2015 is here! I look forward to it with excitement, as I do every new year. What will it bring? Of course, I have my own New Year’s resolutions. Often I don’t bother, because I doubt myself; I don’t think I’ll keep them, so what is the point of trying? But this year, I have…
Winter often gives a sob story that we all hate to hear. The cold weather certainly gets the best of most us- but not all of us. There are those who welcome winter with open arms-I mean, it’s hard to understand the love for the cold-but for most people, working out is the best way…
Although Christmas and Thanksgiving come with so much cheer, the holiday season can be the most challenging time of the year. The frosted cookies at the office, doughnuts and baking for a friend’s birthday, the chocolate gifts from your husband, the Thanksgiving turkey, eggnog, ham and rich side dishes certainly put too many of us…
A heart healthy diet is an eating plan designed to keep blood cholesterol low and prevent the risk of heart disease. This is usually achieved by eating foods that are low in saturated fat, total fat, cholesterol, and sodium. Now, this may sound boring and not something that you would necessarily want to indulge in….
DMAA, a popular supplement, is not a product you want to play around with. It’s misuse can lead to cardiovascular problems and even death! Dimethylamylamine, also known as DMAA, is a workout supplement that promises strength, energy, power and endurance when working out in the gym. It does, however, come with warnings on the packaging…
I love cucumbers, they’re refreshing and delicious, especially in a salad, and are equally good with vinegar or a creamy blue cheese dressing. But did you know that the humble cucumber is good for many other things besides eating? Here’s a list. 1. Rest your eyes – Laying two slices of cold cucumber on your…
Getting Rid of Belly Fat Belly fat. There must be a way of getting rid of it. Or, at least, reducing it to where it used to be when it wasn’t so like that. Like not so good in jeans. But you already know what they say: exercise. And Diet. That’s the secret to taming…
No, there is no chance that anyone is going to ban Red Bull, Rock Star, Monster or any other properly made and packaged energy drink. Why not? Because energy drinks are perfectly legal, widely used and generally safe. About half of young adults in the US take the drinks more or less regularly. Also, no…
Some people wonder if a frozen meal could have as much nutrition as one made at home. The answer is yes, and here are the reasons why. 1. MagicKitchen.com’s frozen meals are flash frozen immediately after cooking and packaging, so that as many nutrients are retained as possible, and to make sure that the food…
When talking about a balanced diet it’s important to make sure you have all your bases covered. There is far more to living a healthy lifestyle than exercise, portion control and simply counting calories, and making smart food choices like reducing your sugar and fat intake. When it comes to physical well being, you need…