Eating meat has a multitude of benefits. Meat provides our bodies with protein, an important macronutrient that leaves us feeling fuller longer, and vitamins and minerals like B12 and iron, which allow us to feel energized and healthy. But there’s a catch: In the United States, the emphasis on meat consumption is greater than any other country in the world, and while meat isn’t ...

“We are what we repeatedly do: excellence, then, is not act, but a habit.” —Will Durant We all have goals we want to achieve. Addressing the habits you need to create — or break — in order to accomplish those goals is key to your success! Over your lifetime, you have developed habits that become second nature. Some are good, like having vegetables with your dinner, but some mig ...

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 ...

One of the most common reasons for not eating healthy is the myth that it’s always time consuming. Eating healthier does take time — it requires preparation and additional ingredients. However, meal prepping can be very simple if you have a plan in place. Below are five meal prep hacks that make healthy eating a breeze! 1. Plan your week Review the week ahead. Determine which d ...

“Everything we experience in this world goes through one filter — our minds — and we spend very little time bothering to see how it works.” —Dan Harris Your brain is a magical, powerful place. However, like author and journalist Dan Harris eloquently put it above, we don’t spend enough time learning how it works. More importantly, we don’t spend enough time learning how to use ...