The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…
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…
Face it: Sometimes you just don’t feel all that sexy. But regardless of the reasons why, sometimes it can be tough to get your groove back. So when you feel unsexy and don’t have the urge to hop into bed with your significant other, what do you do? There are…
A whopping 60 percent of women say that good manners “absolutely” make a man more attractive. But is there any way to change a man whose idea of a fancy night out is eating at any restaurant that doesn’t have a drive-thru? There are ways to drop subtle hints to…
Summer is a great time to eat al fresco, whether you’re grilling or having a potluck — or both. But besides the bugs, be sure you don’t invite some other unwanted critters to your meal. We’re talking about bacteria that can make you and your fellow picnicgoers sick. Bringing food…
Before getting into acne control, let us know how it is formed. Oil called sebum is secreted normally from hair follicles which travel up to the pores where it lubricates and protects the skin. Sometimes, there are overworked oil glands which enlarge and produce too much sebum which can get…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience store for cream cheese and end up having to serve your caviar with Velveeta because to a 13-year-old they are…
Love hurts. You finally find someone you thought was “Mr. or Ms. Right,” only to learn they were all wrong. It just doesn’t seem fair. The good news is that time heals all wounds. While it wasn’t the most pleasant feeling, it was definitely a learning experience. How can you…
Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
Filled with good-for-you stuff like vitamin C and antioxidants, citrus fruits fortify your diet. Although great as snacks in and of themselves, they can also be used as primary ingredients in a variety of recipes. Plus, they have more health benefits than you know, so get creative with citrus fruits!…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Amy Daughdrill Fasting has been instituted by people of nearly all faiths as a religious practice since before recorded history. By definition, it is the act of abstaining from food, drink or both for a period of time. As a spiritual practice, it is believed to be an act…