When it comes to breakfast, are you constantly bacon for more? Bacon has been an a.m. staple for years. There’s no denying the great taste of those crispy slices of bacon, but in reality grease is the word. No matter how tasty this salty staple is – it’s chock full…
Nobody’s perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health. The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great…but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don’t get in those recommended nine servings of fruits…
In honor of National Heart Health Month, why not stock your medicine cabinet with a physician favorite? Forget apples. Experts want you to pop an aspirin a day…and they say it could save your life. Aspirin therapy has made quite a name for itself over the years. According to the…
There is no substitution for a fresh, well-balanced meal. That said, there are times when you can’t always get what you want… or need. So when it comes to dieting on the run or looking for a ready-made balanced meal in a pinch, those handy dandy frozen entrees can save…
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the same can certainly be said of the stomach. Cut out all of those tempting treats from your eating regimen and you’ll soon find yourself feeling deprived. Deprivation can be a recipe for diet disaster. Imagine how much you’ll long for that double…
You think you couldn’t eat another bite after a big meal, but when dessert comes out, you just have to help yourself. Or you’re watching TV and eating out of a big bowl of buttery popcorn. You look down, and all of a sudden, the bowl is empty. Sound familiar?…
Experiment in the kitchen. Variety is the spice life — it’s also a great strategy for sticking to your meal plan. Trying different recipes will keep your weight-loss efforts from getting boring. And you don’t necessarily have to forsake your old favorites simply because you’re dieting. A little research and…
Leaf it to this veggie to get you healthy. Tis the season for kale. From the middle of winter to the beginning of spring, there’s a bounty of this leafy green vegetable that has a sweet taste. Kale is part of the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, collards and…
Just because we’ve been raised to eat three big meals a day doesn’t mean it’s the right — or the light — way. Research shows the best way to keep your metabolism revved up is to eat small, frequent meals. Some studies have found that people who consume more meals…
Most people don’t use their freezer enough. However, the freezer can be a dieter’s best friend. If you’re cooking for one, buy produce and meats in bulk and individually package your purchases by serving size. When you plan your menu for the week, you can defrost the pre-packaged staples. If…