It's planting time! Eating smart requires eating plenty of fresh, organic seasonal veggies. But wait! Most backyard gardens include such staples as corn, green beans, tomatoes and carrots. Sure these are healthy choices, but there are a few ingredients that you can grow that will give both your recipes and your health a boost. [...]
Summertime is a great time to pick up healthy habits that will improve your life. One factor that makes a noticeable difference during hot weather months is to develop the habit of staying well hydrated. Sweating is how our bodies cool down in hot weather or during strenuous exercise, and we can help our [...]
Being indulgent without excess seems like an oxymoron. The truth is that not everything “stays in Vegas” or chosen locale. The one thing that comes home is the extra baggage around your mid-section. Keep trim and let loose with some low-cal alcoholic beverages this Labor Day. Red Wine Spritzer 5 ounces of red wine [...]
Fortunately, healthy meal replacement shakes make it easy to keep calories in check when you may be too busy to think about making healthy choices. Try these meal replacement shakes as an easy and tasty way to get the nutrition you need and feel fulfilled while leaving out the calories. Shake #1: Morning Energy [...]
Spring is in full bloom, and before we know it, summer will sneak its way back into our lives once again. With summer comes lots of fun, lots of sun, and lots of being outside. Hitting up the beach is one of the best parts of summer, especially for those of you who can [...]
A spring break trip to a warm destination is a great motivator to get in shape. You want to have a well-defined, toned body before you head to the pool or the beach in your favorite swimsuit. The following tips will help you get on your way to having the body that you want [...]
If you are trying to lose weight, you will find a new fad diet every week. One diet will say to swear off bread; the next diet will say to eat nothing but bread. Here are three of the top reasons to stay away from fad diets and choose something that actually works. Fad [...]
We hear a lot these days about “healthy cooking,” but exactly what that term means can be hard to understand. Usually we think of heart-friendly dishes as lacking one essential thing that we all love: flavor. That’s because, as westerners, we have learned to associate great taste with high levels of fat and/or sugar. [...]
Spring is often associated with planting new produce, but it’s also the season when several fruits and vegetables become ripe enough to eat. Make the most of this seasonal bounty by including some in your daily diet. Strawberries Strawberries give you a healthy dose of vitamin C and antioxidants, which help fight cell damage. [...]
A nice round Kardashian booty need not be a fantasy. Some of us are genetically blessed but most work hard to sculpt and enhance our derriere for the best bottom possible. Glutes are a feature readily apparent during bikini season and 5 steps can be taken to make the most of this asset. Exfoliate [...]