The How and Why of Stretching
So you have got the hard part out of the way and found the motivation and enthusiasm to embark upon an exercise regime! The next step is to now find ways to enhance your efforts and maximise the efficiency of your workout. One great way to do this is to add stretching into your regime - both before and after your workout.
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Which Nuts Should You Be Nuts For?
When it comes to considering which are the best healthy snacks, nuts often come out on top as the favourite choice of many! Some people often forego including nuts in their diet because they believe the high fat content to be damaging to overall health. However, when you take a closer look at nuts you can see that this fat is actually of the heart healthy variety and can be very beneficial for health when included in moderation.
Managing Your Metabolism
Managing your weight as you grow older is one of the best ways that you can work to maintain your health and help to keep illness at bay. This is achievable in a variety of ways when you make slight adjustments to your lifestyle and diet.
Walking Your Way to Better Health
As far as types of exercise go, walking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering ways to get fit. However, this incredibly under-rated exercise can actually be an easy and effective way to improve your overall health. It is the perfect way to get out of the house, enjoy some fresh air, and engage in some exercise that isn't overly physically demanding.
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Eating to Support Weight Loss
Last year on the Onto Orthopedics blog we shared an article to offer information regarding, 'Which Foods Work Best for Weight Loss'. With this article we wanted to highlight certain foods that are great for aiding weight loss efforts and for maintaining a healthy body weight. We also discussed how these foods can work to improve other aspects of your health and wellness!
Building Healthy Bones
Eating a diet that is focused around healthy, whole foods is one of the best ways to make sure that you build and maintain healthy bones. However, there are also other things that you can do to protect and maintain the health of your bones.
The Overnight Oats Craze
There are many reasons why you may not enjoy a healthy breakfast every morning. Money restrictions, time limitations or simply a lack of enthusiasm for the first meal of the day could mean that you are not starting your mornings with the fuel you need to get through the day! If you have tried overnight oats before then you will know that they are the answer to all three of these obstacles!
How to Boost Your Immune System
There are many different factors that contribute to how effectively your immune system will function. Your diet, your lifestyle and the amount of stress in your life are all key - and it can sometimes feel difficult to have control of these things.
The Positive Impacts of a Healthy Diet
Eating well is something that the vast majority of people know that they should be doing! The benefits of a healthy diet are certainly not to be overlooked and today we would like to discuss these benefits, as well as explain some simple healthy eating concepts.
Olive Oil for Optimum Health
Olive trees have been cultivated for many thousands of years, with the oil from the olives being used for a wide range of purposes. Including olive oil in your diet regularly can contribute to optimum health for many reasons!