by Life Upright | Jun 7, 2015 | Exercise, Good For You
This roller stretch hurts to start with on your glutes but it is excellent to work out the soreness. Bend and crossover the leg of the side you are working to get a deeper stretch. Roll back & forth until it eases. Also, hold static on top of the sore spot for a...
by Life Upright | Mar 17, 2015 | Good For You, Nutrition
Eicosanoids (eye-COS-a-noids) are little known molecules that have a prominent impact on your health. They are derived from omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids (EFA) and have various roles in regulating your blood pressure, blood clotting, body...
by Life Upright | Mar 16, 2015 | Good For You, Nutrition
FAT – the 3rd and final macronutrient to know. Fats are important for 3 main reasons: they are the catalyst for making eicosanoids (more on that tomorrow); they make food taste better; and they cause the body to release a hormone called cholecystokinin...
by Life Upright | Jan 28, 2015 | Good For You
Got nuts? I keep a supply of crushed assorted nuts (mostly almonds, walnuts and pecans) in a container with cinnamon added for extra flavor. It’s great to put 2-3 tsp on top of yogurt, oatmeal or ice cream. These nuts are rich in monounsaturated fats and...
