January 3rd 2012
Coffee tastes good and may get you going in the morning, but coffee drinkers should use some moderation: 300 mg of caffeine per day for women of child-bearing age and 400 mg for the rest of the adult population (Health Canada’s recommendations).
This corresponds to about 2 to 3 cups of regular coffee or 2 to 3 servings of 1/4 cup of espresso per day. And don’t forget the other sources of caffeine, such as colas, energy drinks, tea, chocolate and some drugs.
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December 28th 2011
With the New Year comes a natural desire to follow a healthy lifestyle. Here’s five things you can do to improve your physical and emotional well-being all year long:
Manage Stress
Some of the healthiest ways to regulate tension are also easy to do. Start by learning to laugh at yourself, especially when you do something silly or embarrassing. Remember to make time for listening to music, reading, dancing, etc. Read the rest of this entry »
December 20th 2011
All holiday food are not created equal. Here are a few good replacements you should look for:
Prefer simply prepared meats: This year stay away from stuffed turkey and rich sauces. Go for poultry which is a lean option, provided you do not undo your healthy choice with a rich gravy on top of it. Try the “Roasted Guinea Hen with Herbs“: only 340 calories of super-taste!
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December 6th 2011
It’s hard to stick to a healthy eating plan during the holidays — fattening and rich holiday food is part of almost every celebration.
Even so, you can still avoid holiday weight gain by making some smart choices, without depriving yourself:
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November 29th 2011
Most of us sit for too many hours, either driving in a car or at our desks. But we can all build easy exercise strategies and make them a daily routine.
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October 18th 2011
To be active and healthy, it is very important to schedule your meals throughout the day, as shown in the menu that we send you each week.
Eat three meals and one or more snacks per day, depending on your case, without skipping anything and stick to the schedule as much as possible. Make sure you do not spend more than five hours without eating to avoid energy slumps.
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October 12th 2011
Many of us don’t give sleep its full value. Yet, it is sleep that regenerates and repairs our body.
When sleep is neglected or shortened too often, our health is at risk. Over time, lack of sleep can increase the risk of disease and impair productivity. In addition, daytime drowsiness due to lack of sleep is the cause of many accidents on the road and at work.
On average, an adult needs between 7 and 8 hours of sleep a night. Half of the population sleeps less than that on weeknights.
What about you ? How many hours do YOU sleep?
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