Back to School - 4 Quick Lunches for You or Your Kids
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Published:09/10/2015 06:26pm
Back to school - back to routine. As much as I enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the summer, I do enjoy getting back to the routine of fall. Whether or not you or kids in your family are in school, fall is a time when there is a shift and with that may come a shift in eating habits as well.If you read my articles or have worked with me, you know I appreciate the value of planning ahead. Fall is a great time to refocus your planning. Use some of these ideas to start lists of lunches that you or...
5 Proven Ways to Host a Successful Corporate Fitness or Wellness Event
Published:09/09/2015 05:14pm
Hosting a successful fitness event is a huge undertaking, a massive challenge, and one of the most rewarding things you can do to serve your target audience. Fitness events bring communities together while helping teams and families form lasting bonds that stretch beyond the office, the gym, and the playground. At AFC, weve produced and partnered on dozens of fitness promotions and events over the past several decades. Through a lot of trial and error, weve discovered what works and what doesnt when it comes to getting people involved and excited about their fitness and health. If you need to produce...
Toxic Stress
Published:09/03/2015 07:51pm
There is one thing on this planet that can heal just about any problem in your life and that is the immune healing systems of the body. However, there is one thing that will turn off that one thing-toxic stresses. It is responsible for almost 95 percent of illness and disease. The remaining five percent is genetic and caused by stress somewhere in your ancestry at the cellular levels. There may have been a time when just eating well and getting a few minutes of exercise every day was enough, but those days are gone. Staying healthy is an active pursuit....
It's A Birthday-Social Security, Medicare and You
Published:08/28/2015 12:09am
This summer Social Security celebrated its 80th birthday and Medicare turned 50. There are more than a few naysayers talking about the ills of Social Security, but in reality, the fact that they are available is one very positive factor in the well-being of many. One of the myths about Social Security is that you have to be retired to receive those benefits. That is only partially true. Social Security benefits are resources that include child survivor benefits, widow's survivor benefits, disability and retirement benefits. Any of these circumstances can contribute to stress and stress will have a negative impact on...
7 Reasons to Buy Your Food Locally
Published:08/20/2015 10:26pm
One of my "happy places" is the Mill City farmer's market in Minneapolis. I love the fresh produce that changes throughout the season, the fresh cut flowers for my table, the frozen wild-caught Alaskan salmon from Wild Run Salmon, the flour from Sunrise Flour Mill, and fresh prepared foods from Spoon River or Chef Shack. The smells, the flavors and the people all make a visit to the market one of my favorite things to do on a summer Saturday morning.Not only is the food delicious, but also I appreciate being able to buy from local farmers and vendors. There are...
Buy Skirts Online and Look Outstanding
Published:08/18/2015 12:54am
Skirts are in fashion since a very long time. As a matter of fact, one of the best things about skirts is that, anyone can wear it despite of her figure type. No matter you are a college student or a working woman, you can wear skirt any day and anytime. But if you want to look awesome, then here are some tips for you: If you are a tall and slim woman and planning to wear a skirt to attend a party, then you can give a try to the short sized skirts . Those skirts will enhance...
Get Cooking and Start Losing!
Published:08/06/2015 10:50pm
If you are trying to lose some weight, I've got some really exciting news for you. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition Journal that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily, and only 16 grams of sugar (4 teaspoons) which is much less than the 22 teaspoons per day consumed by the average adult. This means that you can drop some pounds without going on another rigid diet that leaves you feeling aggravated, hungry, and weighing the same - or more. All you have to do is...
Is Your Elevator Pitch "Dead Inside"?
Published:08/06/2015 04:37pm
Inside" Dec. 8th, 2014 at 8:17 PM Is your elevator pitch, "Dead Inside"?? Are you ready for the " Zombie Apocalypse"? No, I'm not talking about Rick Grimes' fight against the "walkers and biters" on AMC most Sunday evenings. I'm referring to your fight against the "pitchers and droners" at every business networking event you'll attend this year. We've all been there, suited up, cocktail in hand, business cards at the ready. But as you survey the room, this gorgeous venue starts to resemble lost apocalyptic Atlanta more than it does a promising business endeavor. Why? Because most marketers...
Christmas Eve Cat food
Published:07/28/2015 06:58am
I got a call one Christmas Eve to do an A/V gig for a club manager I've worked for several times. It was one of those; no one else is around calls, and Im proud to say Ive landed some pretty sweet gigs that way.I was hired to run lights and sound for a private cabaret performance, typical A/V duties. The performer was a well-known TV and stage personality, whom we will call Ms. M. Rumor had it shed been paid some big moola to make an exclusive appearance for some big wigs at a major network. Dark...
Are You Getting Enough Choline?
Published:07/23/2015 08:31pm
I hear some of you responding as my clients often reply, "What is choline? I've never heard of that." Choline is a relatively recent addition to the list of required human vitamins. It is a water soluble vitamin traditionally linked to the B-complex vitamins. It was originally believed that we made enough choline needed inside of our bodies, but the latest research on choline-depleted diets indicates that people need outside help from food to ensure that adequate amounts of choline are available to keep our bodies running well. According to the National Health and Nutrition Study, (NAHNES) 90% of adults, pregnant...
10 Ways to Add Summer Fruit to Your Diet
Published:07/22/2015 10:42pm
Living in a colder climate, I find summer to be a wonderful time of year for delicious fresh food. The cost and availability of fresh produce is limited in the winter months and now is the time to enjoy what is in season. We get a variety of nutrients from different foods and changing with the seasons can help you to have variety in taste as well as nutrition throughout the year. Summer fruit options Let's start with a list of some of the delicious summer fruits you may find at your local farmers market or at your grocer: BlackberriesBoysenberriesBlueberriesCantaloupeCherriesMangosNectarinesPeachesPlumsPluotsRaspberriesTomatoesWatermelon ...
Canola Oil Dangers
Published:07/16/2015 11:06pm
Fat is not the enemy. Fat does not make you fat! Over fifty years of bad science, mostly funded by the U.S. Canola Association, eating the right fats can sustain and improve your health. There are five reasons to avoid vegetable oils, especially Canola Oil. Avoid it at all costs.Canola oil is a polyunsaturated fat. It is prone to oxidation. (1) Heat, light or oxygen can cause it to go bad. They still use a high heat process to extract the oil from the rapeseed. Much of the product spoils before it leaves the factory. The consequences of long term use...
Grit – A Key Trait That Will Increase Your Potential
Published:07/14/2015 10:29am
One thing that many of us may ask is: what is the key to success? What is the secret ingredient for becoming a Rockstar in whatever you do? Is it luck? Talent? High IQ?For a long time, IQ was considered the number one ingredient for success. However, according to Psychology Professor Angela Duckworth grit may be just as important. Grit, according to Duckworth, is a personality trait that can be defined as sticking with things over the very long term until you master them. And here is an interesting note: Duckworth studied a number of Ivy League students and found that...
How to Take Your Business Personally
Published:07/09/2015 11:00pm
I'm always surprised when I hear the advice, don't take business personally. It's 'just a business decision'. My response? Horseradish! Okay, I'd prefer to use another term here, but I'm keeping it clean!After years of working in an impersonal corporate setting where so much bad behavior was excused by saying, 'it's just business', I am delighted and pleased to tell you that you have an alternative.You can take everything about business personally!Taking business personally creates success for you, for your clients, and for your staff.It moves business into a whole other realm, the realm of connection. Connecting with yourself, with your...
Show Me Your Work
Published:07/09/2015 12:17am
I am internet addict no doubt, i love information and i always want to be a step ahead of the pack when it comes to knowing the latest news, trends and what have you. I have always felt that 2 inventions in this life we're living have revolutionized the way we live and those 2 things are the aeroplane and the internet. But the latter i'm more in awe off. Since i discovered the internet, its been my go-to place for all the information i need. Its been my teacher, my counselor, my comedian etc. I seriously refuse to imagine what...
