Short on cash and wanting to do a workout at home? No time to hit the gym? No problem. You can be the chair-man of your own fitness program by simply having a seat. Find a sturdy, four-legged chair, and you can complete many muscle-toning moves without leaving the house….
Stop being lazy. Instead of paying someone else to do your spring cleaning, get busy. Shovel snow. Rake leaves. Cut the grass. Cleaning up the yard is a great way to get active. Not only are you getting the job done, you’re also burning calories at the same time. Believe…
Is it time for a lunch reboot? If your kids (and you) are sick of the same old, same old soggy sandwiches and underwhelming sides, then try some fresh and healthful ideas. Substitute a tortilla for bread, roll it all up and getting them to eat a sandwich is a…
The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…
When it comes to food, learning to just say no can be difficult when faced with a friend or loved one’s offerings. Regardless of their motives, people love to push food onto others. Whether it’s a girlfriend who likes to bake and give her creations as gifts, or your mom,…
It’s time to welcome some of the foods that were previously deemed unhealthy back into your diet. How many times have you been admonished not to eat something because of an old wives’ tale or outdated research? It’s time to stop avoiding those so-called bad choices and enjoy them again!…
Have you had your flavonoids today? Be honest, have you even heard of flavonoids? Most people don’t know the first thing about these substances known for their antioxidant properties. Flavonoids, or Vitamin P and citrin, are plant metabolites. There are upwards of 6,000 different substances found in plants. Flavonoids change…
The Hanukkah festivities are in full swing. You may be tempted to indulge in those typical holiday foods, but look at these numbers before you leap into a plate of gourmet goodies. Hanukkah lasts for eight days, and most of the traditional foods are fried in oil to honor the…
With one third of the calories found in potatoes, the turnip is chock full of nutrients — vitamin C, fiber, folic acid, manganese, copper and panthothenic acid. It’s also an excellent source of vitamins B6, E and riboflavin. A root vegetable, the turnip is low in both fat and calories….
You and your partner have made a pact to get healthy. You’re both determined to shed those extra tires. You’re both eating healthy and exercising. After just one week, he’s lost five pounds and you’ve only lost one pound. The following week, he drops three pounds while you shed one…