The last two months of the year can be very challenging for many of us. The weight gained between now and the New Year could take months to work off. For each 3,500 excess calories consumed (over your regular daily needs), your body could store 1 pound of body fat. Many of us might easily get this calorie excess on […]
Read moreWe all need a little encouragement to exercise when we are tired and not feeling motivated. Here is a list of just a few of the benefits from daily exercise. Get up and move around this week! Your body will thank you! 7 Surprising Benefits of Exercise
Read moreThe next time you want to purchase a sports drink after an intense workout, grab a banana and water instead. Dole continues to provide us with the doctors and publications behind their nutritional news. Here is one more article about the benefits of bananas! http://www.dole.com/Articles/Refuel-with-bananas
Read moreHere is yet another article with a study linking weekly yoga practice to better bone health for those with osteoporosis or osteopenia. If you have been diagnosed with either condition, I would highly recommend participating in a weekly yoga class that moves at a pace that you feel safe and comfortable with. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/12/21/12-minutes-of-yoga-for-stronger-bones/
Read moreDr. Kenneth Hansraj is the chief of spine surgery at New York Spine Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine. He published a study in the journal Surgical Technology International that showed when the head is flexed forward at an angle of 60 degrees to look at a mobile device, the effective weight of the head increases significantly. This forward angle can be equivalent […]
Read moreHere is a little recipe you can make at home to freshen up your yoga mat. Funky to Fresh: DIY Yoga Mat Spray
Read moreA study at the University of Florida looked at how chronic stress can inhibit weight loss. Read this short article to encourage you to find time to rest this summer and manage that stress with activities such as yoga. http://www.dole.com/Articles/Chill-out-to-slim-down
Read moreMake sure to take advantage of the inexpensive watermelon at this time of year. Eating watermelon is a wonderful way to stay hydrated and to help with your recovery after a workout! http://newsletter.dole.com/2014/national-watermelon-month/
Read moreFlip flops and summer shoes in general can be tough on the feet. They do not provide enough support. Vionic makes flip flops and various other shoes with a build in arch support. My family has been wearing these shoes for years. The average pair of flip flops has lasted us over two years wearing them almost everyday in a […]
Read morePineapple is full of Bromelain! Bromelain helps to bring down inflammation in the body. Whether you are suffering from asthma, arthritis or tendinitis and other sports related injuries, pineapple should be a fruit that is always in your diet. Here is a short article to encourage you to eat more pineapple. http://newsletter.dole.com/2016/post-game-pineapple/
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