Let's face it, most of us can't afford the personal trainers or state of the art treatments that the stars use to stay fit and lovely. What is easy to mimic however, are their diets. Knowing what celebs like Katy Perry, Fergie, and Jessica Biel are eating this Summer may be the motivation we all need to stay in our best shape during bikini season (and beyond!). Read on to find a loose food guide Read more

It's pretty easy to name a list of fatty foods — french fries, donuts, and cakes are a few that come to my mind. But what about fat-fighting foods? Besides being good for you already, there's a growing list of foods that actually help burn fat. Check out our list of what to stock up on if you want to slim down. Source: Flickr User thebittenword.com Read more

February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you're older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help lower cholesterol or improve your heart function. We've made it easy with these five foods that you should be incorporating into your Read more

Got weight loss on the mind? Of course you do — you and just about everyone else whose New Year's resolution is to slim down. Arm yourself against your expanding waistline by following these essential weight loss tips. Source: Thinkstock and Flickr User avlxyz Read more

Happy birthday to Shakira, who turns 35 today! The singer-songwriter has already had a stellar week: on Tuesday she was honored by France as a Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to music. Besides her obvious talents, we are celebrating Shakira for her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Keep reading to see what diet and fitness tips we've learned from Shakira Read more

One of the best ways to stay motivated and stick to your health goals is to make wellness as easy as possible for yourself. To shift your lifestyle and settle on better, healthier decisions, make a few quick modifications to your home. Here are 12 quick steps to turn your house into a health haven, room by room. Read more

Eating a healthy, balanced diet should be top on your list, especially if you're looking to lose some weight. You know you should avoid processed foods, but some of nature's whole foods, although pure and untainted, are so high in calories that eating too much can cause you to gain weight. Here are five foods you should enjoy in moderation when it comes to eating a healthy diet. Read more

Happy Year of the Dragon! There are many healthy Chinese New Year foods to choose from if you're celebrating the traditional way. But if all the holiday's celebrations have you craving some not-so-traditional Chinese takeout, don't worry — you don't have to bust your diet to enjoy these foods. From low-calorie kung pao to tempeh stir-fry, read on for 10 healthy Chinese takeout recipes! 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

Brain food! Everyone knows that good nutrition is essential to just about everything regarding tots' development — mental and physical. Feeding lil ones a balanced diet is a good rule of thumb, but there are certain foods that have proven positive benefits for healthy brain development. Unfortunately, telling kids that something is "good for them" isn't the appetite stimulant parents would hope Read more