If you’re watching what you eat, then one of the biggest pitfalls can be eating in a restaurant, especially with friends or significant others. When dining out, call the restaurant or get a menu online ahead of time. Many restaurants publish their entire menu online or have copies available for…
Dr. Weil says the optimum diet should have variety covering all nutritional bases and minimizing foods that have harmful elements. The more fresh foods, the better. Decrease the amount of processed foods you eat. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables which are loaded with protective phytochemicals. Most adults should consume…
It’s that time of year again. Time to throw on a halfway decent-looking shirt over pajama pants and flip flops to run the kids through the carpool line, right? No one will see you from the chest up, so why should it matter? Well, maybe it doesn’t. But when you…
Their goal is to enable people to take off weight sensibly. The TOPS’ creed states that the desire to change comes from within a person and the most effective way to sustain change is to provide a supporting environment. TOPS provides peer-based support to help dieters meet with other individuals…
Television, in moderation, can be a relaxing, enjoyable activity for all ages. With such a variety of shows to choose from, there is something for everyone. Here are some great TV shows that can be found on the air or are available on DVD. We’ve broken everything down into age…
The holidays only happen once a year so you want to make the most of them. That means never missing an opportunity to incorporate some Christmas cheer into your days or nights. What better way to get into the spirit of the season than with a heartfelt holiday movie? Make…
When was the last time you took the time to hang out with your best girlfriend? If it’s been awhile, then maybe it’s time to reconnect. Of course you both have busy lives, but there are definitely great ways to enjoy spending time with each other outside of the usual…
Almost nothing feels better than making a really strong connection with someone you don’t know. This sort of “friendship chemistry” happens when you and a person hit it off platonically, and you end up making a new friend. It’s sometimes like starting a new romantic relationship in that you want…
Don’t judge a food by its color — that’s the advice of some health experts. While it’s true that heavily processed foods such as white rice, white bread and white pasta should be replaced by their whole-wheat counterparts, there’s a whole world of white foods that are actually good for…
It’s great when your beauty products are not only economical, but also can serve other purposes than the one it’s meant for. Invest in some inexpensive products that will go the distance this winter. First, lip balm is a must in winter when chapped lips are common. Most everyone has…