Healthy Eating Hacks for the Holidays

On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds during the holiday season. While this weight gain isn't dramatic, research shows it tends to stick and accumulate over the years. Luckily, those pounds can be avoided through mindful eating in moderation and a few simple strategies. 

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Core Workout

Beach season is fading fast, but your beach muscles don't have to. Try this quick core circuit if you're short on time, or you can add on to the end of your regular workout. You'll work on core strength, stability, and endurance as you move quickly through this circuit with short breaks in between rounds. 

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Eating for a Healthy Gut

Now that autumn is officially here, it is important to think about how our diet and exercise play a role in keeping us healthy during the cold and flu seasons. As the old adage goes, prevention is the best cure, so this month I want to write about the importance of eating for a healthy gut in order to boost the immune system. 

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Why (and How!) to Eat Enough Veggies

Vegetables and fruits should make up the base of everyone's nutritional pyramid. They are the foundation of a high-quality, healthy diet. In addition to being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre, and phytonutrients , they also contain lots of water to help you stay hydrated. They are alkaline producing , which can help to preserve bone mass and muscle tissue.

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Stephen Fisher

“Like most of us, I don't wake up every morning feeling wonderful. However, even on those days when I'm feeling imperfect and it's a struggle to get to the gym, I always - and I mean always - feel great after a work-out and a shower. I'm grateful to the BHC for making this a highlight of my day.”

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