When it comes to healthy eating, there’s one pitfall I struggle with: healthy snacking.
Especially when the afternoon slump rolls around, I crave something sweet or salty to give me a little energy boost. And of course, a banana, boiled egg, unsweetened yogurt or green smoothie would do just fine, but I love a crunchy bite – and apparently, I’m not the only one.
So if you’re looking for quick & easy snacks that’ll bring just a little extra joy to your day, then take a look at these 11 healthy snacks to beat the afternoon slump.
Does the end of Summer still feel like back-to-school season, even now that you’re an adult? You’re not the only one. The media dubbed September “the new January”, because for so many of us, the beginning of Fall has the same new-year feeling, with fresh starts, clean slates and empty calendars.
After a relaxing Summer, how do you get back on track with school, work and healthy living while keeping your mood and energy up?
I’ve rounded up the best advice from the archives to make the most of back-to-school season as a (chronically ill) adult!
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You know how you’re trying to cut down on sugar but suddenly find yourself reaching for the cookie jar on the coffee table? That’s because your living environment plays a bigger role in the choices you make every day than you probably realize.
If you live in a neighborhood with side walks, bike lanes and greenery, for example, you’re more likely to be physically active than people who don’t have easy access to these recreational facilities. And it’s no coincidence that supermarkets place big brands at grab-level and impulse buys at the counter – that’s all to seduce you to buy more.
It’s not just your ZIP code that affects your behaviour, mood, stress levels and overall health, but your home environment too. When you have a bowl of candy on your desk, chances are you’ll mindlessly eat much more than you’d planned. Thankfully the reverse is also true: putting a fruit bowl in the kitchen encourages you to get your vitamins in. That’s exactly why James Clear, best-selling author of Atomic Habits, advocates to design your environment to work for you, not against you.
By making a few changes at home, you can make it easier to create and stick to healthy habits, and break bad ones. Think of environment design like a subtle nudge in the right direction. Especially if chronic illness forces you to spend a lot of time at home, you might want to make some easy changes to your interior so you can effortlessly make better choices.
Here are 27 subtle ways you can optimize your surroundings to best support your health and happiness.
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It can be pretty daunting and confusing to monitor your symptoms, uncover patterns and potential triggers, and then take action to improve your health and lifestyle. That’s when health apps come to your rescue!
Thanks to modern technology, you can now access helpful health tools anywhere anytime. No matter if you want to sleep better, ease your pain or track your menstrual cycle, there’s an app that can help you manage your illness and optimize your health.
Have a look at these 5 health apps you’ll want to download.
Looking for a cooling treat that doesn’t ruin your healthy diet? Then these frozen yogurt recipes are just what you need!
Whole-milk yogurt is a rich source of healthy protein, bone-strengthening calcium and vitamin B12. Mosts yogurts also contain probiotics; friendly bacteria that support good gut health and immunity.
To get the healthiest frozen yogurt, choose an unsweetened version with live, active cultures. Do you prefer dairy-free? Try substituting with coconut milk in popsicles for a creamy treat.
Now all that’s left to do is to naturally sweeten your yogurt with fruit, honey, cacao nibs or coconut flakes, put your mixture in the freezer, et voila! Let’s take a look at 11 frozen yogurt recipes for inspiration.
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