Brendan McCarthy

Brendan McCarthy


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Strive to Achieve: Good Health Has No Short Cut

Let’s be completely honest here. There is just no shortcut to achieving good health. Like developing character or fattening up your bank account, it takes time. The only guarantee that we can accomplish and maintain such desirable gains is for us to continually improve ourselves and maintain a sense of discipline in every aspect of life. Hard work, diligence, patience and discipline will lead us to... (posted by Brendan 1 year 129 days ago.)
Check Your pH Levels for Good Health

The foods we put in our bodies greatly affect our health, or lack thereof. Every bite, every morsel, every drop of liquid that passes through our lips has the power to affect the body in ways we cannot even begin to imagine. You may have a clue as to what I'm referring to if you are one of millions of people on this planet who have some sort of allergic reaction to certain types of food or food products. One simple... (posted by Brendan 1 year 189 days ago.)
Choose Fresh Over Processed

If you are still getting back on track to eating healthily and reclaiming your figure, one easy way to do this without having to take out the calorie counter is to simply choose fresh, whole food compared to processed food products. We all know by now that processed food products contain artificial ingredients that do absolutely no good to the human body and cause not only seemingly inexplicable weight gain, but also lead... (posted by Brendan 1 year 232 days ago.)
Countries with the Healthiest Diet

Understanding what is healthy to eat seems to be a maze of obstacles in our modern world of processed and enriched food. You have to check the nutritional value of every product you buy at the grocery store, know how to prepare them, even be cautious on what is the "in" food. There is a tug-o-war on what food is good for you and what is not. Such as carbsone day they are proclaimed unhealthy then the next day you hear... (posted by Brendan 2 years 37 days ago.)
5 Reasons To Reach For A Green Smoothie To Fast Track Your Health

Not everyone would salivate at the idea of a green smoothie. If you're one of these people then you're missing out on a fast track ticket to great health! This gloriously green smoothie is actually a simple blend of assorted fruits with green vegetables added to it. If your Mama never told you to eat your greens, then you're in for a BIG surprise. Greens are essentially nature's... (posted by Brendan 2 years 91 days ago.)
Live Life, Travel Hard, Eat Well

Good nutrition and good health is non-negotiable. Whether you're off to an out of town business meeting, visiting your in-laws, or taking a week-long vacation, your health should never be a compromise. When you travel actively you lose more calories than you usually do, and unhealthy eating fails to supply you with the sufficient energy you need. Would you really want to meet your in-laws while you're cranky... (posted by Brendan 2 years 91 days ago.)