Are vegans really malnourished? If you saw the headlines on ScienceAlert.com then you might think this is true. The authors contend that vegan diets are contributing to malnutrition in developed countries and that “hidden hunger” affects 2 billion people around the world. Really? Let’s take a look at all that is wrong with this article. First, one of the studies …
Interval Training: A small investment for a big return
You might know this already, but I have a really lazy dog. It’s funny that I have a lazy dog. This is what he does when you try to take him for a walk. The man and I joke that our dog is pacing himself. You have probably heard the myth that you only have so many heartbeats so it’s …
5 Ways to Live Better, Longer
Getting older doesn’t have to mean decline. If your goal is to stay healthy as long as possible you may want to make these five facts part of your life. 1. Think positively about ageing. Yale researchers recently discovered that people who view ageing positively are 50% less likely to develop dementia. Even if they have the gene linked to …
Heart Disease, Deliberate Practice and 942 Kilometres
Heart Disease, Deliberate Practice and 942 KM You might be wondering what these have in common, but for me, it is what this winter has been all about. Heart Disease In my family, you die from heart disease or cancer, most likely both at the same time. I don’t think this is genetic. I think lifestyle is a significant factor. …
1000+ KM
1000+ KM Yes, for those of you wondering, I did ski more than 1000 KM by Saturday April 15th and took a well-deserved rest on Sunday. It is still snowing here, but hopefully, spring will make a magical appearance soon and I can move on to another outdoor activity. This week is about getting back to my regular weight lifting …
Three simple steps to improve health
The three simple steps to a healthy lifestyle. These three habits set the foundation for your health. It’s not difficult to practice these steps and they can make all the difference when it comes to being healthy. Remember to be active and exercise, including strength training at least twice a week. Eat a healthy diet. Aim for mostly unprocessed, whole …
Weight Loss isn’t a Goal
Weight loss isn’t the goal. It is an outcome. I have helped hundreds of people lose weight, from 10 to over 100 lbs, and most importantly, keep it off. What the successful losers have confirmed for me is that weight loss isn’t the goal. You might disagree, but let me explain. After years of helping people change their habits, health …
The Food is the Thing
In France, the food is the thing. The man and I were hiking in France for two weeks. It was amazing. I will be exploring the benefits of living a little bit more like the French (or Italians, we did spend a couple of days in Italy too) for better health. First, the food. The food is the thing in …
Happy Birthday
How do you think about ageing? Do you think that age is inevitably linked with disease? I have been thinking about how the ways we view ageing has changed over the last few years. Mostly because it is my birthday this week. I think of birthdays, like a personal new year, a time to reflect on how the past year …
Dark Chocolate Daily.
A little dark chocolate daily is a nice treat. Make it dark, fair trade, organic and enjoy the benefits. You can also find more infographics at Visualistan
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