AF Design

02/16/2025

Mushroom-Quinoa Curry Burgers: a tasty plant-based option packed with flavor and protein! 🍄💪

Homemade meatless burgers with fewer additives are a good option to processed food.Try this recipe for plant-based burgers with mushrooms and quinoa.

02/15/2025

Feeling low? Aerobic exercise might help. Research suggests it reduces inflammation, boosts dopamine, and increases motivation—key factors in easing depression. 🏃‍♀️💪

Physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, is known to reduce depressive symptoms, but how is not understood. Researchers from University College London reviewed multiple studies on depression, exercise, motivation, dopamine transmission, and inflammation. Study authors theorize that exercise...

02/13/2025

Staying motivated can be tough, but using psychology to connect your goals with personal values and creating a flexible plan will keep you on track. 🧠💪

How the psychology of motivation can help you quit quitting and protect you from the forces determined to derail your dreams.

02/12/2025

Purpose isn't just a goal—it's the force that guides you through challenges and fuels your passions. Reflect on your past, embrace your strengths, and let your purpose shine ✨

How do you define your purpose? Lee Jordan, MS, NBC-HWC, and Beth Jordan, RYT 500 describe four action steps below.

02/11/2025

Bone broth is packed with flavor and a possible boost for joints, but it’s not the miracle many claim. Enjoy it in soups or stews, but don’t count on it for radiant skin or pain-free joints. 🦴💪

Nutrition

02/10/2025

Early childhood drink choices play a big role in shaping long-term health. A study links sugary drinks to a higher risk of obesity later in life, showing the importance of instilling healthy habits early. 🍎🥤

Nutrition

02/09/2025

Mindfulness and exercise can help quiet the mind, pushing out distractions and bringing you closer to that sought-after "flow" state. 🧘‍♂️💪

Studies show that increasing physical activity and mindfulness may be a means to better achieve flow states.

02/08/2025

Magnesium-rich meals like this Salsa Verde Chicken are a great way to support brain health and boost your energy. 🧠🍴

Research showed that higher consumption of magnesium-rich foods, like this salsa verde chicken, was linked to better brain health.

02/07/2025

High-intensity training may help suppress appetite more than moderate exercise, especially when it comes to weight loss goals. 🏋️‍♀️💪

Vigorous exercise suppresses hunger more than moderate exercise for healthy adult men and women, according to a small study described in Journal of the Endocrine Society (2024). Among a group of healthy men and women in their mid-thirties, scientists measured ghrelin levels and perception of appetit...

02/06/2025

Exercise is a powerful tool for building resilience, especially when you feel confident in your abilities. The more competent you feel, the better you can handle stress. 💪

Research shows that feelings of competence may facilitate an individual’s ability to optimize the resilience gained from physical activity.

02/05/2025

Every small win adds up to big results. Keep the momentum going! 💥

02/04/2025

Exercise isn't just good for the body – it boosts kids' concentration too! A study shows that physical activity helps improve focus and school performance. 🏃‍♂️📚

New research shows exercise improves concentration in children, as exercise, concentration and quality of life are interconnected.