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May 13

Making personal changes at lunch could help you be healthier

Making personal changes can be difficult, but if you're overweight and struggling to shed pounds, it's time for you to make healthy living a priority. Do you manage to eat a healthy breakfast, but then find yourself heading a fast food restaurant for lunch? If so, you may need some tips for how to have a lunch that is low in fat but still filling. 

For example, Eating Well magazine recommends that you go for a hearty soup at lunch, such as lentil soup. This is inexpensive, easy to make, filling and healthy for you. Also, rather than grabbing a fast food hamburger, you should consider getting a Mediterranean wrap that has grilled chicken, lettuce, cucumber, olives, tomatoes and feta cheese. 

WebMD spoke to Connie Diekman, R.D., president of the American Dietetic Association, who said that if you made a healthy dinner, you should bring it along for lunch the next day. 

"Leftovers are the perfect food to pack and take for lunch because you can control the portions and calories in the meal to ensure it will be nutritious, filling and delicious," Diekman told WebMD. 

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30
Apr 13

Use these healthy living tips to eat better meals

Healthy living isn't always easy, but if you've been finding that you're feeling that you're lacking energy and are carrying some extra pounds, you may want to start making personal changes to get fit.  While it's important to get regular exercise, physical activity alone won't pay off if you're not eating the right foods. Luckily, there are many simple ways to swap out your bad food habits for good ones.

For example, if you usually have a bagel in the morning with cream cheese, you should consider switching to something that is both more filling and lower in fat and calories – like oatmeal. Or, if this switch is too big for you you can simply eat half a bagel instead of a full one and trade your cream cheese for something healthier, such as peanut butter or hummus. 

As for lunch and dinner, try to make sure that the majority of your meal consists of fruits or vegetables, rather than high-fat meats or white bread. This is easy to accomplish if you have a salad for lunch and include a hefty side of carrots, broccoli or any other veggie with dinner. 

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27
Mar 13

3 things to avoid to keep up with healthy living goals

If you've been considering a new workout routine in order to make a personal change in your life, yoga could be a good fit for you. However, healthy living requires more than just the occasional trip to the yoga studio or gym – you also need to change your daily lifestyle. Here are three things to avoid in order to improve your overall health.

Limit sedentary activity
Spending eight hours behind a desk every day isn't good for your health. This is especially true when you come home and decide to relax on the couch until bed. While you don't need to be working out, limiting the amount of time you spend sitting or lying down can make a big difference for your health.

Reduce sodium intake
Between deli meats, soft drinks, French fries and cheeseburgers, there are plenty of foods high in sodium that people eat on a regular basis. Reducing the amount of salt you consume in your diet can boost your cardiovascular health.

Stop smoking
Not only are inhaled tobacco products bad for your lungs, but they can contribute to heart trouble as well. If you want to get the most of your yoga workout, stop smoking cigarettes, cigars and using other forms of tobacco.

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28
Feb 13

Incorporate healthy living into your routine with yoga

If you've been searching for a new fitness routine to focus on healthy living, then you might want to consider joining a yoga class. Not only is this lifestyle choice a great way to make a personal change, but many people consider it more enjoyable and beneficial than simply going to the gym. Here are three tips to consider about finding the right yoga class for your health goals.

Consider employer health benefits
With some employers becoming more concerned about their employees physical and mental wellness outside the office, you may find that you can take advantage of unique health benefits through your workplace. Speak with your boss or human resources department to see if they offer to pay a part of health club or yoga studio membership fees.

Try an introductory class
If you're still not certain that yoga is the workout routine for you, stop by for an introductory class. This beginners' session is great for gaining a first hand experience about the philosophy, stretches and methods used in yoga.

Speak with studio members
Once you've given an introductory class a try, take some time to speak with members in the class. These practitioners can provide you with valuable insight and advice for starting out this new fitness regimen.

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4
Feb 13

Healthy living tips for picking the right yoga studio

Have you been considering making yoga a regular part of your life? Healthy living is a great goal to have, but you should make sure you don’t rush into anything prematurely. Here are a few helpful tips for making a personal change through yoga in your life.

Consider your schedule
Before you sign up for the first yoga class you find, you should make sure your schedule will allow this new workout plan. After all, making a real commitment to yoga means attending classes at least a few times a week for an hour or more. Try to find a yoga studio that works with your commute and has flexible class hours.

Ask a friend
If you have a good friend who practices yoga, this is the person you want to talk to before signing up for a class. There are many different forms of yoga, and gaining a little background information beforehand can help you find the class that works best for you.

Sign up for a introductory class
Before becoming a long-term member of any yoga studio, sign up for an introductory class. This will allow you to speak with the instructor, other class members and gain a sense of the meditation techniques, stretches and deep breathing exercises you’ll be learning.

 

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31
Dec 12

How to stick with New Year’s resolutions for healthy living

Now that the holiday season is in your rearview mirror, it's time to get started with your New Year's resolution for healthy living. You might be thinking about tips and tricks that will encourage you to keep dieting and working out through the new year. Here are some things to keep in mind that will help you make a personal change with your resolution.

The power of friendship
Exercising and eating right can often be the most enjoyable when you have a friend or close family member right there beside you. See if someone in your social circle is interested in hitting the gym with you on a regular basis in the new year.

Yoga for body and mind
Believe it or not, yoga is one of the best methods for improving your body, mind and spirit all at once. Not only can yoga meditation help better your mood and thought processes, but the stretching exercises can strengthen every muscle in your body.

Writing it all down
Sometimes the best way to see how diet and exercise is benefitting you is by keeping a detailed record. Consider writing down how many calories you consume and the hours you exercise in a journal or notebook so you can track your progress throughout the new year.

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7
Nov 12

Three oral hygiene tips for healthy living

Healthy living involves more than just eating well and exercising regularly, you also need to take good care of your teeth and gums. However, many people fail to properly keep up with their oral hygiene needs. Here are some tips to make a personal change with how you take care of your mouth.

Brush for two minutes
Everyone knows that it's important to brush at least twice a day, but not as many people brush for the recommended time limit. In the morning and at night before bed, you should ideally spend about two minutes brushing your teeth to remove plaque and bacteria.

Be careful with floss
Flossing regularly is arguably more important than brushing, because it remove plaque and bits of food in tight corners that your toothbrush often misses in addition to strengthening gums. However, snapping floss against your gums when trying to work it between teeth can cause bleeding and irritation, to stick with a gentle zigzag motion instead.

Don't forget to brush your tongue
It might seem odd, but brushing your tongue can help you avoid dealing with bad breath. This is because the bacteria that causes odors in your mouth can reside and grow on your tongue, an area that people often miss with their toothbrushes and toothpaste.

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9
Oct 12

How yoga can help you form healthy living habits

Do your friends describe you as a couch potato? Do you often feel a lack of energy or motivation? Chances are, you're in need of greater physical activity in your everyday life. Signing up for a yoga class in your area could help you work toward healthy living habits that can improve your body, mind and spirit. Here are a few of the advantages that yoga can offer you.

Sense of community
Believe it or not, simply getting out into the world and interacting with new people on a regular basis can be great for your overall health. Humans are social creatures, and the community you'll find at a regular yoga class can offer you friendship as well as encouragement toward better health and nutrition.

Lower stress levels
Sometimes stress and anxiety can make it difficult to find the motivation to get up and make a personal change. Luckily, the deep breathing and meditation techniques you'll learn from yoga are great tools for dealing with feelings of depression and uncertainty, so you can work toward accomplishing your health goals.

Better nutrition
The foods you eat can have a great impact on your health and energy levels. Many people who practice yoga follow healthy nutritional guidelines, so consider asking around your class for dietary tips on how you can replace unhealthy dishes with tasty fruits, veggies and whole grains.

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Aug 12

Make a personal change in your life with yoga

If you've been feeling a little sluggish lately, chances are you need to introduce some physical activity into your life. One great exercise regimen to consider is yoga – but how do you get started? Here are a few tips for making a personal change and getting into the yoga groove.

Grab a friend
Let's face it – exercising on your own can be difficult. There are countless distractions and excuses that can keep you away from making healthy living part of your routine. To give you that extra incentive to go to class, consider signing up with a friend. This will also make it easier to segue into the social atmosphere of your yoga group.

Find the right teacher
Another way to start your yoga sessions off on the right foot is shopping around for the ideal yoga instructor, according to REI.com. Various teachers will have different styles of instruction, and you may find that you just click with one better than others.

Try it out at home
If you're still skeptical about the benefits of yoga, you may want to give it a try at home first, notes ABC-Of-Yoga.com. Consider picking up a yoga mat, buying an instructional DVD or exercise book and then practicing a few poses on your own. Afterward, you can decide whether or not you want to commit to a yoga class.

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22
Aug 12

Vaccine myths and misconceptions debunked for healthy living

While getting the appropriate vaccines is an important part of developing a strong immune system, some people are hesitant to do so because of common misinformation floating around. Making personal changes in diet and exercise, along with being vaccinated, are essential to healthy living. Here are some myths and misconceptions about these shots – just in time for National Immunization Awareness Month.

Better hygiene and sanitation
Many people under the impression that immunization is bad claim that improved hygiene and sanitation processes were responsible for the disappearance of several major diseases, not vaccines. These factors certainly didn't hurt, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that illnesses like measles and Hib didn't begin to drop off until immunization became prevalent.

Vaccines cause child autism
One of the most popular myths surrounding immunization, the idea that vaccines cause autism in children has no scientific basis. TheDailyBeast reports that studies conducted by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Institute of Medicine found that immunization is not responsible for the increasing rate of child autism.

Vaccines aren't as important anymore
Due to the fact that illnesses like polio are all but gone in today's world, some parents believe that their children aren't at risk anymore – meaning vaccines are irrelevant. However, Parenting.com notes that there have been reported cases of measles and pertussis outbreaks across the U.S. despite immunization.

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