On May 14 th and 15 th , HBO released a four part documentary called, “Weight of the Nation”, showing the seriousness of obesity in America. The film was produced and funded by the Institute of Medicine, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,... 

Does this sound like you? “I am so frustrated with my ability to lose weight. I exercise 5 days per week, and still can’t seem to lose weight. I make all the right choices when eating out, too.” Think about how many times you eat out. As simple... 

Some parts of the world are moving into the warmer months and the heat is on! This means more sweating and fluid loss if exercising outside. Instead of an unnatural sports drink like Powerade or Gatorade , why not try natural coconut water? Afterall,... 

Frozen yogurt may be fat free or low fat, but that doesn’t mean sugar free or low calorie. Be aware of the amount of sugar that you may still be consuming at these popular frozen yogurt stores. The word “Yogurt” Doesn’t always equal... 

By now we know that we should be choosing brown rice over white rice. But, is it important to slow cook brown rice for 50 minutes? Or, can we save time and buy microwavable brown rice and still get the same health benefits ?  Almost Identical to Slow... 

Whole grains have become popular for the health conscious, but make sure you know how to select your whole grains correctly. “20 grams of whole grains, 35% of your daily value of fiber , oat bran, nine grain, low fat blueberry”, don’t these terms... 

Hummus has become more popular as a dipping sauce or condiment of choice for the health conscious. It is a traditional Middle Eastern spread made of pureed chickpeas, olive oil , and seasonings. Although it seems healthy, always double check your favorite... 

I do love magazines, I’m not gonna lie. I know the models are airbrushed and unrealistic, the information is regurgitated, but that doesn’t stop me from picking them up on occasion as a treat. I haven’t read Self in a really long time,... 

Good health habits and behaviors are the key to a long term healthy weight. Do you ever feel that bad habits are holding you back from your goal? It is not too late to change. Practice these few tips and you will be on your way to long term health. Continue... 

As we get close to the Easter holiday, the festive Peep Easter candy appears on the grocery store shelves. Peeps seem like a cute little treat, but what’s under their sugary skin? Even if you don’t celebrate Easter, you may have played games...