Longevity. What longevity IS: healthy aging, quality of life, vitality. What it’s NOT: living forever, specific age, never aging. Here’s an interesting nugget. About 20% of longevity is determined by genetics. This means that about 80% is due to outside influences such as lifestyle and environmental factors. Here’s a...
It’s that time of year again when my cousin Roger (aka Mr. Corn) and his lovely wife, Barb, make the trek from their home in Florida to visit their favorite cousin in Indiana and enjoy some delicious sweet corn. Mr. Corn even carries his personal...
When people talk about their health and fitness goals, generally, they say things like: ⚖️ I want to lose 20 pounds. 🧘🏻 I want to be less stressed. 🏃🏾♀️ I want to run a sub-30-minute 5K. These are all examples of outcome-based goals—goals that focus on a desired outcome...
Labor Day weekend is upon us, signaling the unofficial end of summer. I’ve noticed the sun setting a bit earlier each day. This week in NW Indiana, we’ve been experiencing 90+ degree heat, along with stifling humidity. Yet, the prior week we experienced 70-degree days with nights that...
Lots of people wonder: Should I get a fitness tracker? The answer: It depends. For some people, it can be a really helpful tool. This is especially true if you… ✓ Are numbers oriented. For instance, maybe you have an engineering, actuarial, or accounting mindset. ✓ Have more...
Most commercially prepared hummus varieties contain tahini (ground sesame paste). For those of you who are not fond of tahini or have an allergy or sensitivity to sesame seeds, this recipe is for you. Tahini-Free Hummus Ingredients: 1 (15.5-ounces) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ...
When it comes to snacking, few things beat the colorful, crunchy appeal of red, yellow, and orange mini peppers. These little powerhouses are visually stunning and pack a serious nutritional punch, making them the perfect addition to your Health Coach Carol approved eating routine. Mini peppers...
How important is it to have protein for breakfast? Most people tend to eat more protein near the end of the day with breakfast containing the least amount of protein. Consider a breakfast of a bagel, donut, or piece of toast. Not much protein there. Studies were done...
We see it advertised everywhere. Commercials, billboards, news articles, social media. Everywhere. So, exactly what is it and who is using it? Ozempic and Wegovy are trade names for semaglutide injectable, given once a week. Ozempic is prescribed to help treat type 2 diabetes. Wegovy is used for...
I was recently presented with this very good question from one of my readers: “Do different types of protein have more oomph? I noticed that when I am really craving protein, animal protein seems more satisfying than even eggs.” Thanks for your question, MJ. As a matter...