Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
With our hectic lives and breakneck pace, drive-thrus are often the go-to destination for many meals. And while it’s convenient, it’s our health that pays the real price. Most drive-thru fare is a poor substitute for a home-cooked meal; it has little nutritional value, excessive fat and sodium, and can…
With so many kids engaging in television, video games, and computer activity, it seems what most children are in dire need of is some time outdoors. Playing outside gives your child a chance to blow off some steam while getting their daily dose of physical activity. And yes, we all…
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….
The only thing worse than feeling sick is looking the part. You know what we’re talking about — chapped lips, puffy eyes, red nose and fever blisters. Even after you’re past the point of being contagious, the unsightly aftermath can linger for some time to come and leave you looking…
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 may seem like all bets are off when you and your partner start going at it in an argument. But out of respect and love for each other, it’s important to follow a few rules of engagement so that you both fight fair. The first and most important rule…
Being alone in a new city can be daunting. Perhaps a new job or just a fresh start was in order, and you moved somewhere where you don’t really know any other adults. Regardless of whether you’re a loner or an extrovert, you’ll need a support system at some point,…
We’ve all done it before. Sitting down in front of the television, you grab your favorite bag of cookies or chips and munch away. Before you know it, you’ve almost completely demolished the package of said snack in its entirety. It’s mindless eating, and it gets the best of all…
Whether it’s going to the same restaurant every week, doing laundry every Wednesday, or hitting the sack at exactly 11 p.m. every night, routines can get boring. Similarly, having sex with the same person – and only that person – for a long period of time can get boring, too….
Five a day keeps the diseases away. We’re talking about consuming at least five servings of fruit and vegetables every day. That’s the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the agency, fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that prevent chronic…