Healthy Foods Go Skin Deep

Healthy Foods Go Skin Deep

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Eating the right foods is great for the inside of your body, but the results of a healthy diet can be seen on your face, too. If you have a problem with acne, then a healthy eating plan can improve your complexion by up to 20 percent. Diet definitely plays…

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Oat What a Feeling!

Oat What a Feeling!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s oatmeal that’s loaded with additives and preservatives… and then there’s the real deal. The experts encourage you to start your morning off with a bowl of plain oat flakes. Oats are rich in fiber and soluble fiber, making them a much-needed staple in your diet. According to the American…

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Do You Know Your Peak Time?

Do You Know Your Peak Time?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Some of us are early birds, and some of us want to shoot the early birds for being so chipper in the morning. When it comes to exercising, it’s important to be aware of your body’s natural clock. Pick the time when you feel the strongest and most energized to…

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More Movement Means More Energy

More Movement Means More Energy

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You’d start exercising, but you’re just too tired, right? It sounds counterintuitive, but a regular exercise program actually increases energy. Researchers found that typically sedentary people who complained of fatigue increased energy levels by up to 20 percent, and 65 percent reported less fatigue. The participants in the study simply…

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Have a Green Workout

Have a Green Workout

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Exercise is healthy for your body, but is your workout healthy for the environment? If you’re leaving behind a bunch of plastic water bottles, worn-out spandex or polyester clothing, or dead batteries in your wake, then it’s time to start thinking green. Start from the ground up by taking a…

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How to Run on the Beach

How to Run on the Beach

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Looking for a great workout while you’re vacationing this summer? Taking a sunset or sunrise jog on the beach sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? While there’s no doubt that working out in the sand provides great fitness benefits and unbeatable scenery, there are some steps you need to take to…

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Have a Safe Labor Day Barbecue

Have a Safe Labor Day Barbecue

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you plan to celebrate summer’s last days with a cookout, then there are a few safety tips you should know before firing up the grill. Grilled food is usually a better choice than fried or creamy foods because there’s no coating and no grease. The smoke, rubs and marinades…

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Resolve Not to Make Resolutions

Resolve Not to Make Resolutions

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s that time of year again when we create lofty goals for ourselves that are virtually impossible to meet. Avoid the self-recrimination that you’ll undoubtedly feel in a few months, and resolve just to do the best you can. Whether your goal is health-oriented, altruistic or family-oriented, you’ll feel better…

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Concerns About Coffee?

Concerns About Coffee?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Millions of us can’t start the day without a cup of joe – or several. Studies show that coffee is Americans’ primary source of antioxidants. But the news about java isn’t all good. Coffee has several negative health effects, and it’s obviously addictive. Here are a few reasons to try…

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Who Says It’s Not Easy Eating Green?

Who Says It’s Not Easy Eating Green?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Come mealtime, you can’t lose by going green. We’re talking about stocking up on green fruits and vegetables that are chock-full of vitamins and nutrients. Getting your fill of those leafy greens is a good place to start. Leafy vegetables fit well with any healthy meal plan because they’re low…

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