Eating the rainbow involves eating fruits and vegetables of different colors every day.Plants contain different pigments, which give them their color. Different-colored plants are linked to higher levels of specific nutrients and health benefits. Each color represents...
Did you know that adding color to your meals will help you live a longer, healthier life? Colorful fruits and vegetables can paint a beautiful picture of health because they contain phytonutrients, compounds that give plants their rich colors as well as their...
Non-scale victories are health improvements that result from small life changes. They may go unnoticed if you’re only focused on the scale as a measure of your success. A bathroom scale shows a number, a snapshot of your weight at a given moment on a given day. But...
A woman and her husband go on a diet together. Are they both motivated? YES. Do they each faithfully watch what they eat and exercise? YES. Nevertheless, the man is more likely to shed unwanted pounds earlier in this process than his wife. You’re not imagining it,...
As you move into your 30’s and 40’s, you’re most likely pretty busy juggling work, home and family. Taking care of yourself may seem like just one more thing to add to your already-packed to-do list. As a woman, your health risks change with the passing of time. What...
Even if you don’t see the fruits of your weight loss efforts in the mirror, subtle changes are happening to your body after you lose 5 pounds. You don’t have to slim down to your high school size to get real health benefits. Losing just a few pounds makes a big...
Being overweight or obese can lead to a range of health problems. Although many different “fad” diets are available, a balanced lifestyle and nutritious diet are the key to healthful living and better weight control. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Have you set yourself a New Year’s Health Resolution? A survey conducted with a reach of 4,000 people and found that 43% of people expect to give up their goal after just one month. Research shows that 95% of New Year’s Resolutions are fitness related, but...
The start of a New Year is the perfect time to turn a new page, which is probably why so many people make New Year’s resolutions. The New Year often feels like a fresh start and a great opportunity to change bad habits and establish new routines that will help...
It’s easy to slip into a state of hibernation during the winter months, complete with baggy sweats and comfort food. But sitting by the fire sipping hot chocolate won’t help you reach your weight loss goals. Whether you’re working on your beach body, have made a New...
