There are a lot of diets today that are very appealing for a variety of different reasons, some promising the impossible, some providing a quick fix that typically doesn't last. Losing weight can be accomplished with most of the diets out there, based on their varying criteria, but not all of them get you healthy [...]
Darn it! You loose all the weight and now you're left with loose skin! No worries you can tighten it up again with commitment to exercise and lifestyle changes. It's always best if you exercise along with your weight loss program because it firms you up while you loose weight. Even so, you can still [...]
Spring is here and it's time to cut back on the winter comfort foods, clean up the refrigerator and stock it with more nutritious options. Get off to a fresh start by tossing out any moldy fruits and vegetables, expired preserves, etc., that have surpassed their "fresh" state. Next, clean the shelves and crisper [...]
Sprinkling just a half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon on your food every day can help reduce blood pressure by as much as 5 points. Try sprinkling cinnamon on yogurt or cereals, popcorn, on baked pears and sliced bananas; cinnamon adds a nice touch to a variety of foods.
There is a increasing number of clinical studies being carried out that are attempting to find a firm connection between Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), nutrition and diet. To date, researchers haven't been able to pinpoint any "miracle" foods that can be said to, without a doubt, relieve the symptoms of RA. They have, however, found proof [...]
Having confidence and a positive mental attitude about your body is a great way to stay motivated about exercising. So, silence your inner bully and don’t be shy about strutting your stuff at the gym. Just turn on your favorite tunes and get to it. When you feel yourself giving in to your inner critic, [...]
For the most part we all look forward to the holidays; all the parties, the presents, layers of comfy clothing, a little winter snow and last but not least; the huge amounts of holiday comfort foods that we shouldn't be eating. You know what I'm talking about - Christmas cookies, snickerdoodles, hot cocoa by [...]
It's kind of crazy how exercise fads come and go and suddenly a chunk of old school cast iron can wind up being something that inspires people to jump into exercising. Well that's exactly what happened and before you know it you'll be asking where to buy Kettlebells, one of the latest exercise sensations that [...]
Some Blueberry History: Blueberries are an indigenous North American species that's reputation reaches way back in history. When the Europeans arrived, Native American inhabitants were already were enjoying blueberries year round. They were dried in the sun to preserve them. The native inhabitants added whole blueberries to soups, stews and meat. They were also crushed [...]
This aromatic herb, commonly utilized in Indian curry recipes, is equally valued for its anti inflammatory attributes. Turmeric has long been widely used to take care of eczema and is well known for its ability to speed the healing of wounds. The latest research indicates that turmeric might also firm maturing skin, and it is [...]
