In a world of electronic toys with flashing lights and stimulating sounds, it’s easy to forget about the classic simple toys that have been around for centuries. The Ball is one such toy. It’s so simple, and yet so versatile. It delights kids of every age. Its uses grow and change as a child develops […]
Exercising With Baby
Make Exercising with Baby Simple and Easy Taking care of a young baby takes time and energy, and moms often feel they have little left of either to do anything else. Yet, it’s important that moms stay active and healthy and exercising with baby is a great way to do both. Daily exercise actually boosts […]
9 Ways to Curb Your Sugar Cravings
The good news about the link between body chemistry and cravings is that there are other ways to stimulate the release of your well-being hormones and to keep them at steady levels. Here are some suggestions: 1. Exercise regularly. One of the healthiest ways to experience better living through better brain chemistry is to exercise […]
Health Benefits of Exercise
15 Health Benefits of Exercise We have yet to see a diet work in which exercise is not at least of equal importance with healthy eating. In the L.E.A.N. program, exercise is nutrition’s close partner. If you wanna lose it, you gotta move it. Why not just stay on the couch and eat less? Restrictions […]
Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids
The ABCs of Teaching Nutrition to Your Kids From A to Z, we have 26 (and then some) ways to help teach nutrition to your kids. And who knows, you may learn a few things yourself along the way! Take a look at the ABC’s of teaching nutrition to your child on topics ranging from […]
Exercise While Pregnant
Safely Getting Exercise While Pregnant In years past, women were told to “lie low” during pregnancy. Instead of participating in exercise while pregnant and continuing their active lives, they were “confined”—to the house or even the bed. Did you know that because the heart rate increases by 20 percent even in the first trimester, just […]
Take Advantage of Nature’s Gym: Postpartum Exercises
Exercises Guidelines for the New Mom Regardless of the time of year, you can reap some great benefits from taking advantage of nature’s gym by enjoying parks, trails and sidewalks. So why not strap your little one into their stroller and brighten both of your days? While partaking in postpartum exercises ensure that both you […]