As 2012 came to a close, so did the tallying of votes for the year’s best-ranked diets. Considering that two thirds of Americans today follow some type of diet plan, the results of the U.S. News rankings are of interest to many people. Successful diets and nutrition practices contribute to many lifestyle aspects, and they …
Nutrition
Twelve Steps to a Healthier Diet
Twelve months…twelve small changes. Let’s break up the big New Year resolution in to 12 smaller “bite-sized” nutrition steps. Any number of these small changes will make a positive difference in your diet. Give them a try, one each month. By the end of the year, you’ll find that you’re 12 healthy habits closer to …
Holiday Meals – The Answer to Better Health
Most people don’t think about how the holidays will help their health goals. Throughout the year’s frenzy of choosing carbs, proteins and fats, many get preoccupied with the pursuit for healthier and fit bodies. While this isn’t a bad practice, it often underscores some other important aspects of what being healthy really means. With the …
Marathon Finisher…Your Post-Event Recovery Guide
As competitors, it’s normal to get fixated on the finish line of a race. After weeks of brutal pavement pounding, the last thought in a runner’s mind is what to do once this test of endurance is over. However, it still doesn’t hurt to know some recovery tips for the calorie burning mayhem the body …
Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Diet Right Now
There are plenty of drastic changes we can all make to our lifestyles to live healthier or better manage our weight. Big moves like going vegan, cutting simple carbs or eating at home more may shrink your waistline and improve your health. However, in reality these extreme diet attempts rarely last long because they’re simply …