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Saturday, Apr 21st 2012
5 Reasons to Eat Local this Earth Day
What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day? Why not pay a visit to a farmer's market and prepare a meal worth savoring. We've all heard that it's good to eat local, but why is that? Here are my top five reasons...
1. Less mileage. In the U.S. much of the food found in the supermarket travels an average of 1500 miles before making it to your kitchen table. Without the voyage, our food stays fresher and more nutrient-rich, while by eliminating the transportation reduces the release of carbon emissions into the air we breathe.
Wednesday, Mar 21st 2012
5 Unhealthiest Junk Foods and Some Healthy Alternatives
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
Tuesday, Mar 06th 2012
Exercise: 10 Ways to Stay Motivated
If you're like me, then you go through phases where one day you're super motivated to go to the gym and the next, the idea seems more than daunting. But it's almost spring, the perfect time to get into a new routine. Getting motivated to exercise on a regular basis can be a challenge though. That's why I came up with these 10 tips for getting and staying motivated, as a reminder for myself and to share with you.
Friday, Feb 24th 2012
5 Healthy Snacks You Can Find at Most Gas Stations
Here's the scenario: You're driving to your in-laws when you unexpectedly run into a backup on the highway. You've made it 10 miles in two hours and your stomach is growling. Your options: fast food or the mini-mart at the gas station. I say opt for the
latter.
If you can look past the candy bars and greasy chips, you might just find a healthy snack option. Here are five you can usually count on:
Tuesday, Feb 07th 2012
Which Kind of Yoga Class Is Right for Me?
The beauty of yoga is, like brands of shampoo, there are different kinds for each taste preference and desire. Depending on what's available in your community, options can range from "power yoga," which often includes a fast-paced flow of sequences (sometimes called vinyasa) with intermittent challenging holds to Kundalini yoga, which focuses more on breath work and mantras.
What are you looking to achieve from your yoga class?
by Marcia Mangum CroninMonday, Jan 30th 2012
What's My Goal? Happiness!
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
If you're feeling down about not keeping your New Year's resolutions, it may be time to reassess. You may just need to refocus your resolve and take some baby steps toward your goals. Or you may want to rewrite or reprioritize your goals to better reflect what you're trying to accomplish.
Tuesday, Jan 10th 2012
Digestive Troubles? Learn About Probiotics and 6 Foods to Add to Your Shopping List Now
You may have heard a lot about probiotics recently and could be wondering what the hype is about. Whether it's through adding a few probiotic-rich foods to your shopping list or in the form of a dietary supplement, you could see big benefits by adding these healthy bacteria to your diet.
Tuesday, Jan 03rd 2012
Repeat After Me, I Refuse to Let New Year’s Resolutions Stress Me Out (Plus, Enter to Win)
Have you made New Year's resolutions for 2012? Perhaps you've vowed to lose weight or to exercise more, or maybe you would like to quit smoking. Maybe you want to stress less or volunteer more. No, I'm not going to cite a study that says how often we fail on our resolutions. Instead, I'll be more positive (my resolution) and say that setting goals is the first step to any change that happens in your life.
Tuesday, Dec 13th 2011
Where Germs Lurk in the Gym and How to Avoid Them (Plus, Enter to Win a Target Giveaway!)
Maintaining regular exercise during the holiday season can have big benefits, especially when it comes to keeping up with healthy habits and reducing stress. However, during the flu and cold season, the gym can be one of the top breeding grounds for germs. Have you ever found yourself face-planted on the yoga mat wondering whose sweat you're sniffing as you get ready to do your cobra pose? Your instincts may not be so far off.
