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Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition
Are home cooked meals better than eating out? (Part 1)
Around 37 percent of people in the US eat fast food at least once a day. In today's fast-paced world the convenience of fast food and restaurants often competes with the benefits of home-cooked meals. While quickly grabbing a bite to eat from a fast-food place or ordering a takeout might save time, the advantages of preparing meals at home are substantial and supported by many studies.

Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition
Are collagen supplements necessary?
The sport supplements industry is worth over 25 billion dollars, and almost every week new products are coming on the market. It can be very confusing, and many products are very expensive too. Yet understanding what you may need to supplement is crucial for your health.

Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition
The most popular beverage (part 3)
After reading my previous parts to this series on coffee you might feel that you want to try to reduce or quit coffee. Maybe you have tried previously. Here some practical tips that might help.

Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition
The most popular beverage (part 2)
Did you know that legendary boxer Mike Tyson never had a cup of coffee in his life? Don't worry, I'm not suggesting to totally stop drinking coffee. However, it would be good to know and understand some health consequences that coffee may lead to, and as always make your own decision.

Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition
The most popular beverage (part 1)
Probably you already guessed, yes it's coffee! What then is the science behind caffeine — looking at its benefits, risks and genetic influences?

Kauai Garden Island , Exercise
How to get most benefit from exercise (part 2)
Do you exercise but are not getting the results that you would like?

Kauai Garden Island , Exercise
How to get most benefit from exercise (part 1)
Are you exercising in the correct way?

Kauai Garden Island , Nutrition , Weight Loss
Should we worry about insulin resistance? Part 2
All metabolic diseases have one thing in common — insulin resistance. It is very much the missing that your physician may not talk to you about, yet it is critically important.


How to improve willpower to get what you want
According to a survey by the American Psychological Association, 71% of us believe that willpower is a skill that can be developed. This is encouraging, and actually countless psychological studies have confirmed that this belief is accurate.

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Could resistance training be a better option for longevity than cardio exercise?
While both weight training and cardio offer distinct advantages, the key to a long and healthy life lies in balancing the two. It is important to integrate both forms of exercise into your weekly routine to make sure that you are addressing all aspects of your health.

Happy holidays — and how to sustain the holiday spirit year round
Holidays make us happier and bring us together, so it's likely that most of us would like to be able to sustain the holiday spirit. And while the holiday season may have a short-lived burst of joy and cheerfulness, there are actually effective strategies that we can use to maintain this uplifting holiday spirit throughout the whole year.