The holiday season is here. It's a time of year known for larger meals, shorter days, colder weather, and, well, a little more stress on the buttons of your pants. Even the kids fall victim to the dreaded winter-time munchies, snacking on everything in sight. Fortunately, there ...read more
Many children in the United States go days without eating a single vegetable, according to a recent survey! Kids may be picky eaters, often turning their noses up at the steamed broccoli you put on their dinner plates. But eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is critical ...read more
As we are now officially into the summer season, it may be hard to keep your health goals top of mind as you're jet setting on vacation, running from BBQ to BBQ, and, oh yeah, looking after your crazy kiddos 24/7. But despite a busy schedule, you can keep your health goals top of ...read more
I'll admit it, I have a sweet tooth. Chocolate, ice cream, cake, brownies--I enjoy sugary treats; and, heck, I don't like to deny a craving. But when I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, I had to find a way to satiate (and, yes, sometimes suppress) the urge for desserty ...read more
Move over matcha, there's a new green drink on the scene... and it's taking over your Instagram feed. Celery juice has become the current trend among health nuts and influencers alike--so I had to do a little digging to see what all the hype is about. After all, I've been eating ...read more
If any food deserves two national days in one given year, it would be the donut. After all, it is a dessert and breakfast in one--so you really get some bang for your buck. Apparently, November 5, is National Donut Day (Part II), and we're more than happy to oblige with a sugary ...read more
Dieting on your own can be challenging and even alienating at times.. It’s been well-proven that “social dieting” makes weight loss more fun and successful—especially with programs that include elements like the spirit competition, teamwork, encouragement and, of course, gentle ...read more
Dr. Lindsey Duncan, celeb nutritionist and founder of Genesis Today shared with us some of her top tips to melt away fat this summer. Check out her best ways to blast fat without alerting your lifestyle this summer with these Natural Fat Burners that will Change Your Life ...read more
These days, I have a lot on my plate… you know, besides cookies. Working, parenting, “wife-ing”—there’s never a dull moment in this hectic life of mine, and I’m always tending to something or someone—and it’s usually not myself. My main form of exercise: chasing two toddlers ...read more
Like many of you, I'm sure, I'm forever looking for ways to clean up my diet. As the busy working mom of a couple of very energetic little ones, it can sometimes be hard to eat a clean diet...or even eat at all. I have to admit I've found myself looking at the clock in the ...read more
On the hunt for healthy snacks and quick foods that will have you feeling and looking great? Juice cleanses are great, but what about a few pantry staples that will help you ear your way towards health. I love the trend towards real food. People actually cooking again! Go ...read more
Hi my name is Kristin and I’m a snacker...I always have been and I probably always will be. I started my grazing habits as a wee kiddo, so they’ve been around for a few (ahem) years. Just because I tend to snack throughout the day, however, doesn’t mean my diet efforts have to be ...read more
I found a great delivery snack service. NatureBox is a monthly service that delivers an assortment of healthy and delicious snack foods to your door. I tested out the service. Check out what you get: Each box has five snacks. Each snack has about 20 servings. The best part is ...read more
Are you tracking your goals and resolutions this year? Tracking and reminders count. It holds you accountable and keeps you on course. In one of the largest weight-loss studies to date, Kaiser Permanente asked nearly 1,700 participants to try and eat healthy and exercise over ...read more
Image via www.catsanson.com With it being the start of the new year, we know that diets are on the top of many people's lists. In fact, according to data from Experian Marketing Services, diet searches outnumber exercise searches more than 2-to-1 during the first week of ...read more
Check out our latest video sharing 10 simple ways to lose weight and keep it off.Diets don't work. Healthy habits do. These tips are easy for busy moms to work into their routines. Nothing is expensive. Most of these tips are good common sense--we all just need good reminders. ...read more
Tony Horton, you've gotta love him. He's handsome, funny like a goofy school boy and most importantly, he's a smart fitness pro who knows how to motivate you with the body to prove that he's walking the walk! The reason why the 10-Minute Trainer works is because it's not just ...read more
Being fat isn't funny, but comedian and actress, Nicole Sullivan, sure made her weight loss transformation a giggle fest. I met Nicole a few year's ago when she was on a weight loss success tour with Jenny Craig and she performed a stand up for a blogger group. Now two years ...read more
TheDukan Diet first made it on the radar in the U.S. when it was reported that Kate Middleton and her sister, Pippa used it to drop pounds for the royal wedding. Developed by Dr. Pierre Dukan, the diet includes a high-protein, low-fat and low-carbohydrate diet that is designed ...read more
Two months have gone by, have you kept true to your New Year's resolutions? I am always looking for ways to make better choices while trying to loose the baby weight. Recipes for healthy cooking can sometimes be challenging. Eating Light 400 Calories or Less is a bookazine that ...read more
All carbohydrates are not created equal. A slice of white bread is very different than a slice of whole-grain bread and the same can be said for a bowl of sugary cereal as compared to a bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh berries.With the thousands (if not more), diets out there ...read more
Apparently there'??s some skinny housewife on some TV show hawking books about how to get skinny. Moms ask me all the time how I stay slim (5'7" 120--less than I weighed before the babies) so in honor of Food Month I'm sharing my secrets. In addition to a commitment to ...read more
