Use Your Melon for a Tasty Snack

Use Your Melon for a Tasty Snack

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You might turn to a sugary popsicle or creamy, fattening ice cream to cool you down when it’s sweltering outside, but if you’re still interested in looking great in that bikini for the last remaining weeks of summer, then you might want to consider another snack. Watermelon and its sweet…

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Save Money on Frozen Entrees

Save Money on Frozen Entrees

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There is no substitution for a fresh, well-balanced meal. That said, there are times when you can’t always get what you want… or need. So when it comes to dieting on the run or looking for a ready-made balanced meal in a pinch, those handy dandy frozen entrees can save…

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Do Express Workouts Work?

Do Express Workouts Work?

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

With a seemingly never-ending to-do list and a daily time crunch, squeezing in a workout can seem like an impossible feat. Many people simply give up on the idea of working out regularly when their schedule’s full, but the latest fitness craze involves adding a quick workout to your lunch…

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Food Combining

Food Combining

Diet Reviews / Other

The rationalization behind food combining is that different food groups require different digestion times. Making the proper combinations enables the body to digest and utilize the nutrients found in food to the fullest extent. The theory of food combining is extremely confusing and unless you have a thorough knowledge of…

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The Common Cold

The Common Cold

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Author: Jim Martinez Welcome to a new year, and yet another cold season. If you’re like most adults, you’ll likely have a cold two to four times in the next 12 months. Children, especially preschoolers, have it even worse, getting as many as eight to 10 colds annually. Although most…

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Jenny Craig

Jenny Craig

Diet Reviews / High Fiber

Unlike the promise of quick fixes or overnight successes like other fly-by-night plans, Jenny Craig calls for a more objective approach to dieting that upholds three main concepts: a good relationship with food, an active lifestyle and a balanced approach to living. Jenny Craig provides each member with a well-rounded…

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Wear Clothes That Fit

Wear Clothes That Fit

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s hard to feel good about yourself when you don’t look good. Instead of wearing clothes that are too big or too small, find articles that fit well enough to be flattering. If you’re unsure of what size you should be wearing, consult with a sales associate for assistance. She…

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Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?

Is the Freshman 15 a Myth?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Among the perils of a new school and entirely new environment lies the myth – or is it? – of the Freshman 15, those 15 or more extra pounds gained during the freshman year. Many factors cause weight gain in college – heavy drinking, all-you-can-eat dining plans, late-night binges, no…

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