My aunt used to down carrot stick after carrot stick to improve her eyesight. She swore by it, although I’d be hard pressed to say it drastically improved her eyesight. For the amount of carrots she ate, you’d swear she was trying to make her way to x ray vision. New research shows that two [...] [...more]
Did you know that you can prepare for some of life’s most challenging or nerve racking moments by filling your tummy with the right foods? Sure! It only makes sense that what you put in your body affects your brain and body, carrying you through those tough job interviews or revving you up for that [...] [...more]
Fun Fact: As you age, your metabolism typically slows down. You might just feel worse after two glasses of wine than you did ten years ago. When the night’s celebrations sneaks up on you the next morning, consider these four hangover helpers. Eat something spicy. Try something like a scrambled egg on toast with a [...] [...more]
Reaching for a sweetener to take the edge of your morning tea? Stay away from nutrient void sugar and chemically spiked artificial sweeteners. Honey does a body good! Unlike sugar and artificial sweeteners, honey has natural antioxidants and helps to protect your heart. While it does have slightly more calories than sugar (21 calories per teaspoon [...] [...more]
There are all kinds of diet trends out on the market. From systems like the Atkins diet to crazy crash dieting like the cabbage soup diet, some programs are more successful than others. My favorite diet trend to date is the Paleolithic Diet. Yes. Eat like a Neanderthal. It turns out that our club swinging [...] [...more]
As of late, Keira Knightley and her waifishly thin frame are the talk of Hollywood, probably because all the other stars are jealous. Take a look at this clip of her on David Letterman’s couch, explaining her exercise routine. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to get so thin that they no longer have breasts. [...more]
I’m an egg maniac. I have an egg for breakfast everyday, and I’ve also been known to rush home from work and make myself an egg dinner. Eggs are cheap, fry up in just a few minutes and taste great on everything from a toasted bagel to a fried tortilla. Seeing as I eat so [...] [...more]
In an effort to maximize its profits, Nintendo DS is preying on our insecurities and offering a weight loss coach that fits in the palm of your hand. The “game,” designed by a nutritionist, challenges the gamer to incorporate healthy tips into their everyday life. One challenge suggests that you flex your stomach muscles every [...] [...more]
A few months ago, a co-worker introduced me to Vanilla Chai Tea Lattes, and it changed my life. I know what you’re thinking, “But it’s just tea.” It’s more than tea. I get up 20 minutes earlier than I have to just so I have time to stop off at The Coffee Bean & Tea [...] [...more]
We all know the best way to ward off the sun’s harmful rays is to cover up with sunblock, but sometimes even the wisest of us can forget to slather on the sunscreen before heading out. So, you’ve wound up with a sunburn, now what? Here are a few tried and true techniques to soothe [...] [...more]
