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’s a reason MP3 players have taken over the gym. One of the best ways to pump up your adrenaline during a workout is to turn up the tunes. Studies have shown that listening to music can actually heighten the flow of your exercises. If you’re a runner, then the…
You walk all day long. Wouldn’t it be nice to find out exactly how many calories you’re burning? When it comes to putting your best foot forward, experts recommend you take 10,000 steps a day. But who’s really counting? Your pedometer, that’s who or should we say what. For the…
Manufacturers bleach flour and sugar and heavily process these products making them a former shell of the whole foods they once were. Most white foods have been stripped of their nutritional value. They also have less fiber and vitamins than their whole wheat counterparts, which also have greater nutritional density….
Believe it or not, there are actually people out there that think the only way to prepare their favorite proteins — and other mealtime staples — is by frying it in Crisco. Not so much. In reality, there are many diet-friendly ways to cook – sautéing, poaching, broiling, smoking, roasting…
‘Tis the season to get outside and enjoy a football game, but for many, the main event is really the tailgate party that happens before kickoff. But high-fat meats that are smoked, fried or grilled can derail anyone’s diet efforts and make you sluggish before halftime. Other diet no-nos that…
Before you pop that top, do you know what’s lurking in that tall cool one? When it comes to beverages, sodas are public enemy number one. They may seem inconsequential, but it’s hard to believe how quickly the numbers add up. A 12-ounce can of cola contains 144 calories. If…
As the weather gets warmer, it’s tempting to cool down with some creamy, dreamy ice cream, but if you’re priming your body for bikini season, those confections can cause a major setback. The most decadent flavors can set you back more than 300 calories and 20 grams of fat –…
Regardless of whether you’re a novice or a veteran in the gym, it doesn’t hurt to have a helping hand when it comes to taking your workout to the next level. This is where a certified personal trainer comes into play. For many people, trainers are the ultimate workout buddy….
One of the biggest challenges faced by dieters is definitely cravings that strike at anytime, anywhere. Maybe you’re watching television, sitting in front of the computer and even reading in bed. All of the sudden – WHAM! You’re struck with the urge to run to the refrigerator. When your stomach…