summer

Summer is a terrific time to take advantage of lots of nutritious foods that are in season. To truly make the most of this opportunity and maximize health benefits, consider packing (or carefully purchasing) a salad for lunch! A salad every day may sound boring, but you can jazz it up with fresh fruit, vegetables, and small amounts of nuts to make a flavorful treat. Salads are also an excellent way to introduce new foods or foods you may not want to eat on their own, such as spinach or kale.

For more than 15 years I dedicated my life to competitive bodybuilding. I grew up in Algeria, moved to London, lived in Australia and finally made my way to California. I’ve literally been around the world in my quest for fitness excellence. During that time I learned and developed countless ways to accelerate progress and maximize time and energy expended during workouts. But it was only in the past 5 years, after I retired from competitive bodybuilding, that I made a concerted effort to apply all my knowledge and experimentation to help everyone achieve their goals in the fastest possible time.

Ways to Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk

With summer fast approaching, many of us are heading outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather. How many of you end up forgetting your sunscreen the first few times you go outdoors in the sun, and come home looking like a lobster? If this sounds like you, you definitely need to reduce your risk. Having five sunburns in your lifetime will double your chances of getting skin cancer. Here are some ways that you can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer: