In a nutshell, a healthy diet involves:
(1) More home-cooked food, less eating out.
(2) More fresh fruit as snacks.
(3) More fresh vegetables as snacks and with meals.
(4) More beans as sides or in stews.
(5) More dense chewy bread, less refined white breads and bread snacks.
(6) More fish, skinless chicken/turkey, less red meat.
(7) Smaller servings of red meat, larger servings of vegetables.
(8) Eating low fat dairy foods.
(9) Adding less fat in the form of butter, mayo, sour cream,
This post includes nine powerful tips and three actionable steps you can take right away.
It also includes a list of suggested readings for those who are looking for even more information.
Distractions are a part of all our lives. While we can't avoid them all, how well we deal with them, in general, is often a key indicator of our success. While distractions are often different for each of us, some common distractions tie us all together. These everyday distractions don
Many female employees are facing financial insecurity, along with increased burdens on parents and caregivers. Without additional resources, it’s easy to burn out.
I make choices that help me to lead a happy and healthy life.
I stay physically active. I exercise at least 3 days a week. I train for strength, flexibility, balance, and a healthy heart. I move more throughout the day by taking the stairs instead of the elevator and going for a walk during my lunch hour.
I eat a balanced diet. I choose nutritious whole foods for my meals and snacks. I eat plenty of vegetables and limit added sugar and salt.
I make sleep a top priority. I go to bed at the
What is the one thing you can do to improve your life significantly? You begin by starting your day off with a morning routine.
A morning routine puts intentionality in your day. It gives your morning form, design, and function. Imagine yourself traveling through each step, calm, cool, and collected. You know exactly what's needed of you and when. There are no surprises to leave you scrambling. Nor are you likely to forget what's important.
If it seems intimidating to form a routine to do a
You can’t believe they did it. Of all people, turning on you this way. You want to react in kind, drawing on the anger flowing through you to lash out. Make the other person hurt every bit as much as you do right now.
Wait a minute. You can’t. You’re not that person. You don’t want to BE that person. You’re better than this.
But how do you stop anger in its tracks before it gets the best of you?
Take a Walk
The physical act of walking will burn off some of the adrenaline while getting outs
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Variety is the spice of life, and one way to achieve that is by exploring. You don’t have to trek across the globe to mix up your whereabouts – you can travel to a neighboring town or your closest metropolis. Either way, experiencing a different culture is a great way to make your life more inspired.
by Stephen A. Peterson
Private Bert DeBrute, a member of Lance Corporal Carlos Ruiz’s Marine squad, was shot in the back during the Marine’s push to take the city of Fallujah, Iraq from foreign fighters. Before his evaluation, Private DeBrute requested Lance Corporal Ruiz pray for him. Almost as soon as Private DeBrute had been removed for medical treatment, the word had come back that he had injuries that left him paralyzed. Lance Corporal Ruiz recalled he had promised his subordinate that he wo
You've probably toyed with the idea already. You've heard there are better ways to start your day and even considered how you might become more intentional in your mornings. At the same time, a morning routine can seem a challenging thing. You might not know where to begin.
If this is the case, take heart. Sometimes the best advice comes from people who have already mastered the skill you’re trying to learn. In this case, let’s look at what some people have to say who really know how to make t
Nothing is impossible in the eyes of your heavenly father, he alone created the world. He alone brought all life into existence. If he can do this, he can turn your situation around, because nothing is too difficult for him. Do not let your earthly pain and advice from others stop you from running to God in your hard and difficult moments, because what God cannot do doesn't exist. Ignore that doctor telling you that your sickness has no cure; that boss that tells you that you're not qualified fo
An article recently stated this: to feel fulfilled, you need to experience three things.
The problem with most people is they don't experience all three of these at the same time. When you get stuck in the status quo, you frequently are no longer being challenged. Things might be somewhat interesting, but they're not exciting. Even if there
A fearless mindset is the great defense against the fear of failure. Having the right perspective, a dose of motivation, and plenty of optimism can carry you over the finish line to achieving your goals.
You might be fearful now, but that doesn’t have to be the way you face life going forward. You can reduce your fear of failure.
1. Optimism is important. If you expect the worst, you’ll never try. With a positive at
God will never take something away from you without the intention of replacing it with something much better. Trust that God will put the right people in your life at the right time and for the right seasons. God's plan is always the best. Sometimes the process is painful and hard, but don't forget that when God is silent, he's doing something for you.
Romans, chapter 8:28, says,
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to
Perhaps you were slightly surprised by the topic of our today’s article – but do not rush to draw conclusions. Christian drug rehab centers are professional, methodical, and practical institutions that deal with the treatment of various types of addiction using a comprehensive approach to the problem. You still don’t understand: what is the point of faith and spirituality when it comes to scientific approaches based on a medical and therapeutic theoretical basis? And the whole thing is th
A True Israelite Dr. Michael Brown on Kanye, Kyrie and the Black Israelites of America
If you live in a major city of America, then you have probably been well aware of the Black Hebrew Israelites for a few decades. But for many other Americans, their numbers, their influence, and their beliefs are coming as quite a revelation – and a shocking one at that.
In the early 1990s, while walking the streets of Manhat
Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is made in the body by the liver but is also found in some of the food we eat in our daily lives. Unlike the common belief, not all cholesterols are bad. In fact, it is an important substance to produce cell membranes, vitamin D, bile acids and hormones. However, too much cholesterol in the blood can increase your risk of getting heart and circulatory diseases.
Where Does Cholesterol Come From?
Cholesterol comes from your body as well as from what you ea
It’s time you cultivated an attitude.
Look, life can be hard sometimes. The last thing you need is your Inner Critic taking the wheel, getting on your case about every last little thing you’re trying to do. Why are you listening to someone who doesn’t have your best interest at heart? No, it’s time to challenge your Inner Critic and silence their voice once and for all.
How? Try these tried and true strategies:
Start Noticing
Inner Critics like to whisper, never to speak out loud. The la
A healthier and more accurate mindset around failure starts with a different view of failure. If you can view failure in a positive light, your fear of it will dissipate. You might even learn to like it! Think of how much your behavior would change if you viewed failure in a positive light.
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