You have probably heard a lot about fiber and maybe you already eat a high fiber diet (good for you!) Or maybe you’re trying to increase fiber or maybe you have no idea what it is and how to get more fiber in your diet.

Do you like jumping? Remember being a kid and pretending you were a rabbit and jumping around? At least, I remember doing that or jumping on a pogo ball or a pogo stick? It was a fun activity! But, did you know that jumping is an incredible workout? It’s a great cardio workout, it’s easy on the joints and it works to stimulate lymphatic flow, which increases our immunity.

Here are a few tips to be healthy on a budget:

Do you have painful, dry eyes in the cold winter months? You are not alone. I suffer from dry and irritated eyes during allergy season and in the winter. Great. That means my eyes are strained all year long. The good this is… you can do some things that can help your precious peepers. Here are a few tips that I have found to work for me. Instead of always using eye drops, I wanted to find some natural ways to moisten my eyes. I hope these tips help you too!

Who wants to know some of the best fat-burning foods? I do! I know you probably see a lot of lists out there… “Healthiest foods” list, “super foods” list (which are different from one opinion to the next). I actually have a lot of “best, super, fat-burning” foods on my grocery list every week. One of my main tips for your weekly shopping list (yes, I recommend making lists!) is to think VARIETY! Do you get in the habit of eating the same foods every week? Pasta on Monday, beef on Tuesday, chicken on Wednesday and an apple or banana everyday? Think about meat-free meals and a variety of fruits and veggies. Next shopping day… try kiwi, oranges, radishes and collard greens.

Are nuts healthy? Are they considered a “good fat”? Can I snack on nuts? The answer to these questions is Yes, Yes and Yes! Nuts are a great snack and a healthy fat. But, can you have too many nuts? Of course! It’s one of those snacks that are healthy in very small portions, and for some, who are looking to lose weight – it may not be an appropriate snack (at least, not on a daily basis).

I read a lot of online health information and subscribe to several magazines, I love learning new and interesting tips – and I am pleased to share them with my readers! This week, I want to share something very interesting I read in my Health magazine. Its 4 surprising uses for cloves, when I think of cloves, I think of fall spices and cool weather. Break out this winter spice to clear up colds, mold and skin problems.

Health Coach Corner by Maria Hicks

Health Coach Corner by Maria Hicks