Diets in Review
One of the best ways to lose fat is with some type of cardiovascular activity. The goal is to increase your heart rate in order to throw your body into fat burning mode. But the question is, which type of … Continue reading
Does your environment have an impact on your lifestyle? According to a new study published in the journal Rural Health, the answer is ‘yes’ as those living in the country are more likely to be obese than Americans living in … Continue reading
With the presidential election just around the corner, President Barack Obama and his opponent Mitt Romney have come under intense scrutiny regarding their policies, beliefs and respective plans for the future of our nation. But political issues aside, we can’t … Continue reading
If the dawn of fall brings thoughts of pumpkin spice lattes and plenty of seasonal sweet treats, then you’re in the right place. However, what you won’t find with these pumpkin spice protein balls is butter, added sugar, eggs or … Continue reading
Fall is nearly upon us, at least here in the Midwest. With leaves falling and the weather cooling down, we have three things on our mind: fall baking, pumpkin lattes and apple picking. With autumn in full bloom, the selection … Continue reading
If you’ve ever fumbled your way around a workout ball, this is the Saturday Drill for you. Though incorporating new equipment into your fitness regimen can be bit uncomfortable at first, branching out and trying new things will ensure you … Continue reading
Everyone finds inspiration in different places. Whether from a book, a speech, or even a friendly conversation, words have a way of striking us at the right time and place and motivating us for the better. For Oprah, those words … Continue reading
We’re so close to 10,000 awesome fans on Facebook that we can taste it. And it tastes like guacamole! Wholly guacamole to be exact. This weekend is National Guacamole Day (Sunday, September 16), and it seems like a perfectly good … Continue reading
When you think of the food and drink selection at Starbucks, what items come to mind? Venti caramel macchiatos, thick slices of lemon pound cake, bagels with plenty of cream cheese? Not exactly a great picture of what any successful … Continue reading
Ah, the weekend is upon us and it is time for a dose of healthy news. This week’s HealthBuzz is filled with buzzworthy headlines from DIR and our friends, like Shape, iVillage, Fitday. Plus, we offer some guilt-free comfort foods … Continue reading
By Abra Pappa for Nutritious America The idea behind most recipe makeovers is to take out or replace the “naughty” foods with “lighter” versions in order to reduce the big numbers from calories and fat. While reducing numbers is a … Continue reading