Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When it comes to carbs and weight loss, you’ll find dozens of conflicting opinions on how many carbs you should consume each day, when you should eat them and what types of carbs you need to include in your daily meal plan. Understanding how carbs play a role in your…
by: Alex Syrov One of the problems that women face is a blood sugar. There are a number of factors that can cause high blood sugar levels. Pregnancy and menopause change estrogen levels which affect metabolism and how body processes fat. In turn, that affects blood sugar levels. Menstruation also…
If you’re a certain age, you remember doing endless leg lifts in your best Jane Fonda costume to terrible 80s pop music. Fast forward a bit, and it’s sweaty spinning classes that attract the masses. Whatever the year, there has always been one hot workout trend that everyone is offering…
As couples plan their weddings, virtually everything gets documented on camera, from the moment of engagement to the family photos and candid reception shots. A photographer is there to capture every memorable moment of the special day, and some companies are going beyond the reception sendoff these days. An emerging…
Along with the weight-loss supplement, a balanced diet comprised of healthy meals and snacks is recommended. Trimspa also suggests 30 minutes of exercise four times a week, integrating both cardio and strength training workouts. Although bottles of Trimspa are flying off the shelves since the launch of the “Anna” advertising…
When it comes to your well-being, fruits and vegetables are your best friends. Nutritionally speaking, they are the superstars of health. The American Institute for Cancer Research and the USDA recommend you eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Here are some great ways to start…
Is your finger on the pulse of places in your home where germs love to lurk? You don’t have to be a complete neat freak in order to keep your family healthy — just be aware of where everyone puts their hands. A good rule of thumb when cleaning is…
It may feel great to get a new look and be pampered in the process, but what you take away from the salon may be some unwanted skin conditions and germs. You’ve seen the hairstylist reach into a drawer and grab a hairbrush, but do you know where that hairbrush…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
This Cinco de Mayo, make sure you’re prepared to celebrate the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Gather your family on this festive day to enjoy music, dancing and, of course, great Mexican food. As you’re getting ready for this year’s fiesta,…
Integrate interval training into your workout. Interval training is a regimen that uses both low-intensity and high-intensity movements. The key is to vary intensity levels throughout the workout — performing intense spurts mixed with periods of rest. Interval training improves cardiovascular health, boosts metabolism, increases stamina and more. It also…