Every day there’s a new exercise trend. You may not be looking for a “quick fix,” but you need the right information to know you’re doing what’s best for your body. You are building a healthy active lifestyle, and that takes time, patience and research. To get started, stick with these seven easy tips to […]
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15 Delicious Veggie Noodle Recipes
Making veggie spiral noodles is all the rage. What was once just a favorite in vegan, gluten-free and paleo circles, is now going mainstream. You’ll find lots of recipes online featuring noodles made from beets, sweet potato, butternut squash, carrots, zucchini, etc. You can get a handheld spiralizer for less than $10 and some supermarkets, like Wegmans, offer […]
3 Day Meatless Meal Plan
Creating a plant-based, meatless meal plan doesn’t have to be challenging. The options are at your fingertips… literally. There are tons of websites that feature delicious vegetarian and vegan meals that fit a variety of tastes. If you are Pinterest user, you can quickly review tons of plant-based and meatless recipes that have been pinned […]
Eat More Veggies with These Helpful Cooking Tools
Eating more vegetables is key to a healthy lifestyle. That means lots of chopping, peeling, slicing, cutting, cubing, and prepping those delicious veggies for cooking and snacking. Breaking down cauliflower, peppers, onions, carrots, leeks, broccoli, cucumbers, herbs, etc doesn’t have to be a chore. I’ve got 9 suggestions for tools that can help make prepping and […]
Detox Water: 30 Great Infused Water Recipes
Drink More Water! That is one of the pillars of weight loss and one of the top tips you’ll hear on your weight release journey. Why? Because cutting out soda, store bought juice and drinks that are full of processed sugar is key to weight loss and health. What is Detox Water? Detox Water is basically […]
12 Vegan Recipes Even Meat Eaters Will Love
Are you considering going vegan in 2017? Maybe you don’t want to go completely vegan, but you are committed to eating more plant-based meals and less meat. As you transition, it’s important to find delicious recipes, but you may also need ones that appeal to the tastebuds of meat eaters that they have to cook for. Check out these vegan […]
Best YouTube channels for getting a serious workout at home this winter
Winter is coming! It’s that time of year when working out outside can be very challenging due to cold weather. There may even be times when getting to the gym is a perilous task due to snowy and icy roads. What do you do when you have limited equipment at home but you want to get […]
8 Black Foodies You Should Follow on Instagram for Healthy Meal Ideas
Meal planning, meal prep, counting calories, counting carbs watching portion sizes… It can all get a bit boring or seem like just another task on your list, but we do it because it works. Giving time and attention to what you are putting in your mouth is key to transforming your body and your healthy. Sometimes […]
6 Great Health and Fitness Gifts to Give or Get
Trying to lose weight and get fit? During this holiday season, don’t be afraid to ask for gifts that will really help you reach your goals. Put those Fitbits, scales, blenders and meal prep boxes on your list. Let your friends and family know what you need. For example, there were times when a gift card […]
5 Tips for Avoiding Thanksgiving Weight Gain
Thanksgiving is a time to get together with family and friends to celebrate. It is one of the most popular holidays in the US and it is known for one other thing, a feast complete with a turkey. That strikes fear in the hearts of people like us who are very thoughtful about eating healthy […]
