Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by William Winch Winter is upon us, which means that everyone is bundled up in sweatshirts and pajamas sitting in front of the television waiting for the snow outside to melt in 3 months. Getting into that bikini (and looking good in it) is probably not on the top of…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
By Allison Preston Are you looking for a diet plan that helps you lose weight? Then you should look for the help of a diet buddy. A diet buddy is a friend or co-worker who you partner with to help each other lose weight. Many fitness experts know that if…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Have you ever wondered why more than 90 percent of dieters regain weight soon after their weight loss “success”? Dieters who choose a crash diet or extreme weight loss plan might enjoy the instant gratification of quick weight loss, but most end up regaining the lost weight and even a…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Melanie Grimes Tailgating can be healthy as well as fun. The fresh fall air stimulates the taste buds and warm comfort foods are the order of the day. Simple recipe changes can vitalize the spectators, as well as the team. Chili Chili is a traditional tailgating food and contains…
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by Ysabel J. Doran Before you throw that jar of fat-free mayo or those fat-free muffins in your shopping cart, thinking they’ll help you lose weight, consider this — fat does not make you fat. It sounds like a paradox, but in fact, it makes perfect sense. Fat on your…
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Fasting is a practice that predates biblical times and the relevancy of fasting has been debated for many years. When considering whether fasting is right for you, you must first understand your own body and know what you can handle. Fasting is a deprivation of the body from food for…
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by Rita Chaney For many of us who work and want to watch our weight and eat healthy, lunch can be the most difficult meal of the day. We’re “stuck” away from home with very little time to make decisions about where to go for lunch and what to eat…
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Premenstrual syndrome is an extreme form of stress that produces physical and psychological wear and tear on a woman’s body throughout the month, but especially prior to and during menstruation. Stop the self-perpetuating downward spiral of poor eating habits, poor nutrition and excessive stress, and improve your health throughout the…
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By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers, FreshBaby.com With so many choices in the grocery store, it is often difficult to pick out the healthiest foods for your family. Recently, a system was introduced to help consumers make this decision. It is called the NuVal system, and it was developed by…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When you’re trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, cutting out dessert and sweets can be one of the biggest obstacles to your success. Eating low-sugar or low-fat desserts may not satisfy your fierce sweet tooth, and the result can be some very strong cravings for sugar and…