Dietary fiber is a needed part of eating a healthy diet. The cell walls of vegetables, fruits, and legumes are fiber - indigestible carbohydrates -that help with gastrointestinal health, overall health, and reduced health risks. Getting the right amount is critical and about 14 grams per 1000 calories consumed is...
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Being Grateful Has Health Benefits Too!
Have you taken time to reflect on the things and people you are grateful for in your life? Being thankful and grateful can boost your health, quality of life, and lifespan. Gratitude is a popular approach to improving one’s sense of calm and serenity. A few health-related benefits of gratitude...
Preventative Tips on Managing the Mosquitos
Mosquitoes are a nuisance and can keep us from enjoying nature and many outdoor activities we desire to do. These flying insects are known to transmit diseases such as yellow fever, Zika fever, malaria, and possibly many more serious issues. There are ways to reduce mosquitoes in your own yard....
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day, Celebrate by Donating Blood
We at RF&G Life Insurance encourage all Belizeans to consider donating blood if you are willing and able. The World Health Organization promotes the World Blood Donor Day annually and this year we are participating and supporting the efforts. Some of the key points about World Blood Donor Day include...
Preparing for the Tropical and Rainy Season
The rainy season is upon us and will run through the remainder of the year with the hurricane season ramping up as well. As we work through the issues with the current pandemic, we also need to prepare for our rain and storm season. We may see tropical storms, hurricanes,...
Sleep – It refreshes the brain and the body!
With all the social and physical distancing people might be catching up on their sleep. Many people were and are sleep deprived which influences our health, our increasing weight, our fitness, and our overall performance as humans. Improving both the quantity and quality of sleep is important and can make...
As You Move More, Be Sure to Warm-up and Warm-down Properly
Exercise is Medicine and when done properly can improve your quality and longevity of life. Improving health and fitness can be done by being physically active, recreating, performing specific exercises, and following targeted workouts. For optimal outcomes as we workout, or just go through work or live our day, we...
Now is a Good Time to Clean and Clean Out Your Stuff
Cleaning, disinfecting, and wiping things down has become even more emphasized today with the current COVID-19 pandemic. As we go through this experience, you also take time to clean out some of the other areas of the home as well – spring cleaning! Cleaning is the removal of germs, dust,...
Ideas to Save Money by Reducing Expenses
In the previous post, we discussed financial well being where we explored our relationship with money and methods to manage financial resources. As we go through the pandemic, we are having to consider ways to make our money last longer and identify the primary things we need. We are also...
Understanding Your Financial Wellbeing
Our relationship with money can influence our life in a positive way or a negative way. Those who keep a handle on their expenses and make wise choices on how they spend their money in a mindful way enhances their wellbeing. Those who do not keep track of their money...