Café Physique Blog
A Walk a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Appetizer Walking is the easiest, most universal, inexpensive and readily available form of exercise. Do it more often for increased health benefits and weight loss. Main CourseLack of sidewalks, long distances between locations and crazy traffic make American cities...
read moreBeware of "Healthy" Restaurants
Appetizer Think of food less in terms of “good food” vs. “bad food,” and more in terms of the actual number of calories you are consuming. Main Course A recent study shows that we tend to overestimate just how healthy certain foods and...
read moreThe Power of Suggestion
Appetizer Don’t eat more just because your friends, co-workers or family happen to be munching away. Main Course The power of suggestion is strong, so you might actually start to crave what someone else is having when you see them eating. If you’re not...
read moreBrain Food
Appetizer Do more to actively maintain “Brain Health.” Main Course The Alliance for Aging Research, a nonprofit organization, recommends following these 10 steps to keep your brain and your body in shape. 1. Eat a Brain-Healthy Diet. Diets rich in omega-3...
read moreStrike a Yoga Pose
Appetizer Do more yoga. While this ancient practice is best known for its stress-relieving and flexibility benefits, some studies have found that yoga can also help reduce chronic pain. Main Course It’s hard to think about exercise when just making it through...
read moreThere’s Always Room For Your Favorites
Appetizer Eat less of them, but don’t eliminate your favorite foods even if they are high in fat, sugar or salt. Main Course The most popular health & diet gurus don’t always seem to remember this, but let’s be real – eating is not just...
read moreWater is KING! (and Queen!)
Appetizer Drink more water. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty – drink up before, during and after exercise to prevent symptoms. Main Course According to the Mayo Clinic, dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body...
read moreBoot Camps…Not Just for the Armed Forces
Appetizer Fitness boot camps are all the craze! If you haven’t participated in one, sign up and met moving. It’s a great opportunity to spend more time with others while burning calories galore. Main Course What Are fitness boot camps?Fitness boot camps...
read moreBreakfast Counts
AppetizerEat breakfast more often. Besides providing energy to carry you through the rest of your day, eating breakfast daily can actually help you consume less calories overall. Main CourseEating breakfast is an integral part to any healthy eating plan, but...
read moreValue Meals Are Not Very Valuable
AppetizerWhen your schedule requires you to swing through the nearest drive-thru, only order exactly what you need to curb your hunger and not a single item more – even if the “value” meal looks like a better deal. Inevitably, you end up taking in...
read moreLessons on Eating Out
Appetizer Enjoy dining out with loved ones and friends, but spend more time choosing your food. Hasty decisions, especially those made when your stomach is growling, are often bad ones. Main Course Most people find it relatively easy to eat right at home, but they...
read moreReward Yourself
AppetizerA healthy heart and hot bod are are indeed reasons enough for working out and eating right, but go ahead…Give yourself even more of an incentive to work hard. Main CourseWhat motivates you to push through one more rep or ask for “salad dressing on...
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