Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Everybody knows that alcoholic drinks are a source of empty calories, but rest easy; you can enjoy a cocktail or two without ruining your diet. As long as you focus on drinks low in fat and sugar, you can enjoy yourself without having to hit the gym extra hard. Besides…
The Food and Drug Administration recently decided to enter the fray in the discussion of sunscreen. In Summer 2012, their findings and rulings will be displayed on every bottle of sunscreen that claims to block the sun. Sunscreens that boast SPF, or sun protection factor, tend to filter only UVB…
When you’re trying to avoid pregnancy, a one-size-fits-all approach isn’t the best way to go about it. Of course you should consider your doctor’s recommendation first, but here are a few ways to choose the best birth control for you. Consider risk factors you might have – genetics, disease, allergies…
In the rush to get everyone out the door in the morning, you may neglect a healthy breakfast or simply drive through for a fast-food sandwich that is handy but definitely not healthy. There are lots of ways to ensure that your kids start the day off on the right…
Dr. Atkins’ Diet Revolution unveiled a diet that would change the way people looked at dieting forever after it was released in 1972. The diet consists of a four-phase approach — Induction, Ongoing Weight Loss, Pre-Maintenance, Maintenance — which asks for a large decrease in carbohydrates and an increase in…
Unlike many programs, The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan is a holistic approach that focuses not just on the diet and fitness aspects of getting in tip-top shape, but the spiritual components that are also necessary to get yourself in a better place, both physically and mentally. Designed with the busy…
There’s oatmeal that’s loaded with additives and preservatives… and then there’s the real deal. The experts encourage you to start your morning off with a bowl of plain oat flakes. Oats are rich in fiber and soluble fiber, making them a much-needed staple in your diet. According to the American…
Freshen up with parsley. You probably didn’t know it, but the benefits of fresh parsley go well beyond simply adding color to a plate. This herb is actually enriched with plenty of healing properties – and who can forget the fragrant flavor it adds to foods. The two most popular…
The Maker’s Diet is based on a variety of organic meats, vegetables and fruits. With this 40-day experience, you will be closer to your weight loss, health and spiritual goals in the name of the Lord. According to the Maker’s Diet, unclean, unhealthy and unacceptable foods have to go. Instead…
The astrology is basically rising sun astrology. And it lays great emphasis on studying all heavenly bodies to reveal about a person and make predictions accordingly. This astrology finds birth chart of extreme importance in order to get information about a person’s life. Vedic astrology is an age old astrological practice that originated in India in…