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With countless restaurant options on your morning commute, you may have built a sit-down breakfast into your morning routine. This might be an enjoyable way to start your day, but it can also lead to excess calories and a less-than-ideal nutrition composition. Breakfasts that are loaded with sugar, sodium, and saturated fat can contribute to health issues if enjoyed too often. Not to mention, a high sugar count could leave you with an energy crash mid-morning. As often as possible, enjoy breakfast at home. But when you are out and about, we’ve rounded up some of the best low-calorie breakfasts…
In this episode of the podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Russel Lolacher, a good friend of mine and a visionary in the realms of leadership and workplace culture. Russel joins me to delve into the nuances of creating a more human-centered and productive work environment. This episode is a deep dive into the subtleties of leadership, the dynamics of team relationships, and the strategies for nurturing a positive workplace culture. Russel is an international speaker and the founder/host of Relationships at Work – the leadership mindset guide to creating a workplace we love, a show digging into timely and relevant…
There are no off days in the world of breaking news. Just ask NFL Network’s Insider Ian Rapoport. At any given moment, he can receive a call or text that includes details on a trade, suspension, or other league-wide news. This doesn’t take into account his weekly television duties, nor his responsibilities as husband to his wife Leah and dad to sons Jude and Mac. Given how filled his schedule can be, Rapoport makes it a priority to remain in great shape. That mentality was molded during his time as a member of the lightweight crew team at Columbia University.…
Detoxes and cleanses are regimens, diets, or therapies aimed at eliminating toxins and promoting health and are often associated with weight loss. These approaches include fasting, consuming only specific beverages or foods, using supplements and herbs, colon cleansing, or saunas. Detox diets are popularly believed to offer various benefits, including reducing bloating and addressing chronic conditions like constipation and acidity, along with potential improvements in skin and hair texture. Some detox plans range from short-term, such as three days, to more extended periods, like one to two weeks. While specific diet plans incorporate high-fibre foods and supplements, others emphasise liquid…
Baking and sharing cookies are popular holiday traditions because they come with that genuine homemade feeling. Plus, there are so many tempting cookie varieties that nearly everyone has a few favorite holiday cookie recipes that they love.Now here’s good news for you: you can enjoy making and eating holiday treats that are not only delicious but also healthy! We’ve given over a dozen holiday cookie recipes a healthy makeover so you can join in the fun. They’re all so sweet and delicious that you’ll be proud to give them as gifts—and only you will know they are made with better-for-you…
I have never been a morning person. As much as I try to get into the habit of waking up at the crack of dawn (and believe me, I’ve tried), I just can’t do it. When my alarm jolts me awake, I quickly slap the snooze button, snuggle back under the covers, keep the drapes pulled shut, and, if I’m lucky, I fall back asleep. Unless there’s some reason I have to get up, I repeat this pattern approximately X times.I’m not the only one trying to delay the inevitable as long as possible: In a recent study, roughly 69%…
Do the changing seasons sometimes leave you feeling down or overwhelmed? Many people struggle with emotional fluctuations as the calendar flips from summer to fall and winter. Seasonal depression is a common problem that can sap your energy and disrupt your life during certain times of year. The good news is that there are steps you can take to cope with these feelings. In this blog post, we’ll discuss signs of seasonal depression as well as six tips on how to ease the symptoms in a healthy way. What is Seasonal Depression? Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective…
National Handwashing Awareness Week will be observed Dec. 3–9, so this is a good time for a reminder that washing your hands is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrhea-related illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hand-washing is an easy way to prevent infection. As you touch people, surfaces and objects throughout the day, you accumulate germs on your hands. You can infect yourself with these germs by touching your eyes, nose or mouth, or spread them to…
from plant-dyed sweats to propolis-spiked lollipops, we’ve gathered together sustainable gifts for kids that you’ll love as much as they do! We love these Slumberkins toys that teach emotional health lessons and the Things Are Looking Up card deck for daily family connections. Drop more natural kids gift ideas in the comments!12 Cool Sustainable Gifts For KidsThe Sunday Collective Sets | (Shown above) Sunday Collective’s TSC Naturals line uses an organic dying process to create soft, muted, and environmentally friendly essentials. Every hoodie, T and pair of shorts is cozy, non-toxic and every day wearable.Stapelstein Originals | (Shown above) European-made…
The holiday season can invite unwelcome guests into your life, such as loneliness, money problems, family demands and unrealistic expectations. The stress and anxiety that accompany those issues can lead to sadness and depression. But Debbie Fuehrer, a clinical counselor at Mayo Clinic, has some tips to take back your holiday happiness. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:00) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Most people expect the holidays to be a happy, jolly time. But that doesn’t match reality for everyone. “Maybe your…