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1. Don’t hit the snooze button Dozing for a few extra minutes can actually make you feel more tired and less focused during the day because it short-circuits your ability to get a full sleep cycle. 2. Drink a big glass of water Being even a little bit dehydrated can make you feel tired, and […] The post 9 Easy Morning Habits to Boost Your Energy appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

This post is sponsored by Heartland Food Group. However, all the opinions and thoughts presented are my own. As a seasoned dietitian and diabetes care and education specialist, many of my client conversations are about how you can enjoy some of your favorite foods without negatively affecting your health. Low- and no-calorie sweeteners and their […] The post Low- and No-Calorie Sweeteners in the News: Separating Fact From Fiction appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

Have you ever been here before? Something sparked you to set new wellness or health goals that you were REALLY excited about. Maybe you: Had a big event coming up (reunion, wedding, vacation, etc.) Were unhappy with the results from your latest doctor’s visit Watched an inspiring movie … or were wowed by someone else’s […] The post Tired of Not Reaching Your Health Goals? appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

A few years ago I remember seeing a chart of “burpee equivalents” for food. Do you remember it? A cookie = 141 burpees Small meatball sub = 402 burpees Big Mac = 506 burpees I’ve also seen charts for how many miles it takes to walk or run off different foods: 1 hour and 23 […] The post How Many Burpees Does 1 Cookie Equal? appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

Do you love “hacks” when it comes to fitness and health? I know I do! Well, these fruits and veggies below can help power up your workouts and recovery in a big way … And I bet the next time you see them in the grocery store, you’ll look at them in a whole new […] The post 7 Veggies & Fruits for Better Performance appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

Shocking stat! Only 1 out of every 10 people eat enough of this food group … Even though these foods help keep your heart healthy … your skin glowing … your energy high … your hormones balanced … and your tummy happy. PLUS, they can also help boost your mood AND manage your weight, while […] The post Only 1 Out of 10 People Do This… appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

Raise your hand if you love a “how am I doing?” quiz. (I know I love them!) I’ve got a little fitness & health self-audit for you today to help keep you on track with your healthy habits. This can be a good self-check to see if you need to double down on your habits […] The post Healthy Habits Quiz Inside appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

What would living a healthy lifestyle look like if it were easy? Fact: Most of us LOVE to make things complicated. There’s even a term for it: “complexity bias.” Complexity bias is when you decide to make a change in almost any area of your life … And all of a sudden you start thinking […] The post The Simplest Thing You Can Do for Your Health appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more

This month I’ve been talking a lot about next-level actions to get even better results from your fitness and health habits. You’ve probably noticed a theme: it’s all about the fundamentals. That’s because even the best ‘next-level’ actions won’t do much if you aren’t nailing your basics most of the time. But what if you […] The post How to Get above Average Results appeared first on Vandana Sheth ..read more