“Twas the night before Christmas and hopefully you’re armed with a plan for surviving the big day without a major diet derailment. By following a few helpful hints, you can be sure you’ll stay on track and still enjoy the merriment. For many people, the Christmas holiday revolves around big…
If you’re watching what you eat, then one of the biggest pitfalls can be eating in a restaurant, especially with friends or significant others. When dining out, call the restaurant or get a menu online ahead of time. Many restaurants publish their entire menu online or have copies available for…
Variety is important to weight training because muscles are forced to adapt to changes. Simple tweaks are all it takes to keep your muscles guessing. There are many easy ways to mix things up in the weight room. One way is to add more weight and decrease the number of…
If you’ve made the resolution to snuff out smoking this year, then one of your best allies in the fight can be exercise. It’s great if you’re already committed to a workout plan – after you quit, you’ll see even better results because smoking and exercise have opposite effects on…
By now, it’s common knowledge that consuming five a day – vegetables and fruit, that is – can have some major bennies on your overall health and wellness. Fresh produce is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber that prevents deadly conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancer….
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…
Eating the right foods is great for the inside of your body, but the results of a healthy diet can be seen on your face, too. If you have a problem with acne, then a healthy eating plan can improve your complexion by up to 20 percent. Diet definitely plays…
What you eat is written all over your face. Think you’re getting a balanced diet? Take a look in the mirror just to be sure. As the old adage goes, we are what we eat, and nothing reflects that sentiment more than your skin. When you’re slashing calories from your…
You hear it all the time – eat your veggies. And leafy greens seem to give the best bang for your nutrition buck. But before you start scarfing up everything green, you should know the variances in nutrition from broccoli to Bibb lettuce. Unfortunately, the number-one green is dead last…
There are those dieters who believe that skipping meals will actually kick start the weight loss process. But experts know better — bypassing breakfast, lunch or dinner is actually the quickest way to derail your diet efforts. While it may help you lose weight in the short term, it’s actually…