I never tire of talking about healthy snacking. Eating about every four hours keeps my hunger at bay, and maintains my blood sugar and energy levels. (Read: helps me not be a moody pain in the you-know-what). If your main meals are eaten hours apart, you're going to need something to munch on. Deep down you already know that sweets like brownies aren't exactly the best choice, so here are 10 Read more

Eating quickly can lead to weight gain, because you end up devouring substantially more calories than you would if you ate more slowly. Downing food fast can also cause unfortunate digestive distress. Here are some techniques to slow down your meals and enjoy your food without needing to loosen your belt. Source: Jupiter Images Read more

Your environment, from the sidewalks (or lack of sidewalks) outside your home, to your kitchen set up, can impact your lifestyle. Yep, environment can promote or detract from healthy living. The folks over at Shop Smart magazine have a few suggestion in their upcoming May issue to ensure that your kitchen is not making you fat. To read highlights just start the slideshow. Read more

I'm usually a salad girl for lunch, but I hate when I choose the wrong toppings and end up starving just a few hours later. Plus, an everyday salad routine can get a little boring. The solution: colorful, fun, all-vegetarian salads with high protein contents to keep me full. Here are five protein-filled salads that do just that! Sources: Flickr Users norwichnuts and jules:stonesoup; FitSugar Read more

February is all about hearts, and not just because of Valentine's Day. In the spirit of Heart Health Month, we're taking a look at some of the harmful health patterns that may be affecting your ticker. You think you're doing something good for your body, but what if that's not the case? From unsafe sips to sleeping late, here are six habits to avoid in order to improve your heart health. Read more

When you're trying to shed pounds, it's important to steer clear of the quick fixes and focus instead on healthy weight loss strategies. It's not always easy to decide which diet tips you should follow, though, so we've rounded up five common weight loss techniques you should avoid. Read more

To stay healthy and satisfied as the temperatures dip, try incorporating these Winter fruits and vegetables that pack a heavy nutritional punch. We've rounded up 10 vitamin-rich seasonal ingredients you should be eating, plus flavor-filled recipes that make the most of their unique flavors. Read more

When it comes to being healthy and fit, it's the little things you do every day that make a difference. Here are 10 things I try to do to stay strong, lean, and full of energy so I can live a long, healthy life. Some are harder to stick to than others (like exercising before work), but when I make an effort, I always feel better. I'm curious to know if you're doing them, too, and if you're not, Read more

This holiday season, I went a little overboard and am now feeling the urge to eat clean. Since most detox diets are usually calorie-deprivation diets in disguise, I steer clear of them, but I still think that there are natural ways to get your body back on track. Exercise, cutting out alcohol and refined sugars, and eating a healthy diet does wonders. A little extra help doesn't hurt either. Here Read more

Sitting down to three square meals daily works for some, but if weight loss is your goal, eating every few hours might be the answer. That's where your friend the healthy snack comes in. The habit of between-meal munching can turn on you, though, and cause the scale to go up if you make common snacking mistakes. Here are five things to keep in mind the next time you reach for something to nosh on Read more