Vegetarian, Vegan, or Pescatarian?

Which is best? Maybe you’re interested in becoming a pescatarian, but there are more fish in the sea. Vegetarianism and Veganism are two other options available. Lifestyle diets are choices that we make to better ourselves, but with so many choices to choose from it can be hard to know which lifestyle would be the best for you.   Pescatarians have a lot in common with … Continue reading Vegetarian, Vegan, or Pescatarian?

Staying Active on Vacay

Millions of people set goals for themselves at the beginning of each new year. January starts, and the resolutions kick into gear. By the start of February, some of those goals are harder for people to obtain. Fitness is one of those new year resolutions that, if not careful, can fall by the wayside, especially while on vacation. When it comes to working out and … Continue reading Staying Active on Vacay

Women’s Nutrition

March is National Nutrition Month and National Women’s Month. In light of this awareness month, I interviewed Sandra Stuart to discuss women’s health and how nutrition plays a role in health. Stuart is a registered sports dietician who currently works with Moody Air Force Base and teaches nutrition classes at Valdosta State University.  Nutrition can seem daunting, but the whole goal of nutrition is to … Continue reading Women’s Nutrition

Why Choose Zumba?

Zumba is an exercise program that provides intense cardio in the form of dance which usually has a Latin style to it.   Jessica Terry is a Zumba instructor in Valdosta who has been teaching Zumba since 2008. In an interview with her, she told me how she typically runs her classes and gave me some tips.   From the beginning, Zumba had a Latin influence in … Continue reading Why Choose Zumba?

Words Matter

Words are the foundation of our communication with others. We are constantly using them. Even as I type this article, words are being placed together to expound upon a topic. No matter what, we can cannot escape using words. Once a year we celebrate this with “Words Matter Week.”   What is Words Matter Week? Since 2008, “Words Matter Week,” which coincides with National Grammar Day, … Continue reading Words Matter