Category Archives: Food

Lose Weight for Free!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Cristina

Many of us are under the false impression that losing weight is an expensive endeavor. We get caught up paying for pricey gym memberships that do nothing but lighten our wallets. Or we hear about the latest “magical food” that … Continue reading →

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Realistic New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Cassidy

With the month and year ending tomorrow I thought I’d do a post on New Year’s Resolutions with the focus being on making resolutions that are sustainable rather than ones that get lost in the shuffle much like the paper … Continue reading →

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Holiday Weight Gain

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Cassidy

Avoiding holiday weight gain is one of the biggest tricks of the season. From November through December you want to enjoy the holidays but time spent with family and friends is often spend over peppermint bark and egg-nog. By the … Continue reading →

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Healthy Holiday Cookies

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Cassidy

It happens to us every year. We watch our weight throughout the Fall and then those holidays hit and we feel exempt from vegetables and exercise. With the neighbors bringing over treats every night, Secret Santas dropping off chocolates, and … Continue reading →

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5 Healthy Spices

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Cassidy

Spices can be on the pricey side but cooking with them not only enhances the flavor of your food, but enhances your health and well-being as well. Spices can act as natural remedies for minor ailments such as the common … Continue reading →

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28 Days to Health

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Cassidy

If you’re in the market for a good cleansing program, one that I’ve tried personally and have only good things to say about is called “28 Days to Health.” Rather than making you follow a strict and deprivational diet of … Continue reading →

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15 Ways to be Healthier

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Cassidy

The habits you develop in your youth have a great impact on your longevity and quality of life as you “grow up.” By making minor lifestyle changes while you’re young (or even if you’re “not so young”) you can live … Continue reading →

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Health Benefits of Green Tea

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Cassidy

Originally used in ancient Chinese medicine, Green Tea has been used for millenia to promote health, wellness, and well-being. However, Green Tea still has a bit of an elusive reputation, we all know that it’s good for us, but how … Continue reading →

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Quinoa

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Cassidy

Let’s talk about Quinoa–a rice replacement that’s creeping out of health food stores and onto the shelves of every grocery store in the nation. No longer is quinoa a term used by hippies and granolas, but is now being used … Continue reading →

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Fast Healthy Recipes

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Cassidy

I’m sure most of you will find, as I have, that trying to eat healthy takes time and preparation. The things I used to grab on my way out the door like granola bars, toaster pastries, and peanut butter and … Continue reading →

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