Eat at least five servings of fruit a day. If you’re not getting an apple a day — or any fruit for that matter — it’s time to change your unhealthy ways. A campaign has been established promoting the importance of consuming five to nine servings of colorful fruits and…
Women have been taking oral contraceptives, aka The Pill, for almost 50 years to prevent pregnancy. But there are a lot of misconceptions about taking the pill, particularly those about weight gain. Most side effects of taking oral contraceptives are mild and include breast tenderness, nausea, headache and breakthrough bleeding….
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….
Peer pressure can be a positive force, especially when you’re talking about fitness and healthy eating. The positive influence of having a diet buddy or attending fitness classes with others has been proven to increase weight-loss success. There are probably plenty of people around you who will take notice as…
Author: Jim Martinez Welcome to a new year, and yet another cold season. If you’re like most adults, you’ll likely have a cold two to four times in the next 12 months. Children, especially preschoolers, have it even worse, getting as many as eight to 10 colds annually. Although most…
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…
Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, and radishes should be regularly eaten, while snow peas, mushrooms, celery, lettuces and string beans can be consumed occasionally. Staying away from peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, spinach, spinach, asparagus, beets and avocado is recommended. Popular with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and…
Goal setting plays a huge role in helping you stick with exercise. The best way to go about it is to choose an attainable goal. You may want to choose one of these four goals to work toward: losing fat, gaining muscle, sports conditioning or health. Losing fat is one…
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…
While the benefits of working out in a gym are plentiful, indoor exercise sometimes leads you down the road to a place called boredom and burnout. When this happens, there’s a simple solution: Reverse direction and take it outside! Participation in outdoor sports can breathe new life into your fitness…