Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Brain Foods

growthology.com
It's exam week which is a very crucial time for you to get your head in the game!  One of the best things you can do for yourself this week is to make sure you are eating the right foods to help give you energy and fuel your brain!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Sun-Fighting Super-Foods

www.awakening360.com
The weather is getting warmer and it's time to protect your skin from the sun's harmful rays!  Did you know that there are foods that can actually help prevent and treat sun damage?  They're known as "sun-fighting super-foods"!

Monday, April 16, 2012

Eating out, guilt-free!

johnbarban.com
Eating out doesn't have to be another slap on the wrist.  There's no reason why you should avoid it completely in fear that it may ruin your diet or make you feel guilty afterwards for cheating.  There are some healthy alternatives and ways you can improve your food choices when eating out.  With these helpful tips, you can eat out with your friends and enjoy your food while staying guilt-free!

Monday, April 9, 2012

Do I really need a multivitamin?

www.summarynewspaper.com
Whether your doctor has said you don't need them or you've heard that the body doesn't absorb them in pill form, you may be questioning whether or not you should be wasting your money on multivitamins.  What's the use?  You eat a well-balanced diet anyways.  BUT... I'm here to tell you, maybe you shouldn't turn your back on them...

Monday, April 2, 2012

To juice or not to juice?

themastercleanse.org
Juice diets and juice cleanses are increasing in popularity, promising weight loss, body detox, and treatment and prevention of colds and certain cancers.  But, are they really safe and effective?  Here are some truths about juice diets that may answer your question on whether to juice or not to juice...

Monday, March 26, 2012

How to Read a Food Label

www.123rf.com
Knowing how to read a food label and understanding the nutrition information can seem complicated, but it’s actually easier than you think!  Being able to read a food label is essential to choosing healthy, nutritious foods.  Let’s briefly discuss the break-down of the nutrition label so you can make better food choices.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Grocery Shopping Tips

www.prevention.com
If you're anything like me, grocery shopping is not something I thoroughly enjoy... Not only that, but it can be extremely overwhelming with all of the health claims out there.  How can you really be sure you're purchasing healthy products?  Here are a few tips that may make grocery shopping not such a headache: