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Pistachios: Chock-full of Health Benefits

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:40:00 +0000

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Weâve been hearing a lot lately about the health benefits of nuts: they are full of vitamins and minerals and contain the good fats we need to stay healthy. But itâs always the same nuts being highlighted: almonds and walnuts. What about pistachios? What health benefits do these little green goodies hold? Turns out, a lot! Pistachios are teeming with of health benefits.

The Importance of Rest Days

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:30:00 +0000

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You really can have too much of a good thing, even with exercise. The importance of incorporating rest days into your workout regime cannot be stressed enough. When first starting to exercise, or even if youâre an exercise veteran, we tend to error on the side of too much. We often mistakenly believe that unless we exercise every day weâve somehow failed. That belief couldnât be more wrong. Weâre not suggesting months or even weeks of inactivity, but including a regular rest day can make all the difference in your fitness and motivation level.

How can I get an elegant but low maintenance look?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:50:00 +0000

ArticleHow can I get an elegant but low maintenance look? If it takes too long, Iâll never use it!

A dress is always an easy way of looking well put together and elegant without any effort. Invest in key pieces to create a capsule wardrobe so everything matches and itâs easy to throw a well put together outfit. The clothes I recommend to invest in are; 2 jackets, 2 trousers and a skirt (all in neutral colours). Then if you buy 5 tops you have a different outfit for each day at work.

What is your intention?

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:50:00 +0000

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When you wake up in the morning you have the power within you to choose how you are going to be throughout the day, what you are going to do and how you are going to feel. This is achieved by setting your intention.

Exercising for a Strong Heart

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:20:00 +0000

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Sure itâs really just a greeting card-induced holiday, but admit it, February is synonymous with love. This is the time of the year when we pay particular attention to our hearts and the people who fill them with love. While Iâm a big fan of love, that shouldnât be the only reason you think of your heart. Your heart is the most important muscle in your body: once thatâs gone, your done. Like any muscle, to keep your heart strong and beating for years to come, you have to exercise it, consistently.

Eating Heart Healthy

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:10:00 +0000

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Itâs February and love is in the air! Nothing says love like a strong healthy heart. Well, jewellery or a new car is pretty affectionate as well, but a strong healthy heart is a gift that lasts. Heart disease is a dangerous, debilitating and even deadly condition. But, by following a few simple guidelines you can eat your heart healthy. And while not always the easiest course of action, eating heart healthy is a gift you can give yourself every day.

Running vs. Walking: Which exercise is better for you?

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:20:00 +0000

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Ok so now itâs the new year and youâre finally ready to get serious about your fitness resolutions. No more excuses. But whatâs an exercise newbie (or a lapsed exerciser) to do? Should you start running or walking? Which exercise is better for you? Which will give you the biggest bang for your buck, so to speak?

Can you Eat Yourself Happy?

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:20:00 +0000

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Weâre always told not to eat our emotions, not to drown our sorrows in a pint of ice cream or mindlessly munch when weâre bored. But, what about eating positively? Are there foods we can eat that will actually improve our moods? Is there a way to eat that will make us happy?

Rebounding from Overindulgence

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

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Ughâ¦what were you thinking? Youâve completely pigged out and now you feel awful. Can you recover? Or is one binge going to undo all your hard work? Or, letâs be honest, perhaps it was more like a month of overdoing it. Is it possible to pull it together without sliding down that slippery slope of overeating, weight gain and general self-loathing that so often accompanies overindulgence? Of course you can! You can always rebound from any decadence.

Happy 2010!

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

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The beginning of the New Year is such an exciting and inspiring time. Itâs like a clean slate, you have a whole 12 months ahead of you to create whatever you choose. The past 12 months have been tough for a lot of us with career and financial concerns, itâs likely have caused many of you to evaluate your lives and what is important to you. The great news is that we are coming out of the recession now, so itâs a perfect time to take any learningâs we have made from it and move forward.