Gettin' Fresh With Freshology Gold Food Delivery


Updated 04/30/12 10:41 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jillian Michaels Freshology Gold Food Delivery Review

Preparing healthy food at home is a tried-and-true weight-loss strategy — assuming you have the time, the energy, and an eye for portion control. A healthy-meal delivery service takes the guesswork out of the equation, but does it taste good? Curious about how a strict regimen of premade meals could improve my eating habits, I jumped at the chance to try out a week's worth of Jillian Michaels Read more

No-Brainer or No Way: Could You Give Up Any of These White Foods?


Updated 03/27/12 2:37 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Giving Up Refined Carbs

While new research is popping up all over about the dangers of refined carbs — last week we learned white rice increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes — Americans continue to chow down. Giving up certain foods may seem like a no-brainer, but everyone has a favorite that is difficult to say goodbye to. I'm curious to know if you're able give up any of these white foods for good. Read more

The 6 Foods Every Runner Needs to Eat


Updated 04/05/12 2:02 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Foods Runners Need to Eat

A runner doesn't need to follow a strict or special diet to be in tip-top shape, but there are a few foods every runner needs to fuel her workouts, improve performance, and speed up recovery time. Keep reading to find out which foods do a runner's body good. Source: Thinkstock, Flickr User Veganbaking.net, and Flickr User janineomg Read more

Eating White Rice Increases Your Risk of Diabetes, Study Says


Updated 03/16/12 2:04 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

White Rice Increases Risk of Diabetes

Chances are you already know to avoid those high-carb, low-nutrition white foods like white potatoes, rice, and bread. A new report from Harvard released this week further confirms that regularly eating white rice is not a good idea. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, found that each serving of white rice you eat a day increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 11 Read more

3 Tips For a Healthy Lunch


Updated 03/15/12 2:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Bring Your Lunch to Work

When it comes to a healthy and cost-saving lunch, nothing beats bringing your own. But even if you've got the brown-bag lunch routine down, here are a few tips to keep in mind to keep your lunches healthy and satisfying. Add a salad: The easiest way to bring lunch to work is to add a heaping portion of greens to leftovers from dinner. Keep a bottle of salad dressing at the office, and even small Read more

Spring Vegetable to Try: Green Garlic


Updated 03/07/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Green Garlic

When green garlic first appears at the farmers market, you know that Spring has sprung. Picked before the bulb is fully mature, green garlic resembles a large scallion, with a small white base and a dark green stalk. The green garlic season is short (only a few weeks), so make sure you pick a bunch up when you see it, to enjoy the mild, slightly sweet baby garlic stalks. Green garlic is still Read more

Do This, Not That: Simple Tweaks to Save Calories on Weekend Activities


Updated 02/24/12 8:05 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

What to Do on the Weekend to Lose Weight

The weekends are made for relaxing, catching up with friends, and finishing any last-minute errands before Monday rolls around. All good things, but popular weekend activities like eating out, heading to the movies, or hitting the bar aren't always the healthiest ways to spend your day. If you're looking to shave a few calories off of your normal weekend rituals, look no further! Here are five Read more

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Cooking Tofu


Updated 03/05/12 5:18 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Cook With Tofu

If you haven't had properly cooked tofu, I can understand why you wouldn't be a fan of the sometimes squishy, flavorless, white chunks. Even if you're not a vegetarian, it's time for you to fall in love with this meat alternative, since it's an inexpensive, low-fat, and low-calorie way to get protein into your diet without adding cholesterol. 1. Tofu Doesn't Have to Be Soft, Squishy, and Read more

Healthy Fast Food Choices For Kids on the Go


Updated 02/20/12 3:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

The Best Fast Food For Kids

Gone are the days when McDonald's and Burger King were the only fast-food options for families looking for lunch on the run. Now parents have a plenty of choices when striving to feed kids quickly, without sacrificing quality and nutrition in the process. But beware of hidden pitfalls, like seemingly healthy meals that are actually loaded with fat and calories or lacking all nutritional value. Read more