By now, we’ve all heard about the detrimental effects that sedentary behavior can have on our bodies and our overall health. While knowing this information is important, many of us still find it difficult to get enough physical activity in during the day, especially for those who sit at a desk for …
Protein Bars: Yay or Nay?
Am I the only one that cannot stand the taste of a protein bar but still for some reason eats them? They’re a great grab and go snack easy snack for a long day. This doesn't mean that they always taste good. I did some digging to see what the best protein bars are and what some better tasting …
To Snack or Not to Snack
Snacks- can either be your friend or foe. Do you have control when it comes to snacking or are you one of those people who once you start, you can’t stop? Snacking can get pretty tricky – many have appealing packaging which try to entice you through colorful images and clever catchphrases. Sometimes …
Homemade Sushi
Sushi is easily one of my favorite foods ever. There's literally a never-ending list of different rolls to try and even more to satisfy whatever you're craving. Back in high school, I worked at a sushi restaurant for three years, so I got to watch the sushi chefs make sushi all night long. When I …
Fiber Keeps You Full
Ever find yourself trying to eat clean and end up feeling starving most of the day? Yeah, me too. It’s like as soon as you switch to that lower-calorie amount, your body freaks out and is constantly reminding you how hungry you are! It’s okay though because I have a suggestion. Fiber! I know, …
The Power of “Miracle Juice”
Juicing has become a huge phenomenon in recent years. Almost everyone is loving refreshing green juices loaded with vitamins and minerals. Whether you’re getting your fresh juices at a new juice café or making some at home with your own juicer, it has become the new craze for recent health gurus. If …
Upgrade Your Outsides While We’re Trapped Inside
I'm talking about gardening people!! Well, not just gardening...yard work in general. Before you say "eww", hear me out. Think about yard work like two birds, one stone situation. You'd be able to accomplish a chore you've probably been putting off as well as getting some exercising without really …
Managing a Non-Structured Life
For most of us, life looks a lot different right now. Some have kids at home full-time, others are working from home, and some people are now full-time online students. We don't have to worry as much about getting to the gym, commuting, or keeping a strict sleep schedule. Because we've all lost our …