Today's show was inspired by one of my twitter followers, Pratik Patel, otherwise known as ppatel on twitter. He wanted to know how to speed up his metabolism. Like Pratik, many people would love to kick their metabolisms into high gear, but some think it's a losing battle. They feel like their metabolisms are working against them because they believe they are doing everything right, such as eating healthy and exercising on a regular basis. So, the goal of today's show is to give some ways to ...
Going on vacation is one of life's greatest pleasures. For some, it's a time to escape from the stress of work and home life and relax. For others, it's a time to explore new places and experience different cultures and cuisines. Whichever type of vacation you prefer, it is only enjoyable if you're healthy. Getting sick, definitely ruins a vacation. Since I'm passionate about health and I love traveling, I want to make sure you're healthy when you travel, so that you can get the most out of yo...
Dining out is fun, but choosing the right foods can be challenging for people trying to eat healthy. While most people can make nutritious choices when eating at home, they often let healthy eating habits slide when eating out and order items that are high in fat, calories, sodium and cholesterol. And it doesn't help that many dishes offered at restaurants are prepared in a manner that makes them even higher in fat and calories than the same dish would be if it were prepared at home. However, ...
When people think of olive oil, they almost always think about the Mediterranean diet. That's because olive oil is a key ingredient in many recipes from the Mediterranean region. However, because of it's wonderful taste and amazing health benefits, olive oil is also growing in popularity outside the Mediterranean. That is no surprise because olive oil has a way of enriching and complimenting dishes, such as fish, pastas, meats, salads, soups and so forth. It really is a wonderful ingredient to...
A short video introduction to Dr. Talli van Sunder, DPT of BeingHealthy.TV.
Most people who are trying to get fit or lose weight, understand that aerobic exercise is a key component of reaching their goals. The question isn't: âShould we do aerobic exercise?â It's: âHow intensely should we do aerobic exercise?â The answer that we usually hear is that working out at a moderate exercise intensity enables us to get the most out of our workouts. Many people don't understand how exercise intensity is measured. I'll remedy that by teaching you why it is important to...
Well, we're past Halloween and that means that the Holiday season is officially underway! Besides family gatherings, or maybe because of them, one of the most central fixtures of the holidays seems to be food. While there are many foods that stand out during this season that I could talk about, there is one berry that seems to make it into most of the season's traditional holiday meals. Can you guess which one I'm talking about? That's right! Cranberries! That is why I am dedicating this episo...
Since this show comes out 6 days before Halloween, I want to wish those of you that celebrate Halloween, an early Happy Halloween! To commemorate what I consider a fun occasion full of costumes, trick or treating and for those that enjoy it, scary movies, I'm dedicating this show to something fun, happy and pleasurable. And since this is a family friendly podcast, I am talking about the pure joy of laughing. So, today my goal is to convince you that you need to laugh more and give you tips on ...
I was introduced to rooibos 7 years ago when David and I were celebrating our first anniversary at a fine restaurant in Palo Alto, California. After we finished our delicious meal, we decided to cap our celebration with some tea and a shared dessert. Our server suggested that we try their loose leaf rooibos tea to match our dessert. So, feeling adventurous, we went for it. And that night we fell in love with the sweet, soothing herbal red tea. Since then, we have been drinking it nightly, whic...
When your parents said it was important to eat more fruits and vegetables, they were right. Fruits and vegetables are nutritional powerhouses. They are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants and may help protect us from diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. But what should you do if your neighborhood store has slim pickings for fresh produce? Should you head to the frozen section to pick up some frozen or canned produce instead? Are they just as nutritious? Those are good...