Trying to cook healthy can often be a sticky situation. But it’s not as difficult as you might think. There are plenty of things you can do to reduce your bottom line when it comes to fat and calories. The first fat-trimming trick is to invest in a decent quality…
Goal setting plays a huge role in helping you stick with exercise. The best way to go about it is to choose an attainable goal. You may want to choose one of these four goals to work toward: losing fat, gaining muscle, sports conditioning or health. Losing fat is one…
If you’re committing to a walking routine to keep up with your fitness and exercise resolutions this year, you can keep track of your progress by wearing a pedometer. Experts recommend that everyone should take at least 10,000 steps per day for better health, but you don’t have to count…
by Lisa Myer Jenny’s diet plan was driving Jim around the bend. After the birth of their first child, Jenny didn’t lose the 40 pounds of baby weight she put on during her pregnancy. Caring for an infant precluded her ability to zip off to the gym, and disruptions in…
Designed by Dr. Andy Larson and wife Ivy, the objective of the Gold Coast Cure is to use the medicinal properties found in foods to alleviate the symptoms of chronic illnesses that affect quality of life. The wellness program puts the latest-breaking nutritional news to the test… and works. There…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
It’s never too late to teach your children well — well-being that is. Whether you’re raising toddlers or teens, or any age in between, you have the power and the ability to turn things around and instill healthy eating habits. What your children consume today is the foundation for what…
Many people associate losing weight with deprivation. The reality is — you’re on a diet; you’re not dead. In other words, you can still enjoy modified versions of your favorite foods. You won’t believe how much you can actually save in fat and calories while still satisfying your cravings. It’s…
Don’t go nuts for nuts. Although many variations of nuts are rich in good fats — monounsaturated fats – and protein, they can still pack on the pounds when consumed in excess. It’s important to observe proper portion control. Unfortunately, it’s easy to overindulge on these high-fat treats. A reasonable…
These days, it’s hard to turn on the television for more than fifteen minutes without seeing at least one commercial talking about weight loss. However, when you get right down to it, more than weight loss is important, the key is making lifestyle changes – eating more nutritious foods and…
Exercising and dieting are tasks that are very difficult for many of us — just the thought of it makes us queasy. There are some simple ways to get out and get fit, and you just might enjoy yourself, too. Some people like to get up and head to the…