Whether you’ve been loaded down with work, recently had a baby, or you’re schedule has just been too hectic to find gym time, it is a hard thing to get back on the fitness track. When you’ve been out of it for a while, you may feel hesitant and overwhelmed with incorporating your health and fitness goals again. Here are some helpful tips on getting your body back into shape! Continue reading
You need very few things to survive in life, food, water, shelter, a few scraps of $100 clothing, and friends. You can control what foods you eat, the amount of water you drink, the stability of your structure, and the cleanliness of your clothes, something you can control is your friend’s uncanny ability to cause you to stuff your face. Food and friends do mix, but how much should they mix? How can you manage your weight without ditching your friends? Continue reading
The doctor is right, you should love yourself. A strong self-confidence, without seeming too cocky, is a tough quality to maintain in such a judgmental society. However, you might want to put a little extra effort into feeling confident, it might benefit more than just your mind. There are certain health benefits, for the mind and body, that are directly related to having a strong sense of self and elevated levels of self-esteem. Continue reading
Life is a series of choices. One of the biggest choices is what we put in our bodies each day. Because the life of a working professional moves at such a fast pace, it’s easy to select the fastest food choices. These choices tend to be the unhealthiest. Also, life is stressful and these foods create a sense of comfort. Cheeseburgers = warm fuzzy feeling. Green peas = punishment.
It’s easier to make healthy choices one meal at a time. Below is a guide to what foods to eat during each meal of the day.
Smart phone users know that their devices can literally make life easier. Utilized properly, there nearly no aspect of life that can’t be enhanced by one those handy-dandy, visually stimulating iPhone, Droid or Blackberry applications or apps as they are commonly known.
Fitness and nutrition are no different. Hundred of apps are available to help us eat better, workout properly, practice yoga, etc. Here’s a list of the top fitness, nutrition and wellness apps for your smart phone. Continue reading
Here’s a tasty, nutritous and light lunch idea from the chefs at Whole Foods Market. Continue reading
Eating right and exercising daily will transform your body. Knowing which foods to eat can also transform your mind. The latest nutritional research suggests that there are specific foods that can boost your memory function. These foods are rich in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants so they should be an essential part of your daily diet. Continue reading
Eating healthy doesn’t entail a diet strictly comprised of vegetables and chicken breast (although that’s a good start). In moderation, some well-known tasty treats shouldn’t be frowned upon for dietary inclusion. Among these are sodium, red wine, and the wonderful treat of chocolate. Continue reading
We've all been there, but if you want relief that doesn't involve "plop, plop; fizz, fizz" read on!
Gas is not comfortable to talk about. It’s not comfortable to have, either. We all encounter this unpleasant condition from time to time, whether it is from an unwise choice of food or stemming from stress. From a young age we’ve been aware of what foods can cause excess gas. “Beans, Beans, good for your heart…”, well, you know how the rest goes. But not many people know how to naturally remedy the repulsive symptoms associated with gas. Continue reading
I don’t have a lot of time in the morning for a healthy breakfast. Honestly, I don’t want to get up any earlier than I already have to. That lazy habit is dangerous to carry over to lunchtime. Continue reading
Good eating habits will allow you to use less measuring tape.
Developing good eating habits is necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You can start doing better today just by evaluating what is in your kitchen and making changes the next time you go grocery shopping. Whether your goals are to lose weight, get healthier, or eat organically, think about what you are putting into your body and the effect those foods have on the way you look and feel. Continue reading
To look like this, toning is the key.
Everyone wants that model body, but diet and exercise are not the only answers. The ability to get every muscle to pop out of your chest like world class body builders is to tone. Here are a few quick tips on how to tone up to get the look you want. Continue reading
As treatment for obesity, bariatric surgery is becoming more popular every year. Diet and exercise alone may not be enough for those who are severely overweight. Most doctors recommend it is best to avoid invasive procedures like gastric bypass or banding to achieve desired body weight, but there are cases where surgery is the best—and lifesaving—option. Continue reading
Everyone wants to take a vacation. But between the planning, travel costs, and the stress of taking time off work, who really wants to put forth the effort. Thankfully, the internet is here to make things a little easier on the planning side. All travelers need to know is their budget and whether to pack the sunscreen or snow suits. Continue reading
Boxing is an excellent way to get in shape, tone your body and lose a few pounds while you’re at it. Continue reading
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program aimed at assisting people with the recovery process from a variety of heart-related issues, such as heart attacks, heart surgery, and procedures like stenting and angioplasty. The program pairs together the traditional rehabilitation aspects such as counseling and support with the necessary exercises needed to help your heart regain its full strength; it’s equal parts of a physical rehabilitation process, as well as mental.
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Introducing your kids to the wonders of the culinary world is an excellent exercise for parents. There are many ways to get them started to the life of a “foodie.” Continue reading
Don't let this be the death of your diet!
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to rejoice with family, but are devastating to the waistline you’ve spent all year in maintaining. Fear not! There are plenty of delicious holiday options that will fulfill nostalgic memories of holidays of yesteryear while being courteous to your figure.
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Kale is full of vitamins.
Kale is a leafy green vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. It is packed with beta-carotene and other vitamins and minerals that are found in greens. Chop some up into a salad or sauté it with meats, pastas, potatoes and other vegetables to take advantage of its range of health benefits. Continue reading
If you need this sign at you desk, you probably should monitor your diet.
Boy: Did you hear that one?
Girl: You’re disgusting, someone open a window.
Senior Citizen: Better out than in I always say.
Group of kids: Beans, beans, the magical fruit, the more you eat the more you toot! Yay! Continue reading
Grilled, blackened, or fried are generally the three choices for chicken in restaurants these days. We have all heard about what fried food can do to your arteries, so naturally people tend to pick one of the other two options. But could blackened chicken also have some bad health benefits for hungry consumers? Continue reading
Have you been hearing more about Omega-3 fatty acid supplements? You should be! Continue reading
Keep your skin looking young
We have all lied about our age at some point or another or seen someone our age who looked much younger. But what are you doing on a daily basis to affect the way you age. There are many practices that seem fairly innocent, but are aging you quicker than you’d like. Here are five habits that can be the difference between ten and twenty years. Continue reading
The body needs essential vitamins and minerals in order to conduct all of its natural process, keep your energy level up, and maintain a healthy working immune system to prevent further issues. There are certain amounts of these vitamins and minerals that you need on a daily basis. One of the most important, and most difficult to consume, is fiber. Research has shown that most people don’t get their recommended amount. This has caused food manufactures to come up with high fiber food products. Here are a few healthy, high fiber ways to get going in the morning. Continue reading
Instant oatmeal with fruit doesn't take lonmg to make and can keep you going until lunch.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but who has time to fry an egg when they are 30 minutes late and traffic is building up? A cup of coffee and a stick of gum is not enough food to keep you going until lunch time. Eating breakfast can also keep your metabolism going throughout the day, instead of firing it up mid-way. Here are a few hearty breakfast ideas that you can take on the go or make when you get to office. Continue reading
A turkey sandwich. A classic post Thanksgiving meal
So after days and hours of preparation, you have finished the Thanksgiving meal and everyone is stuffed and happy. Unless you fed a small country, you probably have leftovers. How do you keep from wasting them, when you already felt like you ate too much, and you are faced with the foil-covered plates and stacked Tupperware every time you open the refrigerator door? Here are some ideas to keep those leftovers healthy and the spirit of Thanksgiving preserved. Continue reading
Artificial sweeteners are chemicals or compounds that taste sweet but contain few or no calories. Many are several times sweeter than sucrose—table sugar—and need smaller amounts to taste just as sweet. Continue reading
This past holiday you probably had a second helping of mashed potatoes and gravy, a second roll with butter, and you tried every kind of pie, what’s the big deal? The big deal is that each bite is creating harmful plaque that is getting lodged in your arteries blocking the blood from traveling through the heart. We all know what that can lead to. So before you get yourself in trouble, here are seven ways you can lower cholesterol and still enjoy your holiday meals.
Every athlete needs to keep hydrated during training and competition. But what are they more likely to go for during those intense workouts, water or sports drinks? Most are going to look for a little flavor and those fancy electrolytes that sports drinks advertise are so good for you. But are you missing out on something when you skimp on the water and go for the tasty substitute? What are the advantages and disadvantages to downing a bottle of Gatorade versus a good old bottle of H2O? Continue reading
Walnuts keep you healthy!
Eating walnuts is a great way to boost your health, especially if you maintain good eating and exercise habits already. Walnuts are loaded with antioxidants, unsaturated fats and other nutrients that keep your heart and body in great shape. Grab a handful as a snack, or sprinkle them onto your salad and into your pasta.
There isn’t anything worse than passing on a flu shot and then getting the flu during a hectic week at work or during the holiday when you want to spend time with family. The flu will ruin your holidays if you aren’t taking care of yourself, and to be honest, if you’re a parent, your kids getting the flu will ruin both of your holidays. So how do you help prevent being a victim of the flu? Continue reading
Thjere are plenty of options and tips for a vegetarain holiday meal that go beyond just the sides.
If your holiday festivities include people who are vegetarian or vegan, it would be easy for them to feel out of place at a meal centered on meat and meat products. You want everyone to enjoy the holidays, so here are some tips to making sure they feel that they are part of the group: Continue reading
Finally, someone has made the link between food and feelings. A new book called The Happiness Diet is out to prove that bad food not only makes us fat, it also makes us depressed. I believe it, and I think it is important to understand the message and the data, especially as rates of obesity and depression grow in our culture. The links are impossible to ignore. Continue reading
Frozen dishes like theis salmon burger are loaded with sodium.
When keeping to a weight loss program, frozen foods can be a real boost to achieving your goals. They are convenient and easy to prepare, as well as having the secret to healthy eating—portion control. Continue reading
Juicers are fun gifts for the foodie in your life or for you.
If you have a foodie on your list of people to buy for this year, shopping will be a breeze. There are lots of fun gadgets and gourmet goodies on the market that will celebrate a year of culinary creation. As a person who loves cooking and eating, here are my favorites for every budget. Continue reading
Mustard vs. Mayo in the battle for condiment supremacy.
Condiments have a very special relationship with sandwich eaters. Ketchup, mustard, mayo, salsa, sour cream, salad dressing are all a huge flavor booster to any meal. But do certain condiments possess an added benefit? Is there a reason that mayo lovers should make a switch to mustard? Is the benefit worth change in taste? The following information may give you something to think about the next time face the condiments section in the grocery store. Continue reading
The United States has put a lot of emphasis on obesity and childhood obesity. Because of this, and media coverage, a lot of children are at risk to develop eating disorders based on how they look in front of their friends. A study found that children regardless of their weight, ate more when they were with their friends than with an unknown peer. An overweight child also was found to consume fewer calories when paired with a normal-weight friend than an overweight friend. These results suggest that, similar to adults, the eating habits of children are determined by social circles. Continue reading
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs in people whose bodies are unable to properly use or produce insulin. The result is a high glucose level in the blood. As obesity levels continue to grow, so does the number of people suffering from diabetes. Making a few changes in your lifestyle will help you reduce your risk for getting this disease. Continue reading
Although the Super Bowl comes only once a year, its enough to jeopardize your long-term fitness and weight goals over the course of just one game. For many sports fans, an afternoon watching the television and socializing can entail enough fattening sports food and drinks to ruin your “season.”
Before you find out too late that your game plan has failed, look in the mirror. If you see a football where a six-pack should be, we might be talking about you! Continue reading
A healthy diet is nothing to ignore, but is healthy necessarily good for you? There are many fad diets out there—the cranberry juice diet, the grapefruit juice diet, the gluten free diet, the no carb diet and so many more. There are some people who have tried them all, and others who haven’t tried any because they know the truth about a diet that everyone goes on, but sees no results. Diets normally include buying special, sometimes expensive, foods and a lot of dedication. But what about a diet that simply affects the way your food is prepared, versus the kind of food you consume? We are about to explore the pros and cons of the raw food diet. Continue reading
Working out with chronic pain is not easy, but it can be relatively painless, if you know how to go about it. “Chronic pain” can be anything. It’s nothing you want to mess with if you’re thinking of working out regularly. Continue reading
You are probably hearing and seeing the term “gluten-free” a lot more lately. Gluten-free diets are becoming more popular and mainstream, and products that advertise themselves this way are showing up in grocery stores and markets all over the place. Gluten is a particular protein that is used to preserve food during the production process. Basically, it’s what keeps bread chewy and cereal crunchy. Its role is to maintain elasticity in food. Continue reading
Is this glass half empty or half full?! Positive thinking, like any serious health habit, is a practice that does not take much to master. Optimism is not only easy to maintain, but is perfect for your overall well-being. Continue reading
Almond butter, a tool in your smart snacking efforts.
There goes your stomach again… rumbling away in the middle of the afternoon. Oh, you want to eat healthier but find yourself making your way to the closest vending machine or fast food drive through anyway. What can you do?
Parties can be a potential minefield for those who care about eating healthily. When faced with an appetizer buffet stuffed with snacks and high-calorie foods, it can be quite the challenge to stay on track with a diet.
Are vitamins truly healthy for you? Or are they simply part of media hype? Most medical professionals maintain that a balanced diet alone will give you sufficient nutrients—including vitamins and minerals.
However, who has the time to eat right these days? Continue reading
In the world of vegetables, green, leafy kale stands out as one with the greatest health benefits. It is a dieter’s dream—versatile, delicious and crammed with nutrients. Kale can be used in a salad, added to a main dish or used as a different side dish. Continue reading