This post is for the ladies, so all you 3 male readers out there may want to sit this one out. Just a disclaimer for what you're in for. :) Hey friends! And happy Fri-yay to you! In a few short hours, I'll be on my way to Vermont to see some of my favorite people in the world get married, and couldn't be any more happier. Besides, it's on an apple orchard aka my future homeland. Hea-ven. ...
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When Eating a Salad Could Be Bad For Your Health
Good morning and happy Friday my friends! And not just any old Friday, but another Did You Know Friday! Not sure what I'm talking about? Start here! Ah, the summer months. These hot and sunny days leave me craving nothing but ice cream, icy cold beverages, and salads. I think I could seriously eat a salad for every meal during the summer and be completely content. Just as long as there's still ice cream for dessert. ;) But what if I told you a salad could actually be leading to weight loss troubles, or even weight gain? [Tweet "Could a salad actually be causing weight gain?"] It happens every year. A few too many cookies during the holidays, a lackluster workout schedule, and the threat of ...
Stress:The Silent Killer.
Did I get your attention? Well good, that's the point. We always hear that stress is bad for our health, and quite frankly it's not a feeling I enjoy having. Please enlighten me if you ever hear someone say, "Ah! What's a great day! I'm so stressed out that it took me twenty minutes to figure out how to brush my teeth!" Now while you may agree that stress isn't good, do you actually know how bad it is for you? According to the Cleveland Clinic, uncontrolled stress can result in high blood pressure, high cholesterol, a weakened immune system, and an increased risk for heart disease, our nation's #1 killer. On top of that, some of the ways people handle stress can create additional damage and heart disease risk such as excessive alcohol and tobacco use, over eating, or under eating, and ...
