Learn how to lighten your outlook Have you ever looked on in awe, or with envy, at the positivity of others? Optimism isn’t just genetics or good fortune; it’s an empowering skill—one that comes with many benefits to our well-being. Here’s why—and how—to cultivate optimism. Explanatory styles Our explanatory style is the way in which …
Do you have these staples in your pantry? The word “superfood” tends to be associated with exotic-sounding berries and seeds—but what about the nutrient-dense, disease-fighting foods that we already know and love? Here are five overlooked superfoods that deserve some space on our plates, too. In fact, you likely have at least a couple of …
Better-for-you sweets The word “superfood” is thrown around quite a bit these days, but the images these foods bring to mind are not always the most exciting. By bringing together everyday ingredients with a touch of the exotic and a drizzle or two of dark chocolate, superfoods never looked (or tasted!) so good. Raw Chocolate …
Help for holiday overindulgence Despite our best intentions during the holidays, our careful eating patterns might fly out the window while we’re living it up with friends and family. Before we know it, we’re leaving the gathering and our digestive system is complaining. Here’s how to avoid overdoing it and prevent upsetting the careful balance …
Alleviate your holiday stress in 10 minutes or less ’Tis the season for jammed parking lots, sold-out merchandise and malls so busy they make you claustrophobic. Bah humbug, right? Thankfully, exercise has been shown to have a buffering effect on our brain’s ability to cope with a stressful stimulus. Try two rounds of these three …
