Mini Mindful Moments: How to Practice Mindfulness Anywhere
Mindfulness matters! Whether you are on your break at work or relaxing in your bed, mindfulness can be practiced wherever you are. Practicing mindfulness gives you permission to fully focus on the present moment. Observe what is going on around you: the people, sounds, environment, and even your feelings. Living in the world today, it…
Read MoreBenefits of Working Out Outside
In general, exercise has a wide range of benefits, so does it really matter where you do your workout? Today we have the convenience of satisfying all of our exercise needs inside of the gym. However, is it really all we need? Outdoor exercise can offer many more benefits than indoor exercise. Exercise is known…
Read MoreSleep Debt
“This week has been crazy. I have a huge report due on Friday, and I’ve stayed up late either working on it every night this week. That’s okay, though. This weekend I can catch up on sleep.” Does that sound familiar? Sometimes life is hectic, and our sleep schedules often suffer. Just like spending too…
Read MoreHealthy Sleep: From A to Zzz
Most of us know that getting enough sleep is important. We have watches or fitness trackers that often record the time we sleep or even give us a score for how well we sleep! Even though we know we should get around 8 hours per night, a 2020 survey from the Centers for Disease Control…
Read MoreSweet Potato Fries with Greek Yogurt Ranch
Ingredients for potatoes (makes 2 servings) 1 large sweet potato ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp black pepper ¼ tsp paprika 2 tsp olive oil Parchment paper Cooking sheet Ingredients for greek yogurt ranch (makes 10 Tbsp) 1 (5.3 oz) plain greek yogurt 1 Tbsp Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Ranch Mix Instructions for potatoes: Preheat…
Read MoreBalanced Eating
When it comes to pursuing a healthier lifestyle, the importance of nutrition cannot be understated. If you’re looking to improve upon your body composition, not only are the calories important, but so are the foods that make up the calories. When structuring a meal or a snack, always try to include all three macronutrients and…
Read MoreBanana Based Pancakes
Nutrition Facts (for 3 pancakes): 311 calories, 6.9g Fat, 51.5g Carbs, 12.2g Protein. Vegetarian, opt for gluten free oats for this to be gluten-free friendly Recipe: Ingredients (makes 9 total): 2 medium ripe bananas (best with some brown spots) 2 eggs ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats 1 tsp…
Read MoreHealthy Banana Protein Muffin
Don’t want to give up sweets, but you want to lose weight? Well, here is a high protein snack that has less sugar and high protein. Enjoy some healthy banana protein muffins. Recipe: Ingredients 1 cup Banana (mashed, approx 2 large bananas) 1 Egg 4 tablespoons Honey 3 tablespoons Coconut Oil (melted + cooled) ¾…
Read MoreHow Social Support Helps Your Workout Routine
Sticking to a workout plan is not always as easy as it seems. Life happens and stress can come at any moment. APA’s 2022 Stress in America survey shows, “more than a quarter (27%) of Americans are so stressed they can’t function through day-to-day activities.” As the world is still trying to heal after the…
Read MoreHealthy Recipe: Kale Chips
Reference(s): https://1stphorm.com/blogs/news/crunchy-kale-chips Kale Chips are made in the air fryer very simply by following the following steps. Wash the Kale using lukewarm water and a vegetable spray. The name brand of mine wasn’t visible in the video, but any vegetable or fruit spray intended to remove any impurities or bacteria is great. Pat the…
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