Sy Ingoglia is the author of yoga blog Martinis & Mantras and editor of The First Kiss Project. Her work has appeared on the award-winning Volkswagen website, as well as sites for American Express and Kodak. Ingoglia is a Nationally Certified Massage therapist and lover of snack foods of all kinds.
“Who says indulgent can’t be healthy?” ask the makers of Sahale Snacks. And there is no better way to describe their nut-based snack packs: indulgent and healthy.
My healthiest snack intentions are sometimes derailed. Bananas and nuts are great, but after a month or so – YAWN. Sahale Snacks provides something a little more exotic to fill your tummy and your taste buds. Plus, Sahale has a wide diversity of snacks, which is great for anyone who has ever been in a snack rut.
Last summer I hung out with a friend of mine who lives in LA. She has gorgeous skin and hair; she’s beautiful, joyful, successful, and healthy. I would probably drink lighter fluid if she told me that it was the secret to her glow.
Lucky for me, lighter fluid was not the secret. Really, there is no secret other than a healthy and active lifestyle. She does, however, swear by GT’s Organic Raw Kombucha.
It’s mid-January and the days are getting shorter and colder. While some people are invigorated by the brisk weather, others (like me) are ready for hibernation, until the sun comes out again in spring.
Here are four strategies to keep your energy levels high throughout the day:
Everyone knows that diet and exercise lead to improved health. But when should we do each, and in what order?
The Mayo Clinic tells us, “Knowing when and how much to eat and drink before you exercise can make a big difference in how you feel during and after your workout.”
According to mothers everywhere, we shouldn’t swim right after we eat. And, while it’s true that digestion does divert circulation away from muscles, is it really significant enough to avoid getting in the water, or on the treadmill?
Here are some great ideas for healthy snacking throughout the holidays.
Before the Holidays
Healthy snacking can be an important part of staying on target during the holidays. Regular snacks will keep you from being starved before a big meal which makes you more likely to overeat.
BOTTOM LINE: Pleasantly surprised.
Usually, I bring fruit to the office for my mid-afternoon snack. But sometimes, a little crunch is needed. Before I knew it, a bag of soy crisps was staring me in the face. To be honest, they didn’t look particularly appealing.
Tiny rice-cake snacks? The word “Styrofoam” comes to mind: dry, bland and tasteless. One bite in, however, and I was converted. This was a great little snack! They are satisfying, crunchy and they pack a nice taste punch.
