Health & Well Being
Hibiscus Flower Tea
February 24, 2010 by aaah! Nourishing Tea · Leave a Comment
A new study has just recently been published once again showing the fantastic cardiovascular protective abilities of Hibiscus Flower tea. But before we go into the study lets talk about these beautiful red coloured flowers, fruits and veges…….
Including fruits or vegetables that are red or purple…
In colour into your diet can significantly improve your [...]
Become Nutrient Rich in 2010
January 12, 2010 by Performance Lifestyle · Leave a Comment
This morning, as I woke up for the first Monday in 2010, I was greeted by an article written by the Bluebird Market, the “Eco-friendliest local growers and artisans organic market”. It said…
Becoming Nutrient-Rich in 2010.
That is a rally cry if I’ve ever heard one because it says something very powerful and something we assert [...]
Quick exercises for a flatter tummy!
December 10, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment
2 minute exercises targeting stomach fat loss can be done at home or the office…
Warning…this style of workout is WAY different than anything you’ve ever tried before and may result in a dramatically leaner, stronger body so that your friends no longer recognize you in a matter of weeks!
Alright, I exaggerated about your friends [...]
Discover How Biodynamic Gardening Heals The Earth
November 27, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment
In 1924 a group of Polish agriculturalists met with Rudolf Steiner, scientist and philosopher. They were seeking help because their crop yields were in decline, as was the quality of their produce.
Steiner completed a series of eight lectures to this group of experienced growers and from this the agricultural practice of biodynamics was born.
Some [...]
Do you find it difficult to eat healthy during the holidays?
November 26, 2009 by Performance Lifestyle · Leave a Comment
If so, you are not alone…
Most people want to eat better, but they are simply swamped with great tasting foods served with love, that are unfortunately, often times poor in nutrients and in many cases junk.
They “give in” for good reasons and are forced to endure the holidays, starting with Thanksgiving and eventually start the [...]
Why Drink Green Tea?
November 20, 2009 by aaah! Nourishing Tea · Leave a Comment
Green tea is particularly rich in health-promoting antioxidants, including one very important group called ‘catechins’. The most abundant catechin in green tea is called pigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is thought to play a pivotal role in green tea’s health giving effects. Catechins have been found to be more potent free radical scavengers than the well known [...]
Help! How do I get rid of my love handles?
November 3, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment
Susan Trainor, Program Director for LES MILLS BODYVIVE™ answers Easy Green Living readers’ fitness questions.
Question:
Help! Summer is on its way and even though I power walk regularly, I can’t get rid of my love handles! Are there any exercises I could do at home that could help?
Answer:
A very common question. Unfortunately, your love handles are [...]
3 Factors Of A Quality Diet
October 30, 2009 by John Allen Mollenhauer "JAM" · Leave a Comment
The quality of a diet can be based on three simple criteria:
1. Levels of micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals) per calorie.
2. Amounts of macronutrients (fat, carbohydrate, protein) to meet individual needs, without excessive calories that may lead to weight gain or health compromise.
3. Avoidance of potentially toxic substances (such as trans fats) and limited [...]
Grey Lynn Yoga in the Park
October 24, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment
When?
Every sunny Saturday morning from 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. From Oct 31.
NOTE: As our open-air ’studio’ consists of the green grass and blue sky, Yoga-in-the-Park will be cancelled on rainy days. If the weather is questionable and you are not sure, text 021 139 4180 after 9 a.m. to confirm.
Where?
Grey Lynn Park, north end between [...]
Why Do I Get A Sore Neck When I Do Crunches?
October 21, 2009 by Easy Green Living · Leave a Comment
Susan Trainor, Program Director for LES MILLS BODYVIVE™ answers Easy Green Living readers’ fitness questions.
Question:
I have started doing crunches at the gym but find my neck is really sore afterwards. What am I doing wrong?
Answer:
You are probably not relaxing your head down between each crunch. The neck muscles are holding the head off the ground [...]
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