By now, we’re all aware of the health benefits of red wine. It offers beneficial antioxidants that work to prevent cancers and heart disease while lowering cholesterol. White wine doesn’t seem to offer as many benefits, but its bubbly cousin, champagne, seems to. Researchers have found that sparkling wines, such…
Get ready to take the long way home. When you’re walking somewhere, it’s only natural to want to take shortcuts. However, it’s those added steps that will total up to more calories burned. Instead of hurrying to your destination, take some time to get extra physical activity. If a straight…
We all want a shapely behind. What we don’t want is the massive effort it takes to get a curvy derriere. We can attack this typical trouble spot with target exercises to tone and define the muscles of the butt. We spend so much of our days parked in a…
You might be thinking “Ch-ching, ch-ching,” but compared to the obscene amount of money you spend on fast food and dining out, this home delivery meal service is cost-efficient, time-saving and a lot healthier. Diet-To-Go offers low-fat, low-carb and vegetarian meals that are delivered right to your doorstep. There is…
Many people live and diet by the number on the scale, but does a weight-loss program really have to be dictated by a number? When that number becomes the be-all, end-all of your success and ultimately your self-esteem, then its value starts to dwindle. If one or two “bad” weigh-ins…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When you’re looking for ways to spice up your food or make a dish more palatable, condiments such as ketchup and mayonnaise typically come to mind. However, most dieters don’t realize that these condiments can actually sabotage your diet plan and leave you well over your daily calorie and fat…
Don’t rush through the very best part of eating: tasting the flavors and enjoying the textures. It may sound simple, but chewing your food slowly and savoring every bite also helps you eat less. Many of us take just 10 minutes or less to wolf down a meal. It takes…
When examining your eating habits, where you eat may be as important as what you eat. If you’re trying to get to the source of stress eating or habitual eating, then examine what you’re doing and where you’re doing it when the binge takes place. For example, if you snack…
If you are busy, not able to get up early in morning or have no time for gym, just follow this 20-minute home workout to stay healthy and fit. 1. Jog in one place for 3 minutes. 2. Do 25 jumping jacks. When landing, bend your knees slightly to reduce…
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…