart Health (part 1: diet)”
Category Archives: Healthy Aging
The Health Benefits of Soy: Myth vs. Fact
Soy (or soya, like they call it in other English-speaking countries)… interestingly, this food has been a staple for centuries is the Western cultures, whereas in the Eastern world, it has been controversial. Fortunately, the misunderstanding around soy consumption has been sorted out and now it is considered a nutrition dense food anywhere in theContinue reading “The Health Benefits of Soy: Myth vs. Fact”
Why Cardio Should Be More Than 10% of Your Fitness
After many years of training on my own in my home gym or outdoors, I decided to join a gym in 2025. They offered a complementary Fitness Assessment to all new members, and I surely took advantage of it. However, it was a disappointment in multiple ways, but one of them stuck out the most:Continue reading “Why Cardio Should Be More Than 10% of Your Fitness”
Blue Zones: Discover the Secrets to Healthy Aging
Do you want to live not only longer, but also healthier? Increase your health span? I have good news for you: the so-called “Blue Zones” have found the key. In this article, I will share what this is, what the reseach has found, and how we can apply it to ourselves for an improved, healthyContinue reading “Blue Zones: Discover the Secrets to Healthy Aging”
Nutritious Dressing with Chickpeas and Turmeric
This flavorful easy dressing will elevate your grain bowls, baked veggies and of course your nutrition! With a sneaky dose of protein thanks to the chickpeas and the peanut butter, the antiinflamatory powers of turmeric + pepper, the heart healthy fats from olive oil omega 9, and the vitamin B12 boost of nutritional yeast, itContinue reading “Nutritious Dressing with Chickpeas and Turmeric”
Create Your 2025 Wellness Vision: Beyond Resolutions
With the new year around the corner, many of us may be considering setting resolutions to improve our lifestyle. But I have a different suggestion for you: how about setting a wellness vision instead? Unlike resolutions, a wellness vision, sometimes called life vision, is an umbrella goal, a big picture of who we would likeContinue reading “Create Your 2025 Wellness Vision: Beyond Resolutions”
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