It's not always easy to remember how long you've been exposed to harmful UV rays, especially if you're passing time playing at the beach, taking in an outdoor workout or hike, or chasing after your kids at the park. These I Will Reflect bracelets change color (from white to purple) when exposed to harmful UV rays. Plus, I think they're kind of cute too! For $5, you can't beat the price and Read more

Sick of your fruits and veggies going bad immediately (or so it seems) after you take them home? These new Produce Savers from Rubbermaid keep fruits and vegetables fresh and crisp up to 33 percent longer as compared to other traditional food-storage methods. The containers allow the produce to breathe while also separating it from moisture, making getting your five a day a lot more attainable Read more

I recently got this really cool gadget that I just had to share with you guys since I know you all really like salad. It's a great gadget for anyone that likes to bring salads with them to work. The Fit & Fresh Salad Shaker ($10) keeps your salad fresh and cool. Take your own utensils or a granola or nutrition bar on the top storage compartment (mine actually came with a pair of utensils that Read more

Looking for a fun way to get on top of portion control? I am loving these Yum Yum Dishes ($22 for a set of four) because each cute, little dish is only 4 oz. (1/2 cup). This means you fill up the little cup with whatever you are wanting, put the bulk of it away, and snack on. I know a few of you are going to say, "Well why would I spend my money on that when I could just measure it out myself?" Read more

We all know that portion control is a key component in losing weight (or maintaining weight) so anything and everything we can do/use to help easily figure out portion sizes is a great product in my book. A cool product, the EZ Weight Plate ($19.95), is perfect for figuring out portion sizes. There are eight (four big and four small) molded indentations complete with measuring sizes marked on Read more

I am a huge fan of olive oil, but too much of a good thing can be bad, and I often go overboard with how much olive oil I use while cooking. In light of this, one of my favorite healthy kitchen tools is the Misto Olive Oil Sprayer ($9.95). All you do is fill the sprayer with olive oil. Pump the cap to pressurize. Then spray on anything your little heart desires. A couple of spritzes will do just Read more

I am always looking for cool healthy gadgets to make being healthy just a little easier on my lifestyle. This Sundesa Blender Bottle ($8.50) is a 28 oz. plastic bottle with a surgical stainless steel ball that you drop into the cup with your ingredients and shake. The cool part is that the ball stays in the cup until the ingredients are emptied. It's better than just shaking ingredients in a cup Read more

I am always looking for easy ways to keep on track with my eating. This may be a bit neurotic, though control freaks do well at weight loss, but a food scale is a great way to keep track of what you're eating. The Salter Nutri-Weigh Nutritional Food Scale ($99.99) is a computerized food scale that allows you to record daily food intake and set dietary goals plus review your progress. The scale Read more