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Why & How to be Proactive about Your Health
Nearly all forms of healthcare fall into one of two categories: proactive healthcare and reactive healthcare. Unfortunately, most busy women give little thought to being proactive about their healthcare. Instead, they focus strictly on reactive healthcare when an issue arises. Reactive healthcare involves reacting to an adverse disease, injury, condition or symptom.…
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Is Protein Powder Safe While Pregnant & Nursing?
“Is it safe to use protein powder while I’m pregnant or nursing?” This is a question I am asked MULTIPLE times per day.(Seriously!) And I don’t blame new moms. When I became pregnant with my first son, I asked the same question as well! Experts recommend women who are pregnant and nursing to take a…
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{Recipe} Broccoli Salad
By Kristen Durnan I love this recipe for several reasons. Number one: bacon. Number two: this is really fast and a crowd pleaser when you head to a party. It also makes enough for leftovers at home! I also love this because I know if I bring this to a potluck, I am guaranteeing…
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Stability Workout
By Kimbre Varney Stability is extremely important when starting a workout! It is the first stage that someone should go through to make sure that they have a good foundation before moving on to strength. The main focus of this form of training is to increase muscular endurance and stability while developing optimal coordination. This type…
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{Recipe} Alternative Sport Drinks
By Kimbre Varney How many of you consume sports drinks like Gatorade or PowerAde? Do you know that there is science behind why these drinks were created for exercise? Research shows that for athletes who are participating in physical activity, they should consume 500ml of water 30g of carbohydrates, and 15g of protein every…