Better health is just a few steps away

The only form of exercise our bodies are designed for also produces a wide range of physical and mental health benefits. Imagine that: we are designed to do something that really benefits us! Think about it, wherever you go, you have to take at least a few steps to get there, even if it means going from the couch to […]

Quick ways to eat more fiber

Getting fiber in our body is very important as it helps prevent constipation and control our weight. It can also help prevent some diseases such as high cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer. The recommended amount of fiber needed per day is 25 to 38 grams. Most people eat less than 15 grams a day. The Institute […]

Get on the pull-up bar

Pull-ups are a great way to tone and strengthen your forearms and upper arms. Using a pull up bar is the most efficient way to perform pull ups. You may also hear the term pull up incorrectly referring to chin-up. A pull up is performed with an overhand grip and a chin-up is used with an underhand grip, meaning the […]

What separates man from beast

Do you know what distinguishes you as a human being? Standing? Opposable thumb? Idiom? The ability to speak? These may seem like good answers, but there is an exception to all of them. In fact, in my opinion, the characteristic that truly separates us from animals is our ability to be creative. Some might argue with me on that point […]

A Candid Phen24 Weight Loss Solution Review

Phen24 is a 24 hour based weight loss supplement. It is an all-natural 2-in-1 supplement that uses a unique approach of different day and night formulations to help people lose weight. Regular use of Phen24 Day (the Day formulation) helps your body increase your metabolism and suppress your appetite throughout the day. Phen24 Night (the Night formulation) promotes sound sleep […]

Pickles – Science in your kitchen

You can turn almost any cooking recipe into a science lesson, maybe even a science project for school. Let’s look at fermentation in making pickles. Salinity, pH, oxygen and temperature are variable factors that determine the outcome of your pickles. To make pickles, you need to create the right conditions to encourage “good” bacterial growth, while slowing down the growth […]

Kettlebell Exercises – A Workout For Weight Loss Training

The kettlebell is a primary piece of training equipment. It’s a cannonball with a handle, plain and simple. There are a variety of weights and sizes to choose from, and there are even some lines of colorful “rubber coated” kettlebells due to the growing popularity of kettlebell workouts in Southern California. But what are kettlebell exercises for? Strength training and […]