As we are going into a different season, it is time to find other fresh, healthy food items available this fall. One of my favorite “fall” season foods is winter squash, especially when they are on sale in grocery stores. There are many different types of squash, including butternut, acorn, and spaghetti. Let's review the cooking methods, preparation, and nutritional benefits of winter squash. Nutrition Benefits The bright orange color found inside a butternut squash is the

Everybody has a daily routine, to some extent. It may be the time you get up, how long it takes you to get ready, or when you have to be at work. But do you still feel stressed out in the morning and find yourself rushing around to get stuff done? I was the same way! One thing that worked for me was to utilize time the night before to cut down on morning stress. I lay out my outfit, get my lunch packed, and get my gym bag ready to go. What works for you? Let’s talk about ro

You might groan at the idea of meal prepping. Who has time to plan, shop, and do the dishes when you’re done? It doesn’t have to be a complicated, overwhelming task. Here are some of the benefits of meal prepping and some tips to make it easier. Benefits Grab and go. Everyone has busy schedules, which might make you inclined to grab a quick, unhealthy option when in a pinch. . If you have meals prepped and ready to go, the better choices you will make. Less thinking. In th

Last week I wrote about the benefits of resistance training. This week I’m going to talk about how to get started! It can be very challenging to know where to even begin! A brief review of resistance training. Resistance training is using resistance or a force to build or strengthen muscles. Resistance training can be done at home or your local gym. You can use small hand weights if you have them. If not, use some bottles of water or cans of soup. Your body weight is always a