Post-Thanksgiving EASY WALK After surviving the cooking marathon that inevitably accompanies Thanksgiving, it’s time for some easy walking. Taking a few minutes to unplug from life’s distractions and head outdoors has remarkable health advantages…from decreasing...
Crowd-Pleasing SIDE DISHES Spicy Kale And Chipotle Chickpea And Roasted Butternut Squash Salad From ASaucyKitchen.com Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Chipotle roasted chickpeas and butternut squash salad over a bed...
What’s Better Than Pie? BEING ABLE TO WALK IT OFF! What’s better than enjoying that fork of pumpkin pie? Knowing that you can burn it off! There’s an easy way to contract the effects of all the extra food that will be on your buffet this...
2-Min Walk CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE This time of year when sugary treats are aplenty, keep this in mind… Taking a 2-minute walk after a meal or treat has a significant impact in moderating blood sugar levels. A gentle stroll engages your muscles, and uses the...
Better Than Pie WALK IT OFF! What’s better than enjoying that fork of pumpkin pie? Knowing that you can burn it off! There’s an easy way to contract the effects of all the extra food that will be on your buffet this month…. Walking. Even if strolling...
Nature Meditation HEIGHTEN THE SENSES Our senses are engaging unconsciously all the time. We look up and gasp at a sunset, or melt into a back rub, or smell a pie baking. These are hard to miss. But there’s a world of subtler sensation that often goes unnoticed. And...
One Month TO HAPPINESS Gratitude not only makes us feel a little happier, but it impacts our health and brain. Pausing to experience thankfulness throughout the day can minimize symptoms that worsen diseases, make us more community-minded and help boost academic...
5 Under-Recognized BENEFITS OF WALKING Your doctor has probably told you to do it. I’ve talked extensively about it in my podcast. However, it may seem far too simple to have any real impact. This could have something to do with the fact that we’ve been...
Breaking The AGING CODE Thank you, Chip Conley, for introducing me to Becca Levy in the Wisdom Well newsletter this week. Dr. Levy is a Yale professor and leading expert on the psychology of successful aging. Her upcoming book, Breaking The Aging Code, draws on her...
