Let’s get this out of the way: It’s fun to hate slender people. They have it SO darned easy. Oh, to be one of the fortunate born with great metabolism or a hole in their feet. For the rest of us who didn’t win the genetic lottery, life is a constant struggle.
But we say, if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. Okay, how do you do that? Read on the find out.
I normally would not write on scientific research. That seems miles away from a blog post about healthy travel. But two major discoveries in medicine I read this week were simply too compelling not to share: For the first time, in two separate studies, researchers have apparently found the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease and Autism. Once there is discovery, there can be a path to a cure. And that is huge.
What a nightmare. It’s bad enough that Equifax, one of the nation’s three largest credit bureaus, was badly hacked. The breach exposed critical data on more than 143 million U.S. consumers. What you may not know is that the Equifax hack could also ruin your next business trip or vacation — or worse.
How? Thieves can not only use your identity to take out new credit cards mortgages, and loans, even file tax returns in your name. By stealing your identity, criminals could also put a black mark on your traveler profile in databases maintained by the FBI, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which oversees both the TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agencies.
It’s inevitable. You absolutely, positively must reach your destination. But a storm, a mechanical failure, or missed connection is turning your flight into a classic travel nightmare. But there’s a way around this: Freebird, a simple mobile solution that lets you skip the line and instantly book a new ticket if you encounter a flight cancellation, significant delay of four hours or more, or a missed connection. Read on to learn more.
What can you do to get those six-pack abs you dream of having? We recommend something safer and more effective than sit-ups: plank exercises. Planks build your core muscles and sculpt your body by utilizing isometric strength. Done properly, planks can also improve your body posture, while strengthening your shoulders, arms, glutes, and hamstring muscles. Read on to find out how.
We're on our way to Hawaii to research and photograph everything we can for our upcoming book, The Healthy Trekking Guide to Kauai. Well, sort of. At this moment, we should be at 30,000 ft. half way across the Pacific Ocean. We would be if not for a mistake by an American Airlines gate agent in Terminal 4 at LAX. Her error caused us to miss our flight, and now, we won't be able to leave LAX until this evening on a different flight. Continue to learn more...
There’s something about Southern California that spawns many wonderful ideas. Recently, we came across Urban Plates, a new line of fast casual restaurants in San Diego and Orange County. We’re totally hooked, and hopefully, you will be as well.
We love the sun. It makes us feel good. It showers is with Vitamin D, raises our spirits, warms us and for those blessed with good skin pallor, gives us a tan. It's what we strive for on many vacation trips as we flock to sun-blessed spots around the globe.
But you should be careful too, no matter how dark skinned you may be. The reason is because skin cancer is cumulative. Read on to learn how to protect yourself.
Sodium. It’s a staple of life, abundant in our oceans, and in just about everything you eat. An adequate amount of sodium is vital for maintaining healthy blood pressure, healthy nerves and a healthy heart. Just about every recipe you love depends on a little salt. The problem is that we love sodium too much, and an excess of salt in your diet is not good. Read on to discover why, and how you can avoid too much salt.
Life is a journey. It's a path filled with challenge and opportunity, and sadly, it eventually comes to an end. The path we choose will determine whether it's a happy trek, or one filled with regret. I came across an amazing article this morning, one I hope could change your life. Written several years ago, the simple article "Top Five Regrets Of The Dying" recounts the lessons learned by a hospice worker in Australia from her departing patients. It's a must-read.
Instead of being a big heavy dinner, a Veggie Frittata is light as a feather, light on calories, nutritious, filling, good for you and wonderfully delicious. That might sound like an oxymoron, but it's not. Better yet, it's easy to make. Weighing in at only 182 calories, this is a dinner you'll enjoy without guilt. We bet you'll be asking for a second helping, and the good news is that you can.
Fitness and healthcare tracking apps and devices are becoming increasingly popular for people on the go. But so far, a well known name has been missing: Apple. The company has been typically quiet about what it might be doing. But keen observers have noted a number of developments hinting that Apple is about to launch something big in fitness and health. Learn more...
Most people spend their vacations on their backs, sunning on a beach or around a pool. Or riding in a car or train. But if you're looking for a vacation that lets you tour some of the most beautiful scenery and best food in the world while challenging yourself to days of serious, high tempo exercise few activities beat a hosted cycling tour. Find out more...
We're always in a hurry. Whether it's rushing to catch a plane or a meeting, eating right when time is short is a big challenge. So what can you take with you anywhere that doesn't melt or generally spoil, doesn't take up space, is good for you and most important, satisfying? We have one great suggestion: a small bag of raw, unsalted almonds.
No matter where you travel, whether or not a gym or pool is available, you can always exercise, even in your hotel room. An increasingly popular way to do this is what's known as the 7-Minute Workout. It's a set of at least seven intense, short-duration exercises that work all of your body in just a few minutes.
For busy people on the go, especially travelers, the 7-Minute Workout is a great way to squeeze in daily exercise wherever you are.
I've learned there is a difference between being mentally and physically hungry. Understanding the difference can keep us out of trouble when it comes to not overeating and maintaining our weight. There's a delayed reaction to when we've filled our tummy and when the tummy reports back to our brain that yes, it's finally full.
The trick is to wait.
One way that we lost over 220 lbs. in one year was easy: taking a walk every night after dinner. There was once a time after a long, hard day of work that we'd make a big dinner or go out to eat, and after that, settle into the couch. Before we knew it, we were snoring and drooling in a Tryptophan-induced, blissful world of sleep. All that dinner felt great, but only added to the ever-growing belly.
It's tough saying goodbye. Especially to comfort foods and treats we have craved and snacked on for decades. You know the usual suspects: chocolate, cookies, crackers, creme brulee´, a gigantic steak with butter on top, cheese, cheeseburgers, quesadillas, ice cream, french fries, pasta late at night, Nutella, pie, cake, and, well, you get the idea. To many of us, these and other addictive foods are part of the four basic food groups: fast, frozen, junk and spoiled.
Deep inside, we all want to sin. Nothing causes a Pavlovian response faster than the thought of decadent food. On one shoulder stands the devil, nudging us to give in to our comfort food cravings. On the other shoulder stands the angel, urging us to forgo the temptations of the culinary dark side and embrace the supposed austerity of good health.
How can you satisfy both? We've got an answer.
