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By Stephanie Saunders Dieting can be a struggle for even the most disciplined. Going against your cravings, turning down tasty desserts, and making wise restaurant choices is difficult for even those of us who give advice about it. And although recent studies show that caloric restriction has wide-ranging health benefits and may offer protection against age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s... Read More

What if you start exercising and eating healthy, dropping the junk food and you don’t see any weight loss in 2 weeks… is this normal or not? Let’s set some realistic expectations… Your inside body is going through changes that are not visible right away. It needs to purge all the bad that you have done to it before the... Read More

As the days grow shorter, there’s still plenty of delicious seasonal produce to enjoy. Check out this recipe that features late-season favorites like beets, cauliflower, and walnuts for a delicious, nutritious salad that’s great any time of year (but especially now!). 2 oz. balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. whole-grain or coarse-grain mustard 4 oz. olive oil 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon... Read More

Guacamole Dip Guacamole, a dip made from avocados, is originally from Mexico. The name is derived from two Aztec Nahuatl words – ahuacatl (avocado) and molli (sauce). The trick to perfect guacamole is using good, ripe avocados. Check for ripeness by gently pressing the outside of the avocado. If there is no give, the avocado is not ripe yet and... Read More

Where you live can predict your health.  Who you hang out with can predict your health.  This will show you where you stand or sit…  But you can change this! Move more Have more fun Do more Add healthy foods Give up gorging Check out fun workouts. Courtesy from Ellipticaltrainers.org Source: EllipticalTrainers.org Bookmark & Share Read More