While getting all your essential nutrients from natural foods is ideal, it may not be practical in today’s society, and many people turn to vitamins to supplement their diets. Make no mistake about it, however, vitamin supplements are big business, and not all manufacturers have your best interests at heart….
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
We all know an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but do we really know why? Truth be told, apples are good to the core for so many reasons. From dental health to cancer prevention, this fabulous fruit is truly a nutritional nosh that can improve health and stave…
Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews
Should you go green? That is the question. We’re not talking about a quest for conservation. We’re talking about the heavily-hyped Debbie Meyer Green Bags that are supposed to increase the longevity of fruits and vegetables. So do they really work? We put these bags to the test. My husband…
Although weight loss is not the main focus of the diet, it is a welcomed side effect. Supposedly, when eating in harmony with your blood type, you will also lessen your risk for heart disease, liver damage, diabetes, cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Obviously, you will need to find out…
Among the perils of a new school and entirely new environment lies the myth – or is it? – of the Freshman 15, those 15 or more extra pounds gained during the freshman year. Many factors cause weight gain in college – heavy drinking, all-you-can-eat dining plans, late-night binges, no…
Among Tosca’s assertions is the necessity to eat six meals a day, drink plenty of water, stay away from sugar and high-fat foods and eat the foods God gave us versus man-made foods (i.e. processed foods). It is important to first realize what clean foods are — fresh, whole and…
Contrary to popular belief, safe sex does not equal lame sex. In fact, having good sexual health habits keeps sex fun. No one wants to deal with the discomfort that accompanies certain STDs – burning urination is definitely not fun, and we all know about the consequences of some of…
You probably wouldn’t eat food past its expiration date, so why put expired makeup on your lips and the rest of your face? It may surprise you, but just like food, makeup has expiration dates. The trick is to know how quickly your products expire and to keep track of…
Despite what you – and the people who condescendingly wonder why you can’t just find a significant other in the same zip code – might think, it is possible to have a successful long-distance relationship. The first step in making your LDR easier is to outline your expectations and your…
With less money to spend on more expensive clothing, people are looking for ways to pinch pennies and get the most bang for their wardrobe buck. That’s why secondhand stores and thrift stores are thriving. And we’re not talking about rifling through racks and racks of decades-old, dusty clothes. Consignment…