Are you eating enough fruits and vegetables?

Fruits and vegetables are the most important part of a nutritious diet but how much is needed to get us to the recommended daily servings?  And if you belong to the group who simply doesn’t like veggies, this can be a challenge. The recommended daily fruit and vegetable intake varies from person to person, and…

The Journey Begins

Thank you for joining us on our journey to lead a healthier and fitter life.  When our body is in top form, we are more ready to take on life’s challenges so it’s important to take care of our body.  We hope you’ll find our stories insightful and helpful in your own journey towards leading a healthy…

The whey to go

What is whey protein and do you need it? Whey protein is derived from milk and is commonly used as a supplement to aid weight loss and muscle-building.  Its popularity stems from the fact that it contains all 9 essential amino acids and is thus considered a complete protein. According to Medical News Today, there…

Winning formula behind DASH and MED diets

For the past 8 consecutive years, the DASH diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) has been ranked the best overall diet for health and well-being by expert panels from U.S. News & World Report. However, for the first time ever in 2017, the Mediterranean diet managed to tie it for first place! Having a marginally higher…

7 tips for bouncing back after an injury

Whether an injury keeps you out for a few days, a few months or even longer, how do you find the motivation to keep pushing forward and stay focused on recovery? Getting physically injured is a nightmare, especially for active people and athletes. I had to go through 9 frustrating (and painful) months of rehabilitation last year due…

Free gym membership up for grabs

Have a health or fitness story to share?  Stand a chance to win a 1-week gym membership at CrossFit Wootensity if your story gets published on our blog! Here’s how:  Send a 200 to 300 words story on your success with weight loss or overcoming a health issue Email your story to blushyberries@gmail.com If your…