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January is dedicated to New Year's resolutions. February is all about hearts. And March is National Nutrition Month — that's 31 days dedicated to cultivating sound eating habits. Created by the American Dietetic Association to help Americans improve their diets, the month comes during the time of year when people find their resolve for making healthy choices start to fade. This year's slogan, Read more
Next time you're making your grocery shopping list, one way to make sure you're getting a good amount of fruits and vegetables is by writing the colors of the rainbow on your list. Last weekend I wrote down all the colors (well I used blue/purple instead of blue, violet, and indigo) to my list and made sure I got at least two fruits or vegetables that fit into the color category before I could Read more
A colorful diet is a well-balanced diet since different antioxidants create many of the different colors in fruits and veggies. Antioxidants keep your body healthy on a cellular level by cleaning up free radicals that can lead to mutations and cause disease. So next time you're at the salad bar, or planning a menu, try to eat a rainbow because the more variety in color the larger the variety of Read more
Start the weekend right: rainbow slaw with tahini dressing — Healthy Happy Life You can eat healthy and save money. Here's how — Huffington Post Ten ways to make oatmeal anything but boring — Shape Just because it's a simple recipe doesn't mean it's always better — Blisstree How much protein you need in your diet for weight loss and to avoid sore muscles — Self Not so fast! Nine Read more
We spent the last month taking a look at this planet and all of the deliciousness it has to offer. We talked about everything from Meatless Mondays to environmentally-friendly kitchen equipment. We even took a tour of the produce rainbow! And now, we've rounded everything up for you should you ever want a reminder that our culinary choices do make a significant impact on this world. Click through Read more
DIY tips to add style and personality to your wedding Eat by the colors of the rainbow All the stars who turned out for Coachella weekend one Which celeb wore the berry lip trend best? How to Spring clean your dating style Mock cocktails for expectant wedding guests The best accessories from Coachella 14 hot pictures of Zac Efron in The Lucky One Video: A history of Brad and Angelina talking Read more
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but many times, dinner is the most celebrated. If your excitement for dinner leads to overly decadent, big-portioned meals, here are a few tips for making a healthy dinner during the week. Prep things for a quick meal: The time it takes to cook a healthy meal can be less than the time it takes to get takeout, but if you haven't prepped yet, it Read more
These seasonal ingredients not only taste good, but they also have natural detoxing properties. Learn which Winter ingredients can help cleanse the body and how to incorporate them into your next meal. My doctor always recommends beets for times my body feels heavy or weighed down. Their fiber increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver, helping the body eliminate bile and other Read more
Eating a rainbow of foods is an easy way to give the body much-needed antioxidants. Besides giving fruits and veggies their pretty colors, substances like lycopene and beta-carotene may protect against cancer, promote brain health, and act as an anti-inflammatory. This isn't the time to be monochromatic: since each pigment provides different benefits, get as many colors on your plate as possible. Read more
Inspire yourself to get organized with cute desk accessories in every color of the rainbow. Upgrade your Post-its with these cute sticky notes. Get a fresh start in 2012 by organizing your desk and mastering time management. Don't borrow from CareerBuilder's list of top excuses for being late to work! No matter what your age or title, try these seven tips for conveying authority. Some topics Read more
