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Thanks to Planks

By Betty Murray Planks are a popular exercise move, and for good reason. Planking is one of the best exercises to strengthen your abs, back, and core. Planks also work the glutes and hamstrings, and improve posture and balance. To do

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Healthy Drinks to Beat the Bulge

By Betty Murray Liquid diets are never recommended as a long-term diet solution (unless you have specific health problems that require you to be on a liquid diet), but weight loss drinks may help you shed a few unwanted pounds quickly,

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Avocado Soup

  INGREDIENTS 1 English cucumber 1 avocado 2 green onion 1/4 cup of fresh parsley 1/2 cup of coconut milk from a can 1 and 1/2 cups of cold water 1 tsp coconut aminos (soy sauce substitute) DIRECTIONS Wash and trim the ends off the cucumber.

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And First Prize Goes To…

By Betty Murray It’s important to eat a healthy diet every day, but there are some foods—called “superfoods”—that provide even more nutrients and health benefits. It you want to look great and feel great, here are seven superfoods you should eat

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What’s Your Score?

By Betty Murray Do you know what your blood pressure is? Knowing your score is important in maintaining your health. Blood pressure is generally recorded as two numbers in ratio form. The top number— systolic pressure—is a measure of the pressure

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Diet Soda is Still Diet, Right?

By Betty Murray Don’t be fooled by the name. Diet soda—although calorie free and sugar free—is not healthy. The calories and sugar in diet soda are replaced with other ingredients that contribute to weight gain, among other health issues. Studies have

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Eating Your Emotions

By Betty Murray In our culture today, eating is emotional. We eat foods we love and foods that make us feel good. Eating is often psychological—a matter of pleasure, comfort, or of care. We eat to celebrate. We eat to grieve.

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Snooze Your Way to Good Health

By Betty MurrayIf you are consistently depriving yourself of sleep, the consequences can be far more serious than simply being “sleepy” the next day. Lack of sleep is detrimental to your health and well being. Why sleep matters for your health

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