Now that school has started and things are getting busier it is a good idea to plan ahead. Here is a list of tips to help make things healthier. There are lots of things that can be cut out or cut in half to make things a lot better for you.  
·     Cut juice or other drinks [...]

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It is the end of summer and college students prepare to leave to start their first year of college. It is the first time they are on their own and have a whole new schedule and life to juggle; with this often comes weight gain as well-often referred to as “The Freshman 15.”
They buy their [...]

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Snacking the smart way!
 
Eating throughout the day is important-whether you call it a meal or a snack its best not go to too many hours without eating. I notice with myself, but when I don’t eat normally I get moody and nobody likes that. This is my blood sugar dropping. It is best to try [...]

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I was driving back from a meeting this morning and was listening to a news segment on Michael Phelps and was fascinated. He eats between 8,000-10,000 calories a day and weighs less than 200 pounds. Granted he spends about 5 hours a day training but still-that is a LOT of calories!!! His “typical” day consists of [...]

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It has been said that wheat bread is better for you than white bread, but do you know why?
Both wheat and white bread are made with a wheat flour, made from wheat berries that have three parts: the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. The bran contains fiber, B vitamins, and trace minerals. The germ [...]

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While I was working out a question occurred to me should I be rehydrating with water or a sports drink, such as gatorade or powerade? I googled this question and found out that the water was actually better for me during shorter workouts. While if I was running or doing other exercise for over 3 hours [...]

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I was online, looking at recipes for my favorite snacks because I was in the mood to bake. During my search, I realized that most of the things I like aren’t all that healthy. So I started looking up healthy alternatives for them. Oatmeal cookies happen to be one of my favorite snacks, so when [...]

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By observing a table filled with high school students and student
athletes, a quick glance shows the different meanings of portion
controls. In high school, most non athletes, eat balanced portions to
maintain their weight and look hot in next summer’s bikini. Lunches
typically consist of a light sandwich or salad. However, for most
sports with the exception of wrestling, [...]

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This is a new spin on the classic treat of kettle corn. It is an easy and healthy snack to make whenever you are hungry.
 
Ingredients
2 tablespoons canola oil, 1/2 cup unpopped kernels,1/4 cup maple sugar,1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
Heat oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium high heat. Add remaining ingredients and cover for 3 minutes, [...]

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Some of your favorite movie theater snacks could be detrimental to your good health.
Most people stop at the concessions stand before the movie and glance over the wide array of snacks, including, but not limited to, popcorn, candy, sodas, hot dogs, nachos, and a whole lot more, but it’s those very snacks that turn out [...]

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