Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes
It wouldn’t be summer without fresh mint in pots on the front porch and in the garden. Mint is so easy to grow, it has such a wonderful fresh scent, and it can be used for all sorts of things. Here are some easy ways to use mint: Put a…
What women wouldn’t kill for a mouth like Angelina Jolie’s? Unfortunately, most of us aren’t born with those luscious lips. That’s not to say you can’t achieve the trout mouth look. It’s simply a matter of following certain steps. For those women who are into cosmetic procedures, collagen injections or…
It’s great to have access to all the nutrients you need in pill form. But when you eat healthfully and take a supplement, then you may be getting more than you need. Even if you’re not the healthiest eater, experts say that our food is so fortified that there is…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Forget all the fancy claims on the front of the package – “Lite,” “Low Sodium,” “Reduced Fat” — they tell you nothing. What you need is a direct means of comparison between products, and this is found in a little box on the bottom or back simply labeled “Nutrition Facts.”…
Maintaining an exercise routine through the spring can be tough. Who wants to be inside working out when the birds are singing and the sun is shining? Yet we all know the importance of staying consistent with exercise. Check out the following five suggestions to stay motivated to keep up…
What’s in a name? A whole lot. Just ask Dweezil Zappa, Bronx Mowgli, Suri Cruise and other celebrity offspring who’ve been the unlucky recipients of some mindless monikers. Naming your children is a responsibility that one shouldn’t take lightly. What you decide in an instant will stay with your child…
Think your child will be lonely if she’s an only? Think again. There are many families these days who are opting for just one child. And despite what your mom, neighbor, best friend or the random lady in the grocery store might say, you’re not putting your only child at…
If you’re a single woman who is in the market for a great date, you may be wondering about how to successfully pick up men (or women), particularly if you’ve decided that you would like to meet someone the old fashioned way – i.e. in person and face-to-face. Once you…
Damaging your favorite pair of shoes can be a nightmare, especially if you paid big bucks and expected them to last a few years. Accidents happen, and whether it’s a snapped heel or a scuffed top, shoes take a lot of damage before they’re ready to retire. In most shoe…
Looking beyond the basic principles of healthy eating and exercise, The Fat Flush Plan leans on a rigid program that focuses on essential fats (flaxseed oil, gamma-linolenic acids and conjugated linolenic acid), protein (8 ounces or more per day plus 2 eggs), antioxidant-rich vegetables, moderate amounts of fruit, calorie-burning herbs…