As a kid, were you ever told you had to wait 30 minutes after eating to play, swim or run around? It turns out that the opposite may be true! In fact, one of the best things to do immediately after eating a meal is to go on a light 10- to 15-minute walk. Below are some of the benefits of walking after a meal. Improves Digestion When the body moves, it stimulates the digestive s ...

We are seven weeks into the challenge. While the tasks in this challenge haven’t been complicated, you may still find them difficult because they require motivation, self-discipline, grit and consistency. Over the past few weeks, have you had moments when you didn’t feel like working out or eating healthy? Perhaps there were times when you were able to overcome those feelings a ...

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Pastor Charles Swindoll famously said, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.” There are many uncontrollable things you experience every day: sitting in traffic, getting a cold, having an uncomfortable conversation with someone important … the list goes on and on. The reality is you will most likely face some sort of stressor daily. However, instead of focusing ...

What are functional foods, and why is it important to increase your consumption of them daily? While processed foods or foods filled with excess sugar can lead to increased stress, decreased energy and undesirable moods, functional foods can do the opposite — lower stress, increase energy and contribute to better moods. The term “functional foods” simply refers to unprocessed w ...