Beware of full-fat dairy. High in fat and calories, milk, sour cream and other dairy products can be a danger to your diet. Thankfully, there are a slew of low-fat and non-fat alternatives that won’t seriously affect your bottom line. Most of the time you won’t be able to taste…
Dr. Weil says the optimum diet should have variety covering all nutritional bases and minimizing foods that have harmful elements. The more fresh foods, the better. Decrease the amount of processed foods you eat. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables which are loaded with protective phytochemicals. Most adults should consume…
By Brenda Skidmore SAD, otherwise known as ‘seasonal affective disorder,’ is systemic in nature, and this condition can affect anywhere from 5 to 25 percent of the American population. The symptoms can range from a relatively mild subtype form, of which affects a larger number of people and is commonly…
His home gyms allow people to lose weight, tone their muscles and improve cardio health in one easy workout. Another perk is being able to consult with a personal trainer card after purchasing one of Tony Little’s machines. The Gazelle is an exercise system that uses both power pistons and…
The drive thru doesn’t always have to derail your diet. It is possible to stick to your weight-loss program while still hitting your favorite fast-food joints. The secret is to maintain the plan by making smart choices. Before you order a burger, fries and soda, explore the healthier options available….
The weight didn’t come on overnight, and it’s certainly not going to come off overnight. Focus on losing one to two pounds per week through healthy eating and exercise. It takes a combination of both to achieve lasting weight loss. As the old saying goes, slow and steady wins the…
By Peter Rodrick Thyroid is an important gland that is situated in the middle of the front side of the neck. Thyroid gland secretes some of the important hormones, known as thyroid hormones, that play important role in metabolism of the body. Metabolism is the process through which, the body…
The potential benefits to your health associated with wine consumption is a rather long list indeed, and new studies continuously relate a drop in the risk of cancer and heart disease with drinking wine. Even before the first book was written about wine in 1410 by a French doctor, the…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Choices are the best tool for preventing and stopping power struggles and rebellion. There are a few ways that parents can run into problems, however, so here are a few guidelines for using choices effectively. – Don’t give a choice if there is no choice. “Do you want to take…
The meal replacement plan has evolved over the years and now offers nutrition bars, meal bars, smoothies, snacks and powders. SlimFast boasts that there are more than 30 clinical studies that reveal the effectiveness of the weight-loss program. In addition to the diet-friendly, convenient products offered by Slim-Fast, the company…