Don’t Turnip Your Nose At This Veggie
With one third of the calories found in potatoes, the turnip is chock full of nutrients — vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, manganese, copper and panthothenic acid. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins B6, E and riboflavin. A root vegetable, the turnip is low in both fat and calories….
7 Strategies to Limit Halloween Candy Consumption
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
By Laura Crooks Halloween and all of the associated candy is upon us. Do you have a plan for avoiding the extra calories from eating extra candy? If you do not want to ban all candy, try 1 or more of these 7 tips to control your candy intake this…
Lighten up: Foods That Fight Depression
We live in stressful times, and all that stress can lead to serious bouts of depression. Typically, when we’re depressed, we turn to quick fixes. A tub of ice cream, a candy bar or a box of chocolates. But these only give us a temporary, artificial high, and we…
Roasted Chicken Thighs: Recipes That Rock
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
In search of easy weekday dinners that the whole family loves? Give those chicken breasts a rest and look no further than roasted chicken thighs. They are flavorful, juicy, tender and delicious. The best part? Chicken thighs are an economical cut, and they’re super-easy to prepare. You don’t need to…
10 Shoe Styles to Kick to the Curb
Our feet put up with a lot of strain and pain, and even the fanciest pedicure can’t hide everything. But shoes can, so why dress your feet in less than flattering uncomfortable footwear? While we’re suckers for footwear, we recognize that not all shoes are friendly to the feet, or…
The 4 Tools Needed to Lose Weight
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Ask most people what their New Year’s Resolutions were, and you’ll likely find a common answer to lose weight. With so many of us wanting to shed the pounds, why is the obesity pandemic reaching new heights? Weight loss tends to conjure up images of near starvation and tons of…
Little Ways to Look Polished
It’s the little things that make us shine throughout the day. So don’t let the details pass you by when it comes to looking polished and pretty, even when you’re not all that worried about how you look. When you have the little things taken care of, then it contributes…
Six Simple Rules to Low Glycemic Eating
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Consuming mostly low to medium GI level foods is one of the best choices that you can make to get a health and lean body. If you are new to the glycemic index, it may sound overwhelming and confusing to you. So now I will give you six simple rules…
What Should You Consider When Joining a Gym?
You’ve thought about it for a long time and have decided that you’re ready to make the commitment. But before you jump in too soon and find yourself stuck in a yearlong contract, there are a few things you need to consider before joining a gym. Gyms come in all…