Nutrition

If diet pills and “special” weight loss supplements worked, there would be fewer overweight people in America. Weight loss pills and diets for that matter are both ineffective and potentially harmful; long-term health-oriented programs should replace them. The weight loss...

Primavera Pasta Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced 3/4 cup julienne zucchini 1/2 cup julienne carrots 1/4 cup honey...

Spiced Toasted Almonds Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt 1/4 teaspoon red (cayenne) pepper, or to taste 2 teaspoons canola oil 2 cups whole, unblanched almonds Canola oil spray, as needed   Directions: Preheat...

Love Chinese food but hate the calories? Take a look at this delicious recipe for Egg Rolls, tweaked for those looking for healthier approaches to eating! Healthy Chinese Egg Rolls Ingredients: 2 teaspoons minced ginger 1 pound ground pork 1...

Dieting and eating healthy during travel is by far the most challenging part of traveling and staying fit. The steps below will help assure that meals are not missed and that smart choices are available to you.   1. Make...

Yogurt-Granola Parfait Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups plain or vanilla yogurt 6 tablespoons honey 8 ounces fresh berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries and/or strawberries) 2 Cameo apples 2 1/2 cups granola   Directions: Stir together the yogurt and 4 tablespoons of the...

When to eat and what to eat are constant questions that affect your fitness and health goals as well as your weight loss desires. The answer will vary depending on your goal, but understanding the After, Before, During (ABD’s) of...

Honey Walnut Shrimp Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup whole shelled walnuts 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup water 2-3...

Shea-Olive Moisturizer Olive oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are naturally moisturizing and softening for the skin. Olive oil also has plenty of vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant and is effective for soothing dry skin. Shea...

Hummus with Garlic and Lemon Ingredients: 1 can garbanzo beans 1/4 cup vegetable broth 2 cloves garlic 3/4 fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh herb (such as parsley, basil, or thyme) salt...