The Worst Self-Care Habits That Destroy Your Immunity, Experts Say

12/01/2024

Life moves pretty fast. On a day-to-day basis, the average adult constantly juggles a delicate routine of balancing work, play, and everything in between. Consequently, many among us feel we just don't have the time to properly practice self-care.

That trend may be in the process of changing, however...

Can I Do The Same Workout Every Day and See Results?

09/01/2024

Does it matter that I do the same workout every day?

One of my biggest goals with my private clients is helping them find a type of exercise that they really enjoy so that they can stay consistent with their workout routine. If you’re new to exercising, finding an activity...

7 Easy Ways to Get Your Fitness Routine Back on Track This Fall

06/01/2024

Summer often means a more lax schedule, with weekends spent socializing at barbecues and lounging on the beach. Whether you have children or not, the back-to-school season serves as a reset for all of us to get back to a sense of routine.

This shift from summer to fall is a great time to check...

How to Recognize The Signs and Symptoms of Food Poisoning

03/01/2024

While summer brings us the welcome chance to socialize outside and dine together after a long year apart, the season brings risks when it comes to enjoying those al fresco meals. Just because we’re focused on a pandemic doesn’t mean other dangers just disappear...

Soy Sauce: A Guide to One of The World's Favorite Ingredients

31/12/2023

From Cantonese chow mein and Thai pad see ew to Japanese nigiri sushi, many of the dishes we know and love just wouldn't taste the same without soy sauce.

But not all bottles of this essential dark, savory condiment are created equal, with a huge variety of flavors and brands available...

5 Simple (Yet Brilliant) Tricks to Stop Touching Your Face So Much

28/12/2023

Today, you likely rubbed your eyes, scratched your nose, wiped away a crumb from your mouth, or smoothed over your temples—or something in between. In fact, today, you likely touched your face dozens, if not hundreds of times, without even realizing it. And now's as good a time as any not only to become more aware of how often you touch...

How to Set Goals in the Weight Room Beyond Heavier Weights

25/12/2023

Just as speed is not the only way to make progress in running, adding weight to the bar is not the only way to make progress in lifting. There are many ways to measure the process of getting stronger and fitter, so let’s discuss some ways you can set benchmarks for yourself along the way...

6 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Eating Dairy, According to Dietitians

22/12/2023

Some dairy is simply delicious. Who can deny that a cup of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream or fresh mozzarella melted on a pizza is heaven? But for many Americans—about 65 percent of them, to be exact—dairy is the stuff that food nightmares—not dreams—are made of. Here's everything you need to know about lactose intolerance and how giving up dairy can affect your body...

Veganism and the Environment — How to Eat Sustainably This Veganuary

19/12/2023

You might think veganism and the environment go seamlessly hand in hand. But Veganuary, in which people pledge to go plant-based for the entire month of January, isn’t necessarily the greener eating regime that many automatically assume it to be.

Although cutting down on animal products is better...

5 Signs of Overtraining That Trainers Say Mean It’s Time To Take a Day Off

16/12/2023

The fitness industry has long led us to believe that "more is more." This means that if you're looking to get stronger, you might think that committing to two-a-day workouts is the fastest and easiest way to do it, but that's not the case. It is possible to go too hard—which can backfire, and prohibit you from making strength gains— and it's important to keep an eye on signs of overtraining for the sake of your overall...