They don’t call it a beer belly for nothing. Drinking excessive amount of alcohol can pack on the pounds. So if you’re watching your waistline, you may want to skip that next round. It’s important to remember that all alcoholic drinks are not created equal. Perhaps the smartest choice calorie-wise…
Instead of concentrating on cutting foods out of your diet, bring new foods to the table. There are probably a whole slew of fruits and vegetables you’ve never sampled. In order to prevent yourself from feeling deprived, train yourself to look at all the foods you can eat instead of…
Summer means hot weather, and heat means not wanting to fire up the oven and sweat out a meal. But if you can’t stand the heat, then there’s no reason to stay out of the kitchen. Just change the way you make meals. You might think the slow cooker is…
There’s nothing more disheartening than being diagnosed with a debilitating disease. As we get older, we’re more susceptible to chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and much more. And once you’re diagnosed with one of these conditions, then you may be at risk for others. For example, people…
When participating in any activity, it’s always important to be properly equipped so that you can have the safest workout possible. That means being prepared before you even get started. Take jogging or biking for example. If you’re one of those people who participate in outdoor activities, you should have…
You know you ought to eat breakfast, but preparing a morning meal at home just isn’t happening in your rushed household. So what do you do when you need to break the fast on the road? Good news — those belly-busting fast-food breakfasts don’t have to break the diet bank….
Cravings are probably the hardest part of following a diet plan. All you can think about sometimes are the foods you “can’t” eat instead of focusing on the foods that are allowed on your diet. And when your willpower is weak, do you run for the vending machine or your…
Want a food that’s as scrumptious as a high-fat, high-calorie snack? Tickle your taste buds with a sugary spud. Although they’re a favorite around Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes are beneficial to your health all year long. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin A. The…
It’s great to have access to all the nutrients you need in pill form. But when you eat healthfully and take a supplement, then you may be getting more than you need. Even if you’re not the healthiest eater, experts say that our food is so fortified that there is…
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year, the American Dietetic Association has chosen to focus on increasing fruits and vegetables, a great idea for everyone. Locally grown produce and eating seasonally have proven to be the best ways to get the most nutrition from fruits and veggies. As spring…