If you want to be healthier next year, here are 10 foods you should cut back on to make your health and fitness goals a reality. Are you looking to live a healthier life in the New Year? Eating right and cutting back on the foods that can harm you is the perfect starting point.Read More
How to Buy Whole Foods on a Limited Budget
Use the tips for how to buy whole foods on a limited budget to improve the quality of your groceries without increasing your grocery budget. I often hear people say they would like to buy healthier foods, but they are on a limited budget. I think it is possible to buy wholesome foods on aRead More
8 Ways to Eat More Superfoods
Have you heard that you are supposed to eat something called “superfoods” in order to optimize your nutrition and health? Superfoods are foods that are thought to offer a large boost of nutrients, antioxidants and immune boosting properties. These include foods like flax seeds, chia seeds, hemp protein, turmeric and many more. Sometimes, it canRead More
7 Simple Clean Eating Tips
As you transition to a diet of clean eating, you’ll find yourself frustrated at times and wanting to go back to old habits. These 7 Simple Clean Eating Tips are sure to be your safeguard when those days come. Not only do you want to better your health overall now, but you want this toRead More
100 Free Fitness Apps for Weight Loss and Work Outs
In the past we have discussed Ways to Get Fit on a Budget and shared Frugal Work Out Ideas because you shouldn’t have to pay a fortune to get fit! My friend Erika has helped me create a list of 100 free fitness apps that you can use on your phone, or in many cases a tablet, toRead More
How to Stick to Your Diet While Eating Out
Trying to stick to your diet while eating out is like an exercise in temptation. Can you resist the various temptations that will present themselves? The temptations start the moment you walk in the door. The smells of your favorite fat laden foods are wafting through the air. Once seated, the friendly waitress may asRead More
Tips to Help You Get Started Juicing
Juicing has been a craze for quite a while now and you may be excited to try it but are unsure exactly what it is and how to get started. You may even be unsure if it is something you want to do at all. Here are some tips for getting started in juicing. HowRead More
How to Manage Your Weight during the Holidays
The hardest time of the year to stay on track is during the Holidays. Everywhere you turn, you find temptation lurking in cream puffs, cookies, and cakes. If you put a little thought and apply these tips into your routine, you will be able to manage your weight despite the temptations. How to Manage YourRead More
5 Ways to Stick to a Holiday Diet Plan
Are the approaching holidays making you worry about your waistline? If so, you might be wondering how to curb holiday snacking. If you aren’t sure where to begin, take a look below at 5 ways to curb holiday snacking and have you looking your best this season. You don’t have to suffer or starve yourself,Read More
Holiday Diet Tips: 10 Calorie Bombs to Avoid This Holiday Season
We all know that trying to avoid that extra holiday weight gain can present quite a challenge, but did you know that some foods we think are not “too bad” can really blow you away when you know the amount of calories they contain? And I am not just talking about what you may eatRead More
Tips for Maintaining Healthy Habits While on Travel
It can be quite depressing to return from a vacation to find you have gained 5 or more pounds. And if you have health related issues, taking a break from your diet and exercise plan, may not be feasible. As many of you know my kids and I have Celiac Disease and my oldest sonRead More
The Health Benefits of Fish Oil
Fish Oil? At first blush it sounds cringe worthy doesn’t it? In fact fish oil, or Omega 3 Fatty Acid, is actually very good for you. Omega 3 Fatty Acid is found in the fatty layers of cold water fish and shell fish. There are two different types of Omega 3’s, short chain Omega 3’sRead More
The Health Benefits of Flax Seeds
It’s a New Year and with it comes New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, these resolutions often include getting in to shape and/or eating healthy. One way to improve health is making flax seeds a part of your regular diet. But what exactly are flax seeds and how do they help improve your health?Read More
The Health Benefits and Uses of Coconut Oil
It seems as if you can’t go anywhere without seeing coconut oil or coconut water everywhere you go. Celebrities, athletes, and media praise the use of coconut oil and swear by it’s health benefits. So what exactly is coconut oil and what are the benefits of using it? Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oilRead More
7 Clever Uses for Avocados
You may have heard of avocados being called “super foods” before, and that is because they are! Avocados are not only tasty, but they are filled with healthy fats and oils that your body needs. Maybe you like to use avocado in your dips or salads, but did you know there are other great waysRead More
Tips and Tricks for Eating Healthy on the Go
As the New Year approaches, so does the inevitable New Year’s resolution to eat healthier and lose weight. Why not get a jump start on your resolutions and start making some changes today? Changing what you eat at work or on-the-go can have a big impact on your health and weight loss goals. We’ve allRead More
Making Healthy Food Choices During the Holiday Season
1. Eat before you go. This may sound like a sure way to gain some weight, but filling up on healthy foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, and yogurt before you arrive to the dinner table is the best way to make sure you don’t over eat. At dinner, take a tablespoon-ish size helping of yourRead More
