Even though summer may be winding down, it’s not too late to take advantage of some of the great fresh veggies that the season has to offer! Give this cucumber salad recipe a try – it’s a low-fat and refreshing dish... [More]

Whenever I go grocery shopping, I have a few things I always pick up. That list usually includes a gallon of milk, some bread, fresh fruit and a few other things. Every once in a while, though, I need to restock my pantry. This last time, instead of just grabbing the usual, I wanted to try and pick up some healthy food for my pantry. As a result, I compiled a list of five “power foods” that everyone could use to pump up their pantry!.. [More]

This weekend I had this apple salad and it was so good I wanted to share. It’s the perfect summer salad!.. [More]

It seems that everyone knows about the “Freshman 15”, referring to the weight gain that all too often college freshmen experience. With all of that newfound freedom, college students often exercise their independence in the college cafeteria, loading up on ice cream, hamburgers and everything their parents told them not to. However, college isn’t the only place that is having an effect on our waistlines... [More]

What goes better with a summer action flick than a big bag of movie theatre popcorn? When I went to the movies this past weekend, I just couldn’t resist indulging in a little popcorn. After I came home that night, I decided to look at the nutrition facts for movie theatre popcorn and learned that my little treat packed a bigger punch than I expected!... [More]

At a family gathering last weekend, a bunch of us decided to go for a group walk. My grandpa and uncle said they’d rather stay in the house. As we were leaving, I overheard my uncle joking that it’s hopeless for him to try to exercise at this point! This really got me thinking, so I did a little research and was excited to find out that it’s never too late to start making positive lifestyle choices... [More]

I don’t know about you, but every once and awhile, I just crave Mexican food. It’s so tempting to reach for the chips and salsa, but I know there are healthier options out there! Take this Weight Watchers Layered Mexican Chicken recipe, for example... [More]

Myths are a funny thing, aren’t they? No one ever seems to know when and how they got started, but everyone seems to know and sometimes believe them. They’re so popular, there’s even a TV show that is all about proving them true or false! Have you ever seen Mythbusters on TLC? Well, believe it or not, there’s also a LOT of myths out there all about health and wellness... [More]

Seeing your favorite items in the grocery store go up in price? It seems like everything is getting more expensive these days. Now that people tend to be more conscious about their health and budget, getting the best bang for your buck is becoming increasingly important... [More]

As promised in an earlier post, here is the recipe for the granola snacks that are perfect for on the go!... [More]