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July 14, 2021 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

Soothing summer foods to cool you off

It’s that time of year where we brace ourselves for sun-drenched days and the summer heat.  Aside from wearing less clothing, cranking up the air-conditioning, and staying in the pool (or at the beach), what else can you do to keep cool this summer?  One method is to be careful as you select what you […]

June 16, 2021 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

Here’s to more guiltless eating!

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When you embark on the journey to be healthier and happier, you usually commit to eating well as part of your wellness regimen. For some of us, what begins as an exciting journey can end up leaving us feeling trapped in very challenging and unproductive ways of eating. Experts say that restrictive eating programs can […]

May 19, 2021 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

Add more veggies to your breakfast plate

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that we eat around 3 cups of veggies each day, but most of us aren’t reaching this daily target. The goal becomes even more challenging to achieve if we don’t include vegetables in our breakfast, which ought to be one of our main meals. I’m excited to share […]

April 21, 2021 By Alison Hector 2 Comments

Spring cleaning your life

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There’s something special about the warmth of springtime, don’t you think? It’s not that the sun has been absent during winter; rather, spring stirs up a renewed zeal for life and propels us into action to revive and reinvigorate our environment, even in the midst of a pandemic. So, that “spring cleaning spirit” is in […]

March 17, 2021 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

A simple kitchen

A simple kitchen. We all aspire to have one, believing that it will make life–and achieving our wellness goals–easier. Maybe you like cooking, or perhaps you’re just trying to eat more at home to improve your health and your finances.  And you’re probably keen on finding ways to make your time and money work more […]

February 24, 2021 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

Breakfast recipes for busy mornings

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There are few things more pleasant than a leisurely weekend morning, during which you’re wrapped up in your favorite cozy robe, cooking your favorite breakfast foods to enjoy with your morning tea or coffee.  That weekend mellow flow is great, isn’t it? However, the other five days of the week are typically busy mornings during […]

January 20, 2021 By Alison Hector 3 Comments

Set up an at-home fitness routine you’ll love

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How many times have you invested in a gym membership, only to have it lapse without getting your money’s worth from it? *raises hand* I cancelled my gym membership a few months ago when I realized that I hadn’t been in the gym for almost a year. Plus, with Covid-19 still around, I didn’t feel […]

December 16, 2020 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

Present for the holidays

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Do the holidays–or even the thought of them–make you feel frazzled and stressed out? Whether you’re preparing an epic feast, shopping for the perfect gift, or listening to family members fumble through a conversation,  it can be a huge challenge to stay present and mindful during the holiday season. My personal trick is to apply […]

November 18, 2020 By Alison Hector Leave a Comment

How gratitude can improve your health

It’s no surprise that gratitude can improve your mental health and overall outlook on life, but were you aware of the many benefits of thankfulness when it comes to your physical health? In this blog post, I’ll take you through six ways in which gratitude improves your health.  Plus, I’ll leave you with some simple, […]

October 21, 2020 By Alison Hector 4 Comments

Not all food choices have to be organic

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Why it’s important to seek out organic or GMO-free food The demand for organic food has soared in recent years, thanks to an increased desire to eat food that is as close to its natural state as possible.  The appeal of organic food lies in the fact that it is grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, […]

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