Pesto Pasta
A simple & healthy recipe to get your pasta fix while staying on track.
Flip The Switch
When we are young our bodies are full of growth, gaining strength and vibrancy, with very little effort on our part. But as we age, if we don’t continue to be active and eat healthy, it can take a toll on our bodies. Whether you’re 40 or 80 years of age, you can flip that switch back and strengthen those muscles, improve your heart health, lower that blood pressure, lose unwanted pounds, and regain your vibrancy.
Michiana Hygge
Hygge has become popular worldwide and for good reason. Put simply hygge means “cozy”. Hygge is setting up your surroundings into an atmosphere that you and others actually what to hang out in. It’s a big smack in the “winter blues” face. Yes, it’s really about your health.
Fit Gifts
There’s no better gift than health. Consider these old school ideas for the exercise-minded on your list.
Angel Food Pastry with Berries & Cream
Try this delicious & healthy desert, it only takes a couple minutes!
Five reasons to try group exercise
Here are five benefits that you can expect when you join a group exercise class at Beacon Health & Fitness.
Garlic & Parmesan Grilled Carrots
Carrots are rich in an antioxidant called beta carotene, which not only help limit damage to cells in our eyes but can also be important in keeping our skin healthy and our immune system strong! This summer, look for ways to incorporate more carrots into your meals. Try this recipe to help get you started!
The Effects of Exercise on Mental Health
Exercise can help with depression and anxiety by giving off endorphins; endorphins are chemical in your brain that produces a sense of happiness and euphoria. Another benefit of exercise for mental health is that it is a great way to relieve stress.
Mindfulness: Peace-Making One Moment at a Time
Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. It involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings, often with the ability to name them.
