I have a bad habit of working on projects until late in the night when everyone is asleep. Then I finish the night curled up in my favorite spot on the couch watching my DVR until I drift asleep. Wake up, rewind the show I fell asleep on….wake up, rewind the show I fell asleep…
Why do we need protein? Protein is one of the big three macronutrients along with carbohydrates and fat. Adequate protein intake is essential for good health: It’s necessary for maintaining the body’s normal growth and its muscle mass (which is mostly protein), its immune system, and heart and respiratory functions. So how much protein do…
Do you surround yourself with positive people? What kind of vibes do you give off? Are you the energy sucker in the crowd? Did I just date myself with that title? Who knew that song was such good advice? 🙂 Do some people just drain the life out of you? You know, energy suckers? Surprisingly, they are…
Do you run, play or work outside? Do you know how to protect yourself from the West Nile virus? How do you remove a tick? Every year, on World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights a different topic for us all to be more aware of. In 2013, the WHO focused their attention…
Are you working out and gaining weight? Is it muscle? How much muscle can you really put on in a month? What factors contribute to muscle gain? The question now is, how long does it take to build it and how fast can it be done? Well, once again, I’m going by various trainers/coaches I’ve…
Do you boil or steam your veggies? Do you know how to cook garlic? How should you cook carrots? If you take your health and nutrition seriously, then you likely already know which foods to eat and which to avoid (like any processed foods). Even so, you might still be shortchanging yourself on some real health…
