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The Power of Citrus By Rebecca Taggart Once upon a time in the Victorian era, citrus fruits were rare and expensive, a delicacy to be enjoyed only on special occasions. Earlier still, the presence of oranges or lemons literally could make the difference between life and death for sailors suffering from scurvy on long voyages. [...]
Four Office Doorway Stretches By Rebecca Taggart Open the door to relieving stiffness by trying these four simple stretches, using any available doorway. These stretches are particularly good after a too-long session seated at your computer. These four stretches can be done in less than five minutes and help ease tension and relax muscle groups. [...]
Making Sense of Group Fitness By Rebecca Taggart The New Year brings with it our New Year’s hopes and resolutions. If more exercise is on your list, why not try a new class at the gym to liven up your routine? Zumba anyone? BodyPump? TRX? Whatever happened to weightlifting, ballet, and yoga, you may ask. [...]
The Most Important Meal By Rebecca Taggart Did you eat breakfast today? Some 90 percent of Americans say they believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and yet more than half report that they skip it at least once a week. And yet multiple studies have shown that people who eat [...]
Winter Squashes are Full of Good Stuff By Rebecca Taggart The orange of autumn is not only on trees: November is the peak season for winter squash. Although remarkably varied in appearance, winter squashes share an orange-colored flesh rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. They are outstanding sources of Vitamin A, plus provide plenty of [...]
Yoga for Digestion By Rebecca Taggart Nothing is more traditional than eating large festive meals, starting at Thanksgiving right on through New Year’s Eve. With the days getting colder and darker, we also tend to exercise less while we are eating more. Try the following restorative yoga poses to aid digestion after feasting, and to regain [...]
A Pear A Day Keeps Sickness at Bay By Rebecca Taggart Apples have gotten such a good rap (“an apple a day keeps the doctor away”) that the closely-related pear, equally nutritious, should have its own aphorism: “A pear a day keeps sickness at bay.” But pears are often overlooked as a handy snack. Both [...]
First Steps By Rebecca Taggart Fall is here with its bright colors and cooler temperatures, and is a great time to be outdoors. Although New Year’s Day is the traditional time to start a new fitness routine, starting now will make you feel better come 2012. As the days shorten, increasing the amount of exercise [...]
Tomatoes: In Season and In Health By Rebecca Taggart Echoing fall colors to come, the luscious red, yellow, and purple hues of heirloom tomatoes are at their height now, epitomizing the best qualities of summer, when ample sunshine causes tomatoes’ flavors to reach their zenith of sweet tartness. It is hard to imagine Mediterranean cuisine [...]
Afternoon Stretches Can Ease Computer Kinks By Rebecca Taggart Back at the computer after lunch, and starting to feel sleepy? Are your neck and shoulders stiffening up? Does sitting hunched over feel uncomfortable? Instead of reaching for coffee or M&Ms for a little pick-me-up, this is the time of day for releasing your upper back [...]
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