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20 ways to enjoy watermelon this summer
Watermelon is undoubtedly a summertime favorite for many of us. Not only is it sweet and delicious, but it is also happens to be packed with lycopene (which is essential for good cardiovascular health), and it is hydrating and low in calories.
Believe it or not,...
Summer Salads You Can Serve As A Meal
Summer is the perfect season for salads as your main course ~ the produce is both plentiful and beautiful and hearty salads pack in a lot of nutrients for the calories. Always good when you are trying to keep things in check for the...
14 healthier alternatives to traditional ice cream
In a perfect world, I would eat ice cream all summer long, but it just so happens that, in this world, I am lactose intolerant and don't have the metabolism of a super model.
If you can relate, you might appreciate some of these alternatives.
While...
15 Recipes to Help You Take Advantage of Peach Season
I love living in the south for so many reasons- the weather, the hospitality, the restaurants, and let's not forget the peaches. We simply have the best peaches.
While I do enjoy the experience of biting into a ripe, juicy peach, I also try to...
10 Myths We Bust About Varicose Veins.
With all there is to love about summertime, the one drawback is that there's no hiding behind long pants and boots once the heat hits. We welcome June's shorts & mini's, but I don't love seeing those spider & varicose veins out from under...
Why you should start the day with lemon water.
For most of us, brewing a pot of fresh coffee is a morning ritual. It gets us going each day, and we cannot imagine diving into work, caring for our children, or tackling our to-do lists without that jolt of caffeine.
Well, I am going to suggest...
Are you Drinking A Gallon A Day? Here are 10 new ways to flavor your water.
It turns out that drinking between a half gallon and a gallon of water a day is one of the most important things you can do to keep your metabolism up, your body in top form and your weight in check....in addition to eating...
What do Charlotte’s Fitness Buffs Have for Breakfast?
Well, it sure isn't Captain Crunch.
We polled our favorite studio instructors for what they start out the day with, and not surprisingly, there are definite themes running through their Power Breakfasts:
Protein, protein, more protein
Smoothies
Almond Milk & Almond Butter
Fruit
Flaxseed
Greens
Here's hoping these tips, tricks & recipes...
A smoothie recipe for every day.
When you're not used to drinking vegetables and greens, the taste- and even appearance- can be pretty intimidating.
That's why I am starting the month out with some fruity smoothies (much like the ones you can buy at the mall food court but with a...
Seasonal Eating – Here are 20 Creative Ways to Eat Strawberries Now..
Fresh, Farm Stand Stawberries. Is there any better way to welcome late spring and early summer? Maybe if you pick them yourself at one of our local, Pick Your Own farms.
The antioxidants in strawberries have been found to help preserve brain function as we...
How to use apple cider vinegar for health and beauty
A few years ago, I watched a television show in which a well-known celebrity nutritionist was interviewed. Throughout the whole program, I couldn't stop admiring her beautiful hair and skin, natural glow, and abundant energy.
During the show, she revealed that her beauty and health secret...
Why you should be drinking aloe vera juice
If you've ever had a nasty sunburn, you may have relied on aloe vera gel to relieve your pain. You might even have an aloe vera plant in your home.
Well, you probably wouldn't think so to look at one, but you can actually drink the...
Healthy Breakfast Muffins For When You’re on the Go!
Understatement of the year: I am not a morning person. Don't talk to me, look at me, or touch me before I've been up for a while & had a big gulp sized coffee.
That being said, you can assume I don't wake up raring...
20 ways to add protein powder to your diet
Protein powder isn't just for the Arnold Schwarzenegger's of the world.
Everyone can benefit from a diet that is rich in protein, and the right protein powders can make this easily, healthily done.
Protein in your diet can help to boost your metabolism, balance blood sugar levels,...
20 new ways to add coconut oil to your life
There's a pretty big coconut oil craze going on right now, and I believe it is more than just a fad.
What makes coconut oil so special, you ask?
For starters, coconut oil is lower in calories than many other oils. In addition, it is easily...
Seasonal Eating Scoop. 12 Recipes for Tasty Brussels sprouts
You plugged your nose as a child when your mother cooked them, hid them in your napkin at dinner time, and probably even bribed your siblings to eat them for you.
That's right. I'm talking about Brussels sprouts.
I'll be the first to admit that they...