From Fit with Deniza More info can be found at FITWITHDENIZA.com ACTIVATING THE GLUTES IS CRUCIAL IF YOU WANT TO INCREASE THE SIZE OR LIFT YOUR GLUTES! More than that, doing heavy exercises like Squats and Deadlifts can be very dangerous if your glutes are not firing properly. The gluteal…
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Ingredients dressing: 1 tablespoon tamari 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 teaspoons lime juice 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon cane sugar or agave ½ teaspoon sesame oil bowls: 5 cups cubed watermelon ¼ cup chopped scallions 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced ¼ cup macadamia nuts 2 tablespoons pickled ginger 1…
This past weekend, Toni and I spoke with a team of roofers about what it means to hydrate “properly”. I’m sure many people have heard the rule to drink 1/2 your body weight in fluid ounces of water each day. That is a great rule to follow but, if you…
Eating right – what you put in your mouth — starts with what you put in your shopping cart! Want to make smart food choices but confused by all the health claims, messages and logos on foods? Use these tips to avoid the brain strain. Read food labels, even for…
Though quality sleep is essential for optimal body and mind function, many people don’t make it a priority in their lives. Work, family and fun all conspire to eat away at hours better spent resting. The problem has become so endemic to American society that the CDC has classified insufficient…
Did you know that dietary potassium, found in fruits and vegetables like bananas, sweet potatoes and spinach can help control blood pressure? Research shows that too little potassium can increase your risk of hypertension and stroke. But studies also show that people who have high blood pressure may be able…
Anjaneyasana Step the left foot back into a lunge, bending the right knee directly over the right heel and bringing the left knee to the floor (you can use a folded blanket under the knee for comfort). Engage the left glutes to increase the stretch in the front of the…
OK, first things first: 1,200 calories per day is not a lot. If your goal is weight loss, it’s close to the minimum the National Institutes of Health recommends for women, and it is literally the lowest count recommended for men. Dipping too far below this range isn’t safe or…
During exercise, you challenge your muscles to get stronger. By doing so, you actually break down muscle fibers. Your body then repairs and rebuilds those fibers through muscle protein synthesis, making your muscles bigger and stronger! The process of rebuilding requires amino acids from protein which is one of the reasons…
We’ve all had those busy weeknights when simply winding down can be challenging enough, let alone trying to tackle meal prep and cooking. To help, we’ve asked five busy dietitians to share their favorite fast meals that can be thrown together in a pinch — no advanced cooking skills required….