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10 Surprising Health Benefits of Tomatoes

Author: heartandsoul June 17, 2019 June 17, 2019

It’s no surprise that tomatoes are good for your health, but did you know that tomatoes also improve your vision? This low-calorie (22 calories) and low-carb (5 grams) vegetable that’s technically a fruit is chock full of nutrients and a variety of astounding health benefits. I’ve written before about the health benefits of avocados, … Continue reading

Three Easy Strategies for Staying Fit and Active While Traveling

Author: heartandsoul June 11, 2019 June 11, 2019

It always feels like when I go on vacation I come back ten pounds heavier. Let’s face it – it can be extremely tough to stay fit and active while traveling. It doesn’t matter what kind of fitness routine you have at home. When you’re on the road, your schedule gets completely disrupted. If … Continue reading

5 Tips to Form Healthy Habits

Author: heartandsoul June 5, 2019 June 5, 2019

Old habits are hard to break. And it’s especially hard to form new ones. Whether you’re hoping to lose weight, eat better, or get stronger, you may have a newfound desire to improve your overall health. Below are five tips to form healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Enhance Your Awareness The first … Continue reading

10 Foods to Boost Your Energy

Author: heartandsoul May 31, 2019 May 31, 2019

The crash hit me hard. It was only mid-afternoon, but I felt tired and my lack of energy was definitely affecting my productivity. Haven’t we all been here at some point? The truth is that the type of food we ingest plays an important role in determining our energy levels throughout the day. Even … Continue reading

Quick & Easy Post-Workout Meals

Author: heartandsoul February 25, 2019 February 25, 2019

So you’ve finally committed to working out. You’ve made time in the day to push yourself physically and mentally. Now is it time to reward yourself with a post-workout meal of fries and a bacon cheeseburger? Think again. What you eat after hitting the gym may be the most important food you eat all day. … Continue reading

10 Quick & Healthy Lunch Ideas

Author: heartandsoul January 10, 2019 January 10, 2019

To start off the New Year right I’d like to share with you some easy, low-cal lunch ideas that you can make in under 15 minutes. I know, I know — another list. However, one of the biggest pitfalls I can make is not bringing my lunch to work and succumbing to guilty-pleasure fast … Continue reading

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