Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by William Winch Each year, more that 300 new junk foods are introduced to the marketplace. Compare that to the 10 new health foods that are introduced each year, and you can see why America has an obesity epidemic. How can a person successfully stay on a healthy weight loss…
You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to exercising. There are some inherent dangers of going overboard in your efforts. It’s important to give your body a break. If you work out every day without a recovery period, the muscles won’t grow. But the…
Leaf it to this veggie to get you healthy. Tis the season for kale. From the middle of winter to the beginning of spring, there’s a bounty of this leafy green vegetable that has a sweet taste. Kale is part of the Brassica family, which also includes cabbage, collards and…
Regardless of whether or not you’ll tip a mug of green beer or a nice stout in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the health benefits of beer are worth toasting. Of course, if you don’t drink, then it’s not an excuse to start. But beer is not the enemy it’s…
Consult your physician. Regardless of what health issues you might have, it’s important to speak to your doctor, especially if you suffer from any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease. One diet does not fit all. You may require a program that reduces your intake…
Walking continues to be one of the most effective and easiest exercises for all body types and fitness levels, a chance to use your core muscle groups, burn extra calories and elevate the heart rate. Whether you want to lose weight or get in shape, walking is an effective exercise…
By Cherry Norris I love it when people tell me, “You’re so lucky. You’ve never had a weight problem.” Ha! Little do they know! I struggled with diets and weight gain for YEARS! I’ve been on Weight Watchers, Nutri-system, Jenny Craig, the Hotdog diet, the Grapefruit diet, the Cabbage diet…to…
The Hamptons Diet uses two longstanding weight-loss approaches: the Atkins Nutritional Approach and the Mediterranean Diet. Combining what you might call the best of both worlds, the end result in an eating plan that stresses the importance of whole foods (preferably organic foods) that are minimally processed and have little…
Unlike many programs, The Hollywood Trainer Weight-Loss Plan is a holistic approach that focuses not just on the diet and fitness aspects of getting in tip-top shape, but the spiritual components that are also necessary to get yourself in a better place, both physically and mentally. Designed with the busy…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Rita Chaney Let’s face it, if you want to eat healthy, it is best to avoid fast food drive-thrus. But sometimes, you are short on time and require the convenience and brevity of drive-up windows. How can you grab a quick, on the run lunch and not blow your…