Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Wilson St. Peter Stevia is about 300 times sweeter than sugar in its natural state. Its medicinal uses include regulating blood sugar, preventing hypertension, treatment of skin disorders, and prevention of tooth decay. Other studies show that it is a natural antibacterial and antiviral agent as well. Stevia is…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
By Janet Martin Gym memberships usually increase during the month of January because everybody seems to want to start their year with a resolution to lose weight and become healthier. However, after a few visits to the gym, many people start to become less enthusiastic in their efforts to be…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
While raw foods are not new, eating plans that follow this trend in healthy eating appear to be gaining strength across the country. The focus of the diet is on eating uncooked, highly nutritious foods — fruits and vegetables. Of course, these foods are low in calories and extremely good…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When you’re trying to lose weight and stick with a healthy diet, getting rid of sugary sodas and unhealthy drinks is one of the keys to success. However, you don’t have to stick with bland-tasting water to quench your thirst. There are dozens of tasty diet drinks and healthy drink…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
By Ron Subs Diets like Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and Nutrisystem offer a diet and fitness diary with their plan. Before you throw it away with the packaging, you might want to take it out and try using it for awhile. These journals are great tools for your weight loss…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
While many people turn to the latest fad diet or diet program in hopes of “losing 10 pounds in 10 days!” or experiencing “fast weight loss overnight!” few people actually get results from these programs and end up gaining weight from their yo-yo dieting habits in the long-term. Experts say…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
You have one of those natural, slender bodies that most people can only look at with both longing and envy. If this is you, and you have not had to fight tooth and nail to achieve this body, then you are very lucky. Think being so slim means that you…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Rita Chaney Let’s face it, if you want to eat healthy, it is best to avoid fast food drive-thrus. But sometimes, you are short on time and require the convenience and brevity of drive-up windows. How can you grab a quick, on the run lunch and not blow your…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Farmers markets have recently grown in popularity. But with so many options for fresh fruits and vegetables, it can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing produce. Knowing what’s in season is a useful tool for deciding what will taste great. Spring As winter gives way to spring, leaves of…
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Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Shannon Beineke Aphrodisiacs stimulate sexual desire, and one of the strongest happens to be food. It can add serious sizzle to your sex life. Aphrodisiacs affect no two people alike. So to see what works best for you, you may need to experiment with your lust for love. Chocolate…
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