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Dec 8, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Walking Mindfulness Activity
Whether you decide to set aside time to go for a walk, or you are going to be walking to run errands – you can bring mindfulness into it. Mindfulness improves stress levels, brain health, heart health, pain, sleep, GI issues and more. Here is a walking mindfulness activity that you can do if you have a 5 minute or a 45 minute walk ahead.
Dec 1, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Responsible Indulgence
It’s December already and holiday parties abound. It’s a festive time for gathering with family and friends to celebrate the season (usually with lots of food and beverage). Here are some simple tips to help you enjoy, without surrendering your health!
Nov 24, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Common Nutrient Inadequacies
Inadequate intake of nutrients may result from many factors including an improper diet, medication, chronic disease, gut health and other barriers to absorption. In the United States, some of the most common nutrient inadequacies, as documented by NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data include: Vitamins A, C, and D, magnesium, and potassium.
Nov 17, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat Your Brain Healthy
Nourishing our brains through lifestyle factors, such as food, is of utmost importance. Don’t know where to start? Here are some foods that you might be quite excited to learn encourage brain health.
Nov 10, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip – Benefits of Resveratrol
Resveratrol is a phytonutrient that delivers a wide array of benefits possibly including: improved blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol, and markers of aging. Healthy sources of resveratrol include pistachios, cranberries, cacao, and supplements.
Nov 3, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Easy Winter Squash
Are you overwhelmed with the thought of cutting into the hefty and tough-skinned winter squash? Are they piling up from your CSA, or are you avoiding them at the market because they are just too much work? Here's an easy non-recipe recipe!
Oct 27, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Kitchen Makeover
Have you done a kitchen inventory lately? You might be surprised about what’s lurking inside! Open up the cupboards, pantry, under the sink, the refrigerator and freezer – there’s a chance you will find some chemicals, additives, plastics, GMOs and a few other unsavory toxins lurking. Even if you shop at the farmers’ market and the healthiest grocery store in town, chances are there is room for some healthy improvement
Oct 20, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat Your Pizza
Who has a favorite food that you mostly try to avoid because it's not so healthy (I know I do!)? Pizza is probably top of many people's list. A NYC slice eaten on the street, a fancy wood-burning oven pizza, and anything in between.
Oct 13, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Candy Crush
October is the month of candy. Halloween brings endless bowls of drug store candy - M&Ms, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Candy Corn - all filled with sugar, artificial flavors, food dye, GMO cornstarch, and other scary ingredients! Plan ahead and you can avoid the usual crap by making your own healthier (but still tasty) treats!
Oct 6, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Preserve the Fall Harvest
Later summer into fall is harvest season when the farmers markets are the most bountiful and colorful. It’s a great time to stock up on your favorite produce and spend an afternoon preparing and preserving some goodies for winter!
Sep 29, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Familiarize Yourself With Calcium
Despite calcium being found abundantly in the body, it is still one of the most common deficiencies in the United States. And that’s quite unfortunate – this mineral is vital for the body in a number of ways. Older individuals (especially those at risk for osteoporosis), women, adolescents, vegans, and those who are lactose-intolerant should pay special attention to their calcium levels and consider adding more foods rich in calcium to their meal plan.
Sep 22, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Nutrient Combos For Increased Absorption
We all want to nourish our bodies to the best of our abilities, and for good reason - worrying about our health is no way to live, but preventing illness by focusing on health and taking precaution, is. Whether the pandemic has made you more dependent on delivery services or perhaps, more of a self-proclaimed chef - these health hacks will make you put extra consideration into your meals.
Sep 17, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Hack At-Home Massages
Are you craving a massage but can’t find the time or money? Or maybe you’re afraid of exposing yourself to a new COVID variant or you’re caught up with obligations. Did you know you can hack the power of massage by learning to do Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage - a warm oil self-massage? You can, and it’s easy and inexpensive.
Sep 8, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - PMS Relief
Most women experience PMS symptoms at some point in their menstruating lives. These symptoms last from a few days to what can feel never ending. The symptoms are all over the place - fatigue, breast tenderness, moodiness, bloating, cramps, anxiety… and the list goes on.
Sep 1, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Stretch Every Day
The holidays are here and our usual schedule is often thrown out the window. Chances are you might not make it to yoga (or spin or on that run or pilates) as often as you would like for the next few weeks. But you do have time for this simple stretch! It’s great to counter all the forward action of sitting and typing we do every day.
Aug 25, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat Your Veggie Protein
Protein is an essential part of every person’s diet, but you don’t need to be a meat eater to get your daily allotment. If you aren’t a meat eater, you are going to need to be more more mindful about where your protein is coming from each day (and if you are a meat eater, you might want to mix up your protein intake with some of these veggie options!). These days, most people get ample amounts of protein, but if you aren't, skimping on protein is not a good idea.
Aug 18, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Lower Your Blood Pressure Today
Too many of us struggle with high blood pressure yet there are simple things you can do significantly improve the condition and lower your blood pressure, naturally!
Aug 11, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat Your Veggies
The holidays can throw us off our healthy diet path. One thing that most of us need to do, holidays or not, is eat more vegetables. So let’s find some easy ways to get more servings of vegetables into our day.
Jul 28, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Small Everyday Habits with BIG Impact
Small consistent habits can have a much more significant impact on our health and well being than sporadic, intense activities. Try incorporating these three habits and reap the benefits – short term and long term!
Jul 21, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Chill Out with Essential Oils
We all get a little overwhelmed at times and no one in today’s busy world is free of stress. The question then is – how do you relax? Here are 3 easy-to-find essential oils that can help you chill out.
Jul 7, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Eat Better When Eating Out
We all love to eat out whether it’s lunch at the office or dinner at the newest restaurant in town with friends. And yes, you can eat out and still eat healthy. A little planning and some tips to navigate the menu will set you up for dining success!
Jun 30, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Sleep Better for Weight Loss
We are a sleep-deprived nation and it’s time to make sleep a priority. Lack of sleep not only makes you groggy and foggy – it makes you fat. Wondering why? Hormones gone wild!
Jun 23, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Meat Labeling 101
Making your meat choices in the store can be confusing, so keep the following tips and definitions in mind. Buy the best meat you can afford. If price is a concern – and yes, the good stuff will invariably be more pricey – then consider buying less, and use meats as an ‘accent’ in stews and soups.
Jun 16, 2021 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Keep Active Outdoors
Sure, it’s tempting to just put on a big sunhat, find a spot in the shade, and lounge all day, but hey, the summer heat is really no good excuse for a sedentary life. In fact, it’s the perfect time to get outside – the days are longer, work is (mostly) a little less hectic, and weekends out of town are loaded with opportunity!