Because so many expecting moms do not have the right guidance when it comes to prenatal nutrition, they find themselves at a loss as to what to eat. While doctors discourage pregnant women to diet, there is no reason women should not eat sensibly. Babyfit.com is proud to be the…
It may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. You’ll get more bang for your dieting buck if you fill up on low energy-density foods, such as non-starchy vegetables, nonfat milk and soup broths. That means you get bigger portions with less calories. A study conducted by Dr….
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
With the growing problem of obesity in the United States, striving for good health might best be done by making exercise and diet a family affair. Mayo Clinic staff reports suggest treatment and prevention of childhood (and adult) obesity begins at home. Eating too much and not getting enough exercise…
You don’t have to be in France to do as the French do, especially when it comes to your hair. The French twist is actually a hairstyle you can tackle that doesn’t require a stint in beauty school. The ‘do is one of those elegant styles that can make even…
What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day? Plenty, if you don’t get your act together for this favorite pastime. For kids, there’s nothing grander than exchanging those traditional Valentines with classmates, friends and family. And face it, you don’t really have an excuse for not being prepared. From card stores…
By Marci Sloane, Ms, Rd, Ld/n, Cde An estimated 24 million Americans have diabetes and 1/3 of them don’t even know it! Diabetes can lead to many complications — since it is a disease of the vessels: heart disease, kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage and amputation are some of the…
Getting out your wallet at the end of a salon or spa service can be downright ugly. Between the person who actually performed the service you needed and the supporting players, who might include anyone from the shampooer, blow dryer, wax assistant or receptionist, you might feel like Daddy Warbucks…
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…
At the beginning of a relationship you tend to see only those things that are most endearing. It takes no effort to see only the best in your man. But a funny thing about relationships is that as they grow, the things you once found endearing become downright irritating. Suddenly…
Need a little variety in your sex life? Are you single with no one to mingle? Either way, investing in a few sex toys can spice things up. But if you’re a novice, then it can be really intimidating and weird to walk into a sex shop to examine their…