It is an age-old system for keeping fit, that has been around since the time of Ancient Greece & Rome. Calisthenics is a form of exercise that uses only the bodyweight of an individual. Since you’re only using bodyweight exercises, the risk of injury is much lower than with other types of exercise.
Lower cholesterol naturally. It’s important to make healthy changes to your lifestyle by eating a balanced diet that limits foods high in saturated fat and trans-fats. Exercising & maintaining a healthy weight. Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids & Increase soluble fibre.
What is the vagus nerve? It is an important part of the human body, playing a key role in health & wellbeing. Its primary function is to regulate various physiological processes within the body. Including heart rate & digestion.
It plays an integral role in hormonal interaction. Helping to keep stress hormones such as cortisol & adrenaline in check.
Lemon/herb couscous. Whole-grain couscous is a good source of fiber. Fiber is good for you in a lot of ways. It can stop your blood sugar from spiking and can keep you fuller longer. It also can help lower cholesterol, which can reduce your chances of heart disease.
Hope you enjoy these two dishes, high in protein and extremely taste.
Can be combined with brown rice to Herb & lemon couscous, just to add the extra taste. Enjoy!!
Stress happens when a body responds to any kind of excessive demand, stress is caused by both good and bad experiences. When a body is under stress it releases chemicals such as adrenaline, noradrenaline & cortisol into the blood.
Mediterranean salad: Here is a very healthy, quick & easy recipe.
Mediterranean diet is about keeping it simple, eat a healthy balanced diet that does not require you to stress about portions of protein, carbohydrates & fats consumed.
The circadian rhythm is the 24-hour cycle that all living things use to regulate the bodies biology.
It regulates sleep and wakefulness, body temperature, hormone production, metabolism, & other functions. Circadian rhythms play a critical role in maintaining our health & wellbeing. Disruption of these rhythms can have serious physical & mental health consequences.
Intermittent fasting is where you alternate between periods of eating and fasting. The fasts last between 16-24 hour.
The 16/8 method: Skipping breakfast and restricting your daily eating period to 8 hours, such as 1pm –9 p.m. , then you fast for 16 hours. Or it can be eating from from 7am -3pm, then fast for 16 hours.
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that your adrenal glands produce & release. Cortisol has effects on several aspects of your body, one is helping to regulate your body’s response to stress. Not getting enough rest can influence the cortisol levels.
Quinoa salad is an excellent source of a variety of essential vitamins & minerals. It contains high levels of magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, & manganese. Plus, red capsicum and chickpeas added to the salad, increases protein, fibre & vitamins. Quinoa has anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
Sleep is an essential part of good health and wellbeing. It helps to restore the body’s energy levels and process information. Also contributes to physical, mental, and emotional development in both children and adults.
Spinal alignment is key when trying to find a comfortable, supportive position.
