When researching weight loss tips, you may have heard of the terms ectomorph, endomorph and/or mesomorph. Regardless of your “body type”, you should focus on improving the overall quality of your diet while increasing the amount of time you spend exercising each day. A reasonable goal? Eliminate 500 empty calories per day (think soda, cake,... Continue Reading →

Great infographic about how soda impacts health http://ow.ly/MBbTb

Turmeric, a bright yellow-orange spice often used in the curries of Indian cuisine, contains curcumin compounds with medicinal properties. Curcumin is anti-inflammatory, a powerful antioxidant, and boosts the activity of the body’s own endogenous enzyme activities. It has been found to act via a variety of mechanisms to decrease your risk of heart disease risk... Continue Reading →

Five Habits that Cause Belly Fat http://ow.ly/LEIyE

Research shows that drinking plenty of water will lower your risk of kidney stones. http://ow.ly/La3IR

Benefits of dark chocolate http://ow.ly/i/8SnPH

Too cold to go outside and grill this winter? Cook with eggs! Here are some tips for Buying, Storing and Cooking with eggs. BUYING •Choose a carton that is cold. Check the date and always check to make sure eggs are not cracked. STORING •Store eggs in the coldest part of the refrigerator. •Fresh eggs... Continue Reading →

What do sweets mean to you? Sometimes, “healthy” foods are laden with added sugars and ingredients we should avoid. Make sure you read the labels! -1 serving Dannon yogurt with fruit on the bottom (mixed berries): 29g Total Carbohydrate, 24g Sugars -1 serving Häagen-Dazs ice cream (chocolate): 22g Total Carbohydrate, 19g Sugars http://ow.ly/i/8RxfF

Makeover your meals with Heart-Healthy Swaps http://ow.ly/ILraY

Traveling for the holidays?? Plan ahead with these healthy “on the go” snack options! -Part skim string cheese with whole grain crackers -Nature Valley Honey and Oat crunchy granola bar -Apple and peanut butter -Pistachios -Banana -100 calorie packet of almonds -Greek yogurt These snacks will help keep you on track and deter you from... Continue Reading →