Hey there foodies! Let’s dive right into a topic that’s near and dear to our bellies: eating healthy on a budget in Nigeria. Now, I know what you’re thinking – eating healthy can be expensive, right? Well, fear not, my friends! I’m here to show you some savvy tips on how to keep your tummy […]
Happy New Year! This is your year to thrive! Can i hear an Amen? Here are a few tips that may help you thrive in the new year:
Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that involves regular periods of fasting, alternating with periods of non-fasting. It has gained popularity in recent years as a way to potentially improve health and wellness, and has been associated with a number of potential benefits. Here are some of the potential benefits of intermittent […]
Do you struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the weekends? Here are some tips to ensure you do not fall off the healthy lifestyle wagon: Get plenty of sleep: Try to get at least 6-9 hours of sleep each night to help your body rest and repair.
Here are some tips for having a healthy week: Plan your meals in advance: This will help you make healthy food choices and avoid last-minute decisions that may not be as healthy. Drink plenty of water: Staying hydrated is important for maintaining good health. Aim to drink at least 2L of water per […]
Have you had back pain before? Then you will agree with me that exercising with back pain can be the worse thing ever! So, I have been exercising pretty consistently for the past eleven years and one thing is certain, I am not stopping any time soon. Ok… scratch that. I stopped some time ago. […]
Did you know there are rules for checking your blood pressure (BP) accurately? Yes, you should check your BP regularly. But it is important you do so right. So, before measuring your BP: đź”´Make sure your bladder is empty. Go and urinate. đź”´Now, rest comfortably and quietly for 5 minutes before measuring blood pressure. […]
A large number of people are now aware that fruits and vegetables contain phytochemicals and antioxidants that help reduce the risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain cancers, but they do not realize whole grains are often also great sources of these key nutrients. Whole grains are grains that exist in […]
The 2020 lockdown was the birth of our Ariella Health and Fitness (AHF) 7-day Medically Supervised Intermittent Fasting Challenge, even though I have personally practiced intermittent fasting for more than 8 years at the time. Since June 2020, we have had over 6000 clients pass through our challenges. It is one of our most sought-after […]
According to a study published in 2018 in PLoS Biology, a regularly raised nightly blood sugar, increases risk for diabetes and heart diseases. This is also known as “dawn phenomenon”. The “dawn phenomenon” also known as “dawn effect” is a naturally occurring early morning increase in blood sugar that occurs between 2am and […]
