Take some of the stress out of the holiday season and allow yourself to savor life, and the foods you love! 1. Simplify. Are you always asking yourself “What should I be eating?” Michael Pollan in his book, In Defense of Food, gave an excellent answer to this exact question: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” When he talks about food he is referring to the food our grandparents raised, harvested, and made. 2. Slow down. The holiday season is a busy one, but just as we find ourselves preaching to our children “remember the real reason for the season”, we may need to remind … [Read more...]
Is Facebook Sabotaging Your Health Goals?
The popularity of social networking sites like facebook are on the rise, but is it possible that overusing social media can have harmful consequences? And more importantly, can social media actually be sabotaging your health goals? Let's explore both of these questions, and help you assess whether your social media habits could use an overhaul. FOMO FOMO - the fear of missing out. While we all occasionally experience this in our day-to-day lives, facebook only further feeds into your fear of being left out of the loop. Your need to stay connected is one of the reasons social media is … [Read more...]
