You love burgers, but you’re watching your waistline. That doesn’t mean you have to resort to eating a dry patty of meat. Sure, you’ll want to ditch the chili, the cheese and the mayo. However, you can still enjoy a burger that packs a mean punch without overdoing it. Dress…
Fiber is a key component in promoting the loss of weight. Not only does it help people feel more full, it also fights off hunger. One serving of whole grain bread is more filling than if one devoured two servings of white bread. Fiber moves through the digestive system at…
We live in stressful times, and all that stress can lead to serious bouts of depression. Typically, when we’re depressed, we turn to quick fixes. A tub of ice cream, a candy bar or a box of chocolates. But these only give us a temporary, artificial high, and we…
According to the Bikini Boot Camp babes, the program is for people who are looking to start a healthy lifestyle and tighten and tone the butt, stomach and other trouble spots through balanced eating, fitness, meditation and motivation. While the expression “boot camp” may conjure up images of a rigorous…
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…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
You might be surprised to find out foods you thought were “healthy” really are not so much! Your family might have been better off eating chips, ice cream, or a big piece of chocolate cake. Consumers are bombarded everyday with “tricky” foods. Just because a box says that it is…
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…
As opposed to other diets where the goal is to lose extra pounds, the Inside Out Diet works to achieve good digestion, the foundation of good wellness and health. The Inside Out Diet was invented by Dr. Anthony Leeds, a medical doctor, renowned dietitian Fiona Hunter and expert in fitness…
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…
Nicotine Gum…The Patch…Electric Cigarettes… Anyone who has ever tried to kick the habit is probably well aware of the many smoking cessation products on the market. And with good reason. According to the American Cancer Society, only about 4 to 7 percent of Americans are able to quit smoking without…