I remember starting 2007 with a two-post series on health resolutions. Looking back at those posts, I have to be honest and say that I stuck religiously by my resolutions for about a couple of months and then slowly reverted to old habits. They do die hard, don’t they? I am happy to say, however, that I was able to keep some of them – like eating a good breakfast and eating more slowly. This year, I though I’d focus on something other than diets. I just realized how ...

Here are more recipes that can help you with that hangover. Again, there is no guarantee that they will work but hey, you could try anything you want! Breakfast in a Glass INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp Nescafé 2 eggs 2 measures gin 200ml Guinness 200ml pt milk 200ml pt orange juice Pregnant women, infants, the elderly and those with a compromised immune system should not eat raw or partially cooked eggs PREPARATION: Mix together all the ingredients in a pint glass (be sure to add the orange juice ...

A week or so ago I wrote a post on hangovers and the fact that they have no real scientific cure as of yet. I came across an interesting article in iVillage, though, that talks about different cures for hangovers – basically variations of hair-of-the-dog. I thought I’d share them with you. I don’t know about you but I sure could use something to get rid of this headache… Buck’s Fizz INGREDIENTS: 1 measure fresh orange juice, chilled 2 measures champagne, chilled 1 dash grenadine (optional) Grenadine is a concentrated, blood-red ...

When talking about Christmas and health, the natural tendency is to focus on the physical aspect such as weight loss or maintenance and hangovers. That is what we have been talking about in the past few posts. Yet have you ever given some thought on the emotional stress that Christmas can bring about? Think about it, all the hustle and bustle associated with this particular holiday can become very stressful if not dealt with properly. More so, there some emotional issues can arise due to the sense of duty associated with Christmas. ...

If you are hosting parties or gatherings at home during the holidays, the chances are that you will be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. This could be both a good thing and a bad thing. The good part is that you will have more control over what you serve. You can choose healthier food which will help you – and your guests – maintain a healthier lifestyle during the holidays. On the other hand, spending a lot of time in the kitchen can be a bad thing ...

In the previous post, I ended with the tantalizing idea that you just maintain your current weight instead of trying to shed more pounds during the holiday season. Yet how exactly do you do this? There are many ways and means, really. I think, however, that there should be a basic rule that you should follow – eat only what your stomach can hold, chew your food slowly, and do not rush eating. More so, do not make the food the focal point of parties and other gatherings. After ...

The Christmas season is perhaps the toughest part of the year when it comes to weight management and overall fitness in general. Think about all the cooking, eating, drinking, and partying that you will be doing in the next weeks and you will totally understand what I mean. Year in and year out, this has been an issue with most everybody. How do you enjoy the holidays without losing everything that you have worked for – weight wise? If there is one thing I could tell you, it is this ...

There is no better time to get a hangover than during the holidays, am I right? Even though you may not intend to drink too much, you just sort of get caught up in the festivities and before you know it, you have had a drink too many. Of course, that is still fun. The morning after is a different story. So how do you deal with a hangover? Different people have their own tested and proven cures although science says that there is no conclusive evidence as to how hangovers ...

Don’t rush it When at a buffet, do not give in to the tendency to eat quickly so that you can hurry back to the table for seconds. Rather, eat slowly (small portions so that you’ll have enough space in that tummy) and then before going back to the buffet table, take your time and decide whether you can really handle more servings. This will eliminate your risk of overeating and then suffering from the consequences later on. Don’t overdo it with sugar If you love sweets, you might have a problem here ...

There is no doubt about it – Christmas is the time to feast and eat as much as you can, right? Well, that is if you want to feel unwell the day after you go about your feasting. It is true that is very hard NOT to indulge yourself when Christmas time comes around. After all, it is not everyday that something like this comes your way. I don’t know about you, though, but I’d rather enjoy myself during Christmas and not feel ill afterwards. Here are some tips to keep ...