When it comes to weight loss, it’s best to make life as easy on yourself as possible. No need to stress, which only inhibits your weight loss progress. So, we’ve come up with some easy, delicious recipes that won’t even make you think you’re trying to lose weight! Cilantro Lime Slow Cooker Chicken pictured above […]

It’s always important to make sure we are adequately hydrated.  Look out for these signs and symptoms of dehydration. 1. Bad Breath When you’re dehydrated, you don’t produce enough saliva, which causes bacterial growth. This in turn leads to bad breath. Saliva is naturally antibacterial (no, you can’t clean a wound with it), but it […]

We all have busy lives. Whether you’re a new mom, stay-at-home parent/grandparent, full-time officer worker, personal trainer, or work 2-3 jobs, there just doesn’t seem to be enough time in the day to accomplish everything we need to professionally AND personally. Many events in life happen unexpectedly (good and bad): wedding planning, pregnancy, promotion, moving, […]

This is a simple routine to do after long periods of sitting or just to help you become more relaxed. Stretches should be held for 20-30 seconds. Never bounce, jerk or force your body into position. Your movement should always be smooth. Abdomen Stretch This stretch focuses on stretching the muscles in your abdomen. Lie […]

Here are some moves that can help strengthen your ankles, prevent injury and allow for better stabilization in your other movements. 1. Walk on the Balls of Your Feet • Helps improve the arch of your foot and strengthens calf muscles. • Start on the balls of your feet, lifting your heels off the ground […]

By Lindsay Howard It’s officially flu season! Everyone is coughing, sniffling, and calling off work! If you don’t want to be down for the count, here are 4 Ways to Fight Off the Flu with Nutrition! 1. Drink enough water! Staying well hydrated will keep the mucus membranes in your nose and mouth moist, which […]

Here are a variety of foods that can put some sizzle—or fizzle—in your sex life. Strawberries Best We’ll say it: Strawberries are sexy. Here’s why. Good circulation is thought to be crucial for sexual functioning in both men and women, and strawberries are rich in antioxidants that benefit your heart and arteries. What’s more, they’re […]

4 Healthy Nighttime Snacks Late-night snacks don’t have to be synonymous with guilt! Try out these delicious treats when you get those evening cravings! 1. Apple Slices with Almond Butter & Raisins Put a little spin on this classical snack by slicing the apples across like little doughnuts instead of traditional slices. Spread a small […]

Bloating. It’s not only uncomfortable, but it makes our clothes fit differently and can negatively affect our day. For ladies, bloating is almost inevitable during periods and hard to reduce, so don’t get discouraged during this time. So how can we prevent general bloating? The answer is quite simple, and the application is very practical […]

Broccoli & Kale Based on recent studies, the cells of these veggies can actually get rid of air pollutants. So what does that mean for our bodies? Well, in a clinical trial of over 300 Chinese subjects, who consumed beverages and products with these cruciferous vegetables in them, urine outputs of 2 chemical pollutants, benzene […]