5 Fast Food Meals That Could Kill You
Fast food restaurants provide a level of convenience that is hard for people to turn down. In one year, on average, Americans will spend $110 billion dollars on fast food. This convenience is one of the main reasons that the incidence of obesity in the United States has skyrocketed in the last 20 years. Fast [...]
6 Foods for Healthier Looking Skin
Why spend hundreds of dollars each year on skin care when you can simply eat food for healthy, glowing skin? Foods packed with antioxidants can provide protection to skin in ways that cosmetic products cannot. These six super foods below have been shown to protect and help nourish skin for a healthy looking complexion. Throw [...]
Top 7 Cosmetic Ingredients That Can Kill You
Us women (and a growing number of well-groomed men) have a weakness for cosmetics, and for good reason. They make our skin look fresh and glowy, our hair shiny and frizz-free, and also make us smell like a bed of roses. Plus, they are just pretty! It’s hard not to be allured by the rainbow [...]
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Starbucks: The Good, The Bad, The BOMBS!
Admit it, most of us love something at Starbucks, whether it’s the lemon pound cake, the Frappucinos, or yummy iced teas…but, what about the calories? And, since Starbucks now uses eco friendly cups, and has gone trans fat and high fructose corn syrup free shouldn’t there also be healthy options to choose from? Well here [...]
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10 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Moving
Now that spring has arrived and the weather is improving, encouraging your kids to be outside is easier than ever! Children today are spending much more time than ever before watching TV, playing video games, playing on the computer, and are not getting enough exercise. Dietary guidelines state the children should be taking part in [...]
Earth Day Eating
Looking for a healthy dish to celebrate Earth Day? Below are a few green appetizer recipes to help you celebrate! Guacamole This quick, easy, delicious and nutritious dip is the perfect Earth Day choice whether you eat at home or take to a party. Hass avocados are packed with healthy fats. They contain nearly 20 [...]
Power Up Your Plate
Have you ever taken a look at what your plate looks like? Choosing healthy foods is only half the battle; you also need to be choosing more fruits and vegetables and eating smaller portions of meat and grains. The USDA has developed My Plate, which is a great teaching tool that shows you how to [...]
