A healthy diet requires some sacrifice. We all know to cut down on calories and fats, but salt is just as detrimental to your health, and it’s much more common. Salt is everywhere, even in diet options. It may take some forethought, but it is possible to cut out the ... 

herbs If you want to start healthy snacking habits, you’re going to have to address the flavor dilemma. Unfortunately, the food industry has trained our taste buds to appreciate little besides salt and sugar. Even fat by itself isn’t enough to satisfy our cravings. Health food is notoriously bland, but ... 

fruits If you’re tired of eating nothing but apples and bananas with the occasional handful of berries, you should check out the international section of your produce store. There are a tremendous variety of untapped exotic fruits on the market. Many fill the holes our current fruit selection leaves behind. ... 

smoothie Smoothies are a health food masquerading as a dessert. A power smoothie is all about getting the right ingredients together to fill the gaps in your regular diet. You can fit a lot of different food groups in a smoothie, and there are endless ways to make your smoothie ... 

workout tips New Year’s brings new resolutions, and riding at the top of nearly everyone’s list is a healthier lifestyle. The most effective way to get fit is to practice healthy eating and increase regular exercise habits. These two steps are inseparable. Each boosts the other, and it’s impossible to ... 

healthy eating The holiday season is not the best time for healthy eating. It’s usually a key contribution to New Year’s weight loss resolutions. However, it doesn’t have to be. You can make a great, seasonal feast without completely destroying your diet. Good food helps you live a longer life, ... 

Protein is a vital part of any diet, especially for those looking to lose weight by building muscle. Protein allows you to feel full while simultaneously offering a burst of energy. It’s also critical for creating new tissues, which is where weight loss and muscles come into play. Unfortunately, you ... 

quick workout Sometimes, your schedule just doesn’t allow for a full workout. While there are many routines available for when you have a full half hour, plus showering time, to spare, sometimes you can only steal ten or fifteen minutes out of your busy day. However, this doesn’t mean that ... 

Healthy oils for cooking Most likely, you know a little about healthy oils and their uses. You probably already use them in homemade dressings, use them to season salads, or even put them in dishes after they’ve cooked. The problem is, many healthy oils aren’t so healthy once they heat ... 

It is no secret that soda is not healthy. With the added sugar, corn syrup, artificial flavors and high calorie content, there is little about it that is worth drinking. While diet soda certainly has fewer calories, it is also chock-full of artificial sweeteners and unhealthy ingredients. Plus, the caffeine ...