Good Health and FitnessJust being healthy and fitHomeDISCLOSURECONTACT USPrivacy PolicyDMCA PolicyTerms of UseJuly 29, 2016Health and FitnessWomen’s Health TipsLooking for the path toward a healthier you? It’s not hard to find. The journey begins with some simple tweaks to your lifestyle. The right diet, exercise, and stress-relief plan all play a big role.Follow a Heart-Healthy DietThere’s an easy recipe if your goal is to keep away problems like heart disease and strokes.Eat more fruits and veggies.Choose whole grains. Try brown rice instead of white. Switch to whole wheat pasta.Choose lean proteins like poultry, fish, beans, and legumes.Cut down on processed foods, sugar, salt, and saturated fat.When eating healthy, flexibility often works best, says Joyce Meng, MD, assistant professor at the Pat and Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center at UConn Health. If you like to follow a strict diet plan, go for it. If not, it’s OK. “Find what works for you.”Tricia Montgomery, 52, the founder of K9 Fit Club, knows first-hand how the right diet and lifestyle can help. For her, choosing healthy foods and planning small, frequent meals works well. “I don’t deny myself anything,” she says. “I still haveview full post »Read MoreJuly 1, 2016Health and FitnessWhy You Should Run?As much as we love hardcore gym sessions, the change of seasons provides the chance to challenge ourselves with a whole array of performance goals. There’s nothing like a workout revamp to help rev up fitness levels, and this spring we’re all about stepping up the intensity of our regular workout with an outdoor running routine.Getting out on the road to brush up on your running technique offers a completely different experience to pounding the treadmill at the gym – and we guarantee you’ll soon be bitten by the running bug. Read our guide to find out what could be in it for you.1 Feel refreshedA change of scenery and a varied workout – what’s not to get excited about? There are plenty of things to look forward to when you take your runs from the treadmill to the great outdoors, whether you’re running down winding country lanes or sprinting around the city streets.’ Due to the rhythmic nature of the activity, it’s easy to zone out, switch off from the outside world and let your mindview full post »Read MoreMarch 29, 2016Health and FitnessHealthy Family TipsEating BetterFor Children and FamiliesStart the day with a healthy breakfast. It refuels your body and gives you energy for the day.Let kids help plan one meal each week and eat together as often as possible.Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to register that you are full.Eat more vegetables and fresh fruits. Aim for a total of 2 cups of fruit and 2 1/2 cups of vegetables every day.Eat more whole grains (e.g., oats, brown rice, rye, crackers, whole-wheat pasta). Try to eat at least 3 ounces of whole grains every day.Drink plenty of fluids. Choose water, low-fa