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”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
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”
5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Before it ends, I would like to give this important cause the attention it deserves on my website. Because there is plenty we can do with our lifestyle choices to manage our risk, even if our genetic is not favorable. Unfortunately, not everyone knows this. In a study conductedContinue reading “5 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Breast Cancer Risk”
5 Simple Strategies to Control Hunger Effectively
We may not always like it, but hunger is a vital sensation, an attention call from our body to get the nutrients it needs to survive. We are born with a self-regulated ability to eat when we are hungry. Babies will certainly (and loudly!) demand food, if it is not provided in a timely manner.Continue reading “5 Simple Strategies to Control Hunger Effectively”
Unlocking the Power of Lifestyle Medicine for Better Health
I used to say that the best medicine was preventive medicine. But I no longer think so. Now, I believe that the best medicine is the lifestyle medicine. Twin studies have found that our genes only account for about of 25% of our health spam, which means that we do have a lot of powerContinue reading “Unlocking the Power of Lifestyle Medicine for Better Health”
Why Choose Plant-Based Eating? Benefits Explained
Plant-based or even vegan lifestyles are becoming more and more popular, and for good reasons: Ethics: they are good for the animals Sustainability: they are good for the planet Health: they are good for you The good news is that you don’t need to necessarily go fully into a plant-based lifestyle to reap the benefits;Continue reading “Why Choose Plant-Based Eating? Benefits Explained”
Easy Cold Spanish Soup: Salmorejo with a Protein Boost
Salmorejo is a traditional cold Spanish soup, related to the perhaps more global gazpacho. Traditional salmorejo is made with seasonal summer veggies like tomatoes and bell peppers, all blended raw with some olive oil and stale bread. It is pretty common in Spain during summer months, as a starter. Salmorejo is a powerhouse of vitaminsContinue reading “Easy Cold Spanish Soup: Salmorejo with a Protein Boost”
Why Moderation in Diet Can Mislead Your Health Choices
Who hasn’t heard that the best diet you can follow is to “eat everything in moderation”? I have heard it too. And honestly, I have even used it to make and even justify bad nutrition choices in the past. But today, with the point of view of a nutritionist, I do not think this isContinue reading “Why Moderation in Diet Can Mislead Your Health Choices”
Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism
I have never considered myself a religious person. But recently, I have become a quite spiritual one. Because even if it doesn’t seem obvious, religion and spiritualism are two different things. I am not talking here about energies or taking to our ancestors, but about a way of life, furthermore, a key contributor to ourContinue reading “Exploring Spiritual Wellness Through Veganism”
10 Tips for Sleep: Improve Health and Quality of Life
Sleep is an interesting topic. While dedicating enough time to sleep each day is still considered a privilege by some, even a waste of time by others, science nowadays confirms that sleep quality and quantity are crucial for our health and wellbeing. Far from being time lost in a state of unconsciousness, a good nightContinue reading “10 Tips for Sleep: Improve Health and Quality of Life”
