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”
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The Power of Imperfection: Small Steps Towards Change
Being in a minority group requires courage. Due to life circumstances, and my personal choices, I have experienced the challenge many times. It is empowering, but not easy. If there’s a field where I have faced direct questioning or even criticism, that’s my choice of following a vegan lifestyle. Some people ask because they areContinue reading “The Power of Imperfection: Small Steps Towards Change”
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”
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: 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”
Giving Ourselves Permission: the Key to Self-Acceptance
Some of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to be someone else. Someone thinner. Smarter. Taller. Wealthier. Born in a different country. Funnier. Stronger. Calmer. Less reactive. More disciplined. More extrovert. And the list goes on. This can generate tension and self-acceptance issues, and potentially trigger more severe mental problems. So giveContinue reading “Giving Ourselves Permission: the Key to Self-Acceptance”
Understanding the 90-30-50 Diet: Key Insights and Tips
Recently I was reading a UK fitness magazine that included an article about a diet I had not heard of before: the 90-30-50 plan. Apparently, this diet has been viral on TikTok, but since I don’t use this platform, it ended up reaching out to me through a different way… that’s the power of socialContinue reading “Understanding the 90-30-50 Diet: Key Insights and Tips”
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