Tag Archives: health
Fitness: Slow Down and Focus with Hatha Yoga
April 26, 2013
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The ancient practice of Hatha yoga helps me stop, breathe, and focus on one thing which runs contrary to my busy life as a modern day multi-tasker. Sound familiar? Racing to get everything done? This is reason número uno why we’re stressed, feeling burned out, and ironically, less productive. Read More...
Meatless Monday: One Day of Raw Food Recipes
April 22, 2013
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This Meatless Monday, skip the cooking along with the carne and eat your fruits and vegetables raw. ¿Por qué? Many plant foods are rich in nutrients, full of fiber and low in fat and sugars. The raw state actually has more nutritional value than cooked with studies showing that eating raw vegetables helps reduce Read More...
Fitness: Four Reasons to Love Circuit Training
April 19, 2013
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Overbooked this week? No need to cancel on your fitness routine! In just 20 minutes you can get a full body strength training and aerobic workout. ¿Cómo? Circuit training. Circuit training combines 8-10 exercises (think crunches, push-ups, squats) performed for 30-90 Read More...
Meatless Monday: Spring Garden Pasta Recipe
April 14, 2013
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One of the first things I learned to cook, pasta is still the foundation of my favorite meals and the inspiration behind today’s Meatless Monday recipe: a Spring Garden Pasta that is so flavorful, you’ll forget that it’s chock full of nutrition. Pasta is packed Read More...
Fitness: Strength Train with a Barre Workout
April 11, 2013
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My ballet teacher would instruct the class to “take it back to the barre” when we needed to refocus on the fundamentals. This spring, reset the focus on your health goals by taking it back to the barre–a barre workout that Read More...
Meatless Monday: Massaged Kale Salad Recipe
April 8, 2013
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When I tell people that I’m a vegetarian, they often ask if I eat only salads. Actually, I don’t eat enough ensaladas which is why I am always on the lookout for filling, delicious, and nutritious salad recipes. This week, I Read More...
Fitness: 4 Reasons to Add Friends to Your Exercise Routine
April 5, 2013
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What lifeline do I turn to when I lack motivation to hit the gym? Phone a friend. Exercising with amigos can pump up your fitness routine and your relationships. 4 Reasons to Work Out with Friends Stay committed to your Read More...
Fitness SLIDESHOW: National Walking Day
April 3, 2013
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If you’re like most modern-day workers (including my hubs), you spend a lot of time sitting in front of the computadora. Little to zero movement or physical activity. Not today. Chicas, place your high heels next to your laptop and lace up Read More...
