Motivation Monday.
May 4, 2015
It doesn’t matter if you only have 10 minutes. Or if you only have 5 lb. dumbbells. You just have to do something.
Category: Health & Wellness
Are Carbohydrates Hindering Your Weight Loss?
April 30, 2015
Before I even begin, let me just start by saying that not all carbohydrates are evil. In fact, we actually need some carbohydrates in our diet. However, there are two types of carbs: complex and simple – and they are not created equal. Today, I’m going to focus on simple carbohydrates and why they may be … More Are Carbohydrates Hindering Your Weight Loss?
6 Tips for Optimal Brain Health.
April 8, 2015
Did you know that Alzheimer’s affects 50% of people over the age of 85? What is even scarier is that it starts 30 years before any symptoms even begin to show. Yep. Alzheimer’s could start developing as early as 30 years before you even realize it! So, what can we do to decrease our risk? Decrease the … More 6 Tips for Optimal Brain Health.
Blueberry Cobbler.
March 26, 2015
Hey y’all! Remember the post I did a couple weeks ago about blueberries? At the end, I told you that I had anticipated having a recipe to share with you for a blueberry cobbler, but I wasn’t totally happy with how it turned out – it still needed a little tweaking. Well, I have good news … More Blueberry Cobbler.
Motivation Monday.
March 23, 2015
I challenge you all this week to start thinking of food as medicine… because it is! Processed foods and refined sugars can feed diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Instead, think about fighting disease with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant-rich foods. Chronic inflammation is the root cause of many diseases, so be sure to load … More Motivation Monday.
Homemade Salad Dressing.
March 20, 2015
I’m a big fan of reading ingredient labels. In fact, I look at the ingredient list on nearly everything I consume. If it has an intimidating list of a million ingredients I don’t know AND can’t pronounce, forget it. And if sugar is one of the first few ingredients listed? I’m likely going to put it … More Homemade Salad Dressing.
Blueberries.
March 5, 2015
Mmm, I love snacking on blueberries. Blueberries are loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants and phytochemicals. They are ranked as having some of the highest levels of antioxidants among all fruits and vegetables. Not only can they reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, but they are great for reducing inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is … More Blueberries.
Motivation Monday.
February 16, 2015
Tips For Waking Up Early To Work Out.
February 11, 2015
Do you dread the alarm clock? Hit snooze several times, until you realize you now have barely enough time to shower, dress, and get to work? Yep. I’ve been there too. I used to schedule my workouts for the afternoon/evening, right after work. That is when I felt I had the most energy, not to … More Tips For Waking Up Early To Work Out.
Lower Your Stress Level In Less Than 2 Minutes.
January 29, 2015
Feeling stressed? Given the busy lifestyle that many of us live these days, I’m guessing that at some point during the week, you find yourself feeling a little frazzled and stressed. Yes? Keep reading. Stress can wreak havoc on your body. It can lead to muscle tension, headaches, sleeplessness, elevated blood pressure, weight gain, digestive issues, … More Lower Your Stress Level In Less Than 2 Minutes.
Nourished. by Jenna 