An annual beer festival? Sign me up!
Would you like your sweet tooth tickled? Let’s take a cooking class!
Wine tasting? Want to meet Fabio? Who’s up for a healthy eating challenge?
Where on earth can you find all of these events? I know, I thought of Disneyland at first too, but their churros don’t count as a ‘healthy dessert.’ The correct answer, my food loving friends, is Whole Foods Market!
myHealthyOC.com is always looking for new LOCAL, HEALTHY, FUN spots in Orange County and we love a good visit to our local Whole Foods Market to pick up a few favorite products, a lunchtime swoop on the fresh deli area or as a (more…)
As we continue our journey for a healthier 2012, excuses are starting to gain traction in the back of our minds. You are keeping up with your workout routine, but what if the results aren’t what you planned? What if you slim down in all the wrong places?
After speaking with your nutritionist or trainer, you might be left confused. We examined the top five fitness myths from a scientific perspective to expose some of the most common misconceptions about fitness and keep you focused!
Running is the best way to get in shape
Everyone is unique in their own special way, which means there is no best way to exercise that applies to every body type. Getting into shape depends on how much time dedicate to your health routine, a balanced diet and your chosen activities. After you get into shape, finding a health schedule that fits your lifestyle (more…)
In the spirit of nutrition, we just had to share this awesome list of seven not-so-awesome foods that food experts tend to avoid. Some will surprise and even disappoint you.
Canned tomatoes
Although an easy solution for homemade spaghetti sauce and vegetable stew, endocrinologist Fredrick vom Saal, PhD, at the University of Missouri won’t go near canned tomatoes. According to the doctor, who studies bisphenol-A (BPA), the acidity of the tomatoes cause the lining of the tin cans to release BPA in to your food. BPA, a synthetic estrogen, is linked to everything from reproductive problems to heart disease, as well as diabetes and obesity. Avoid the (more…)
There’s a light drizzle from the sky as I pull up to a seemingly typical warehouse off of Crown Valley Pkwy: CrossFit Laguna Niguel. So what’s in store for me this morning? I’ll soon find out A LOT, and it’s anything but typical.
Surprise!
First surprise of the day, this facility is not what I expected. It’s clean, fresh, bright and welcoming. Everything is organized and well-oiled, and you can tell that someone created this with an attention to detail and quality. There’s also enough equipment to have 20 motivated and sweat-loving people training per class.
One of the owners, Matt Kirby, told me that he had a surprise for me. What could this be? I admit, I was a bit nervous to find out! (more…)
It’s that time again sports fans, the Olympic Games are almost here. At the end of July, we will be glued to our TV’s watching in awe of the inspiring March of the Olympians into the opening ceremony in London, England. Sitting on the edge of our seats while our favorite athletes give everything they have to an Olympic medal is truly one of the most inspiring events there are.
While the Olympics may not be top of mind for most of us, the wheels are already in motion for the athletes and we are here to support them. These athletes are on what is probably the biggest journey of their lives, and it is our goal to keep you all inspired for them, ourselves, and for the challenge.
Ready to come out and support some of our local athletes that are on the Olympic journey? Right here in our own backyard, we have some of the best athletes in the world training and competing. This week the USA Women’s Water Polo Team will be hosting (more…)
