Get the Fever for Those Flavonoids

Get the Fever for Those Flavonoids

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Have you had your flavonoids today? Be honest, have you even heard of flavonoids? Most people don’t know the first thing about these substances known for their antioxidant properties. Flavonoids, or Vitamin P and citrin, are plant metabolites. There are upwards of 6,000 different substances found in plants. Flavonoids change…

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Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

Diet Reviews / Other

Simmons himself battled the bulge when he reached 268 pounds. Through diet and fitness, Simmons tackled his own weight loss demons in 1973 and lost 123 pounds. It wasn’t long after that he founded Slimmons, a Beverly Hills health club that caters to individuals of all sizes. Determined to help…

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The Rainbow Diet: Lose Weight

The Rainbow Diet: Lose Weight

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s not officially a diet, but there are plenty of reasons to follow the rainbow, especially when picking out fruits and vegetables. The secret to ensuring that your body gets the necessary nutrients lies in following an eating regimen that’s rich in color. There’s a wealth of health benefits associated…

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Diet Food Swimming In Goodness

Diet Food Swimming In Goodness

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s something fishy going on over here… and that’s a good thing. Ask any health expert and they’ll tell you to add fish to your diet. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (fatty fish to be specific) twice a week. In addition to being low in saturated fat and…

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The pH Diet

The pH Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

Dr. Robert Young and his wife Shelley, creators of the pH Miracle, stress that having too much acid in the blood is a leveling blow to your overall health. Wheat, meat, caffeine, sugar, refined flour, dairy, alcohol, cheese and some fruits are among the worst offenders that take a toll…

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Are Your Efforts Good Enough?

Are Your Efforts Good Enough?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health. The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great…but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don’t get in those recommended nine servings of fruits…

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Lose Weight Like a Celebrity…Not!

Lose Weight Like a Celebrity…Not!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

All that glitters isn’t gold. It’s hard not to be jealous of those superstars who shed massive amounts of postpartum pounds in a matter of months, while the rest of us are left battling the bulge for at least a year. However, when it comes to celebrity weight loss after…

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5 Ways to Conquer Cravings

5 Ways to Conquer Cravings

Diet & Fitness / Mind & Body

Conquering food cravings is vital to the success of your diet and weight-loss plan. No matter what diet plan you are on, you will inevitably face cravings. Everything seems to be going along smoothly; you’re doing great on your diet plan, and then you have a bad day or go…

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Slow and Steady Wins the Diet Race

Slow and Steady Wins the Diet Race

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…

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