It’s fall, and that means cranberries are in season. Far too often, this tart treat is overlooked as a superfood. Studies have shown that it’s a berry good idea to add this fruit to your diet. A wealth of research has been done on the health benefits of consuming cranberries,…
When it comes to spicing up your food, you don’t always need to rely on salt, sugar and other unhealthy ingredients to kick your dishes up a notch. There are plenty of health-enhancing herbs and spices that do the job. Not only do they offer palate-pleasing flavors, but they also…
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…
Cravings are probably the hardest part of following a diet plan. All you can think about sometimes are the foods you “can’t” eat instead of focusing on the foods that are allowed on your diet. And when your willpower is weak, do you run for the vending machine or your…
The geometry of eating right has changed. The food pyramid, which underwent a confusing makeover a few years ago, has now become a circle in the form of a plate. This version is much more user-friendly than previous versions – because it’s the shape of our serving dishes. The plate…
Beware of full-fat dairy. High in fat and calories, milk, sour cream and other dairy products can be a danger to your diet. Thankfully, there are a slew of low-fat and non-fat alternatives that won’t seriously affect your bottom line. Most of the time you won’t be able to taste…
Beware of the muffin – and other sweet breakfast breads. For years people have assumed that muffins are a healthy, diet-friendly option. However, that isn’t the case for the most part. Some muffins come with a heavy price in terms of calories and fat. A Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cheese muffin…
Need an intense, calorie-burning workout to jumpstart your summer fitness goals? Then a boot camp might be what you’re looking for. You’ve probably seen advertisements for boot camps or watched people participate in them on reality shows, but what are they really all about? Fitness boot camps are physical training…
If you think that certain phrases on the labels of foods mean they’re healthy choices, think again. Get down with the lingo before buying something that looks like it’s a boon to your health. Don’t think it’s all good if you see the words “all natural” – after all, saturated…
Going out to lunch is a favorite pastime of employees everywhere. Pop into just about any of your favorite dining hot spots and you’ll see long lines and hungry faces. While going out to lunch every day may seem like a great reward for a long morning of hard work,…