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Wellness/Fitness & Nutrition
Do calorie counts help you eat healthier?
Friday, 29 July 2011
Would you be less likely to order a fast food burger if you knew exactly how much damage you were doing to yourself, calorie-wise? Studies suggest you might not, since cheap food is a bigger motivator than food that's good for you. According to Reuters, a study published in the British Medical Journal recently found that only one in six people ordered fewer calor...
Losing those few extra pounds through healthy eating
Friday, 29 July 2011
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but many people are still unsatisfied with their weight and body shape. Although there are some things that can't be alter...
Eating the right foods to look and feel beautiful
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
It may sound silly when you hear that eating certain foods can help you age gracefully. However, the fact of the matter is that eating right is crucial to not only feeli...
The perfect weight-loss snack
Monday, 25 July 2011
Alright, we'll admit it - dieting sucks. Feeling hungry is miserable, but sometimes it's all you can do if you're determined not to reach for that bag of chips or pig-o...

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Your new summer exercise routine
Friday, 22 July 2011
The weather is beautiful and the sun is shining, so forget about that gym membership and get outdoors! Exercising in the fresh air is good for your mind, body and spirit, and when...
Common nutrition mistakes
Saturday, 16 July 2011
The rules of a good diet are simple: Eat healthy, fresh, whole foods like fruits and veggies and lean protein, stay away from fast-food drive-thrus and don't pig out on snacks. B...
Get great gams for the summer
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
Looking for a way to tone those legs so you can look your best in your bikini this summer? Getting your calves and thighs in shape is a challenge - you use them every day when yo...
Healthy snack foods for the office
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
It can be difficult to make it through a day at the office if you don't have anything to munch on. Replying to emails on an empty stomach is harder than it sounds, but if you don'...
Walking: An underrated exercise
Wednesday, 06 July 2011
Think you need to hit the treadmill for two hours to get a good workout? Not so! For an easy, low-impact way to shrink your waistline and improve your fitness on those days when you j...
Are you really safer with a higher SPF?
Sunday, 03 July 2011
If you're planning on spending a few afternoons at the beach this summer, then you'd be wise to head to the pharmacy to pick out some new sunscreen. Most people reach for the highest ...
Excellent low-calorie snacks
Sunday, 26 June 2011
Trying to shed a few pounds for summer? You're not alone - but finding an easy way to cut back on your calorie consumption can be difficult, especially when you don't have a lot of ti...
Simple and easy weight loss tricks
Thursday, 23 June 2011
We hate to break it to you, but there is no effortless way to lose weight. Dieting is hard, exercise is harder and quick-fix pills don't work as well as you would want them to. That s...
Grow your own heirloom tomatoes
Saturday, 18 June 2011
There's no better time to bite into a ripe, juicy tomato than summer. Use them in caprese salads and homemade salsa, serve them on top of freshly grilled burgers or just eat 'em w...
Is a vegetarian diet healthier?
Tuesday, 14 June 2011
Everyone loves a few strips of bacon at breakfast or a burger at a backyard barbecue. But in the West, where our diets center around meat and cheese, could our reliance on factory...
Why you should resist the temptation to buy frozen meals
Sunday, 12 June 2011
You're browsing the grocery store, trying to decide what to make for dinner tonight, when you spot them: frozen meals. The siren song of these neatly packaged, single-serving, easy-...
Is your lunch slowing you down at work?
Tuesday, 07 June 2011
Deciding what to eat each day can be a challenge. Should you pack something? Grab a sandwich from the cafe next door? Pick up a snack from the food truck that's always parked arou...
Decline in height in developing nations indicates nutritional pligh
Friday, 27 May 2011
Being petite has often been considered feminine, dainty or even sexy, but did you know that the decline in average height in some developing nations is actually a sign of poor overall...
Top de-stress food fixes
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Yep, we know - sometimes a long day at work can you leave you feeling like your whole body is exploding out of your eye sockets. But at the end of the day, it's all too common to come...