What to Eat Before a Workout
Headed to the gym first thing in the morning or right after work? Exercising with low blood sugar is a surefire way to sabotage your carefully-planned routine, but it’s definitely not ideal to inhale …
Nutrition
Healthy Holiday Snacks and Treats
Welcome to December! This month is full of celebrations: holiday parties, drinks with friends and family meals. However, alongside the joy and festivity, a full social calendar often causes some level…
Does Wine Make You Fat? A Guide to Alcohol and Weight Loss
Many sites and fitness gurus suggest cutting alcohol if you want to lose weight, but is it actually the alcohol that leads to weight gain? If so, why do some experts recommend 1-2 glasses of red wine …
26 Healthy Food Swaps for Everyday Eating
It’s common advice: “Don’t crash diet. Change your eating habits for good!” But what if all of your favorite foods have less-than-healthy ingredients? That’s where healthy food swaps for weight loss c…
14 Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Sleeping is not only great for weight loss, it’s also a time machine to breakfast (aka the only reason to get out of bed in the morning)! Everyone from doctors to personal trainers to moms proclaim th…
Should I Take a Multivitamin?
Multivitamins are one of the most controversial topics in the word of nutrition and wellness. Some people proclaim the benefits of a nutritional “insurance policy” in the form of a daily multivitamins…
Tiger Nuts: The Perfect Snack for Weight Loss
Despite this this natural superfood's popularity in Africa and southern Europe, tiger nuts and their byproducts are still considered specialty foods throughout the Americas. Also known as chufa, yello…
Different Types of Vegetarians: Confusing No More!
We’ve all been at a dinner party when that one guest proudly introduces that they’ve gone vegetarian, much to the hosts’ surprise. Dinner quickly escalates into full-tilt stress fest if the host doesn…
The Truth About Coffee & Weight Loss
Did you know that 54% of American adults drink coffee every single day? In just one country, that’s over 125 million people who reach for a cup of java to start their day! It's one of the most popular…
How to Lose 20 Pounds in 2 Months
Have a beach weekend, reunion or wedding coming up in about eight weeks? Dreaming of walking out as your slimmer, stronger self? Here’s how to lose 20 pounds in 2 months the healthy way! Embarking …