Household items you don't clean - but should Some items in your house may host some nasty germs. Learn how to clean these often overlooked items.
Hot new beverage trends Looking for something to quench your thirst? In honor of National Beverage Day, Chandra Davis, founder of Drink Chia, discusses seven drinks that are not only cool to drink, but healthy, too
10 Mother’s Day gifts for a healthier you You work every day of the year to make sure your kids are healthy and happy, but guess what? If you don’t put yourself first, you’ll end up feeling depleted – physically, mentally and emotionally. So when your spouse asks what you want for Mother’s Day, forget the new vacuum and check out one of these 10 great gifts.
The Elimination Diet Try hosting a dinner party and you'll likely be confronted by one of the most compelling food fads of the moment—the elimination diet. While the practice of singling out a dietary super-villain was formerly reserved for food-allergy sufferers, health buffs are realizing that smart exclusions can reap big rewards. Related: Celebs With Bad Eyebrows While only 3 percent of people have a true food allergy (a shrimp cocktail or strawberries send them into anaphylactic shock), food sensitivities are much more widespread. "You may have stomach pain or bloating," says Dr. William D. Chey, a gastroenterologist and professor of medicine at the University of Michigan. "But it can also show up as fatigue, joint pain, or mental fogginess." Related: Foods That Make You Fat Eating foods that you may be sensitive to also creates inflammation, which may block key messages from reaching your brain—including the ones that tell you to stop eating or tell your body to burn fat or regulate blood sugar. So should you scrap moderation for hard-and-fast elimination? Maybe so. "Moderation is how you get fat—one cookie at a time—and it takes twice as much effort to undo that damage," says JJ Virgin, a nutritionist and the author of The Virgin Diet. What works, he says, are the easy-to-follow rules of food exclusion—you don't have to think twice about what to eat and, more important, what to turn down. Read on for the six ingredients to eliminate and what to swap in their place.
3 energizing smoothie recipes It’s finally spring - the perfect time to get out your blender and start making some smoothies. Satisfy your sweet-tooth with these 3 delicious and nutritious recipes. Whether you’re on-the-go, or just relaxing at home, they’re a quick, healthy way to add a little jolt of energy to your day.
Managing your pain through posture Good posture is not only aesthetically pleasing — but it helps you feel better, too.
The diet foods that health experts really eat The good-for-you staples, snacks, and treats that health experts are really eating—plus, how you add them to your diet.
5 healthy after-school snacks Kids come home ravenous after a day at school, demanding a delicious afternoon snack. The question is, how do you keep them happy and healthy? Here are five quick and easy recipes that are sure to delight your kids and add some variety to your usual go-to’s.
Healthy lunches to bring to work Looking for a few new ways to spruce up your brown paper bag lunch? Look no further - these recipes are quick to make and healthy, too. Everyone needs a good sandwich recipe. It's a well-known fact that a lunch filled with protein, healthy fats, fiber and whole grains keeps you fuller longer. Skip the burger joint!
