Ok, so we all have a general idea of what constitutes junk food. But have you ever wondered what the absolute worstfoods are and why they are bad for us?
Check out this Nutrition by Natalie video, “Top 10 Worst Foods” and find out how to get healthier just by avoiding these foods (or at least by making them the exception rather than the rule.
On the alternative side, have you ever wondered what the healthiest foods Nature provided us and why they are considered so?
Check out this second Nutrition by Natalie video, “Super Foods!” to find out which foods pack the greatest health punch:
For those of you who are short on time (like me today!), grab your mat and exercise ball. Try this fabulous, highly efficient, 15 minute workout. Just don’t forget to fill up your ball so it’s nice and firm – it really helps!
Courtesy of our friends at SparkPeople.com and, of course, YouTube:
The most rewarding aspect of being healthy is the abundant energy that it gives you to lead a full and exciting life. If you feel well in body, you’ll feel it in your mind and soul, too. With total wellness comes the ability to look into your soul and recognize what truly makes you happy, search your mind for what you want out of life and have the physical energy, courage and motivation to go get it.
My good and healthy blogger friend, Emmanuel Lopez (a.k.a. Motivatorman ), was recently compelled by his passion for chocolate . He created a phenomenal piece of video art that affected me to my core – it was so inspirational that it created a craving so deep that I just HAD to go buy chocolate within a half an hour of viewing it!
Check it out for yourself:
Emmanuel’s video art is so moving that it’s compelled me to write a blog post about the health benefits of chocolate! So stay tuned for it in the upcoming week.
So, what has your passion compelled you to do lately? Share it in the comment section!
Here’s an interesting (and kinda strange) video advocating nutritional fasting; that is, replacing solid food for juice and blended foods. If you have 8½ minutes, check it out - it’s got Darryl Hannah in it! Man, I gotta try that Chi Swing.
The easiest ways to beat stress is exactly the same way you can grow yourself a younger bod : with NUTRITIOUS FOOD!
A balanced diet directly influences stress since nutrition controls total body functioning, from the central nervous system and immune system to hormone production and all our major organs. In fact, vitamins like magnesium actually relax muscles but a diet in high fats inhibits the absorption of this very important vitamin, leading to muscle tension.
Furthermore, stress depletes vitamins! So it’s a vicious cycle that may start off with nutrient deficiencies, but each stressful event exacerbates the problem. The unfortunate part is that it doesn’t seem that much of a problem at the time. You can easily live with nutrient deficiencies and not realize it. But people with nutrient deficiencies are operating at a sub-par level and are more prone to stress.
When your body is functioning optimally, life is easier! Stress is a natural and necessary part of life, so why not consider doing the easiest and kindest thing you can do for yourself: eat a more nutritious diet?
If you have time, check out this 15 minute video about vitamin deficiencies and stress, “Nutrition by Natalie”.
If you don’t have time to watch the video, follow this link to find out which vitamins and minerals stress sucks out of you. This way, you know which ones to consume to help you control your stress.
So if you’ve been following Live Lighter for the last few weeks, we’ve been on an elimination diet adventure . The Holy Grail in this story is healthy digestion! Come on, I bet you’ve experienced digestive discomfort a time or two.
It’s estimated that approximately 1 in every 5 Canadian has chronic digestive problems. (Source: Canadian Society of Intestinal Research ). So have you ever wondered about your poor digestion?
Here is a 10 minute clip by Paul Check , holistic health expert and founder of the C.H.E.K. Institute, explaining how a healthy digestive system works, some tips in how to achieve it, and what happens when we ignore our digestive problems:
Here’s an interview between Total Health magazine Editor and a Wholistic Rejuvenist that explains how our body’s toxic load turns into health issues, such as allergies, skin conditions, digestive issues and life-threatening chronic illnesses.
The video also suggests that YOU have the power to heal yourself by simply unloading this toxic burden, which reverses the aging process so you can live a healthier, happier and longer life.
