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Move Over Brown Rice! Black Rice is Better!

by Kimberly Hays November 29th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Superfoods

Black rice has only recently gained popularity. Honestly, I had never heard of black rice, but noticed it in the grocery store and did some research on how it is different than the white and brown varieties we are used

The TLC Diet

by Kimberly Hays November 22nd, 2023| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy

The TLC Diet is similar to the DASH Diet and the Ornish Diet. It was designed to be a cholesterol lowering diet. Research has shown that it is also a good diet for heart health, for helping with diabetes, and

Coconut Water as a Substitute for Water

by Bea November 8th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel

Are you nuts for drinking coconut water? There are so many different types of recovery drinks out there, but one of the more natural ones that you might want to get into is coconut water. Note, we will be chatting about coconut water here, not coconut milk, which is

The Step Diet: No Calorie Counting, More Moving

by Kimberly Hays November 1st, 2023| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy

This diet plan sounds simple enough in theory â€“ there is no counting of calories, forget about counting carbs, too. This is more of a lifestyle change than a diet. In addition to adding exercise, you just learn a new way of permanently changing your eating habits without a

Inexpensive Superfoods

by Kimberly Hays October 18th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Superfoods

When I discuss superfoods with people, it seems the most popular reason why they say that they donâ€™t add them to their grocery list is because of cost. There are some, that when they are not in season, can be a little pricey, but none are really that expensive

French Women Donâ€™t Get Fat Diet

by Kimberly Hays October 11th, 2023| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy

Mireille Guiliano brought the French Women Donâ€™t Get Fat Diet to America when she wrote a book on the subject which explains how French women stay so slim and beautiful. The premise of the diet is that you rid your life of fad diets, and

Gluten-free Snacks for Health & Well-Being

by R. Carnavale October 4th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks

Maybe you or a loved one can't eat foods that contain gluten, but that's no reason to miss out on yummy snacks. It's still possible to prepare gluten-free snacks that are nutrient-rich and delicious. Fortunately, these days supermarkets and bakeries are filled with delicious gluten-free

12 Tips for Healthy Snacks at School

by R. Carnavale September 20th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks

It's snack time! Children always look forward to taking a break from their studies to eat something delicious. Snack time at school gives your children a chance to refuel, helps them remain alert for the rest of the day, lets them stave off hunger pangs, and helps them to

Smoothie Drinking Tips

by Bea September 13th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel

Smoothies are starting to become a big hit. A lot of people prefer smoothies over solid foods because they are easier to eat and you can blend in foods that you might not normally eat, such as spinach or flax seed. Smoothies come with their

Healthy Snacks: Homemade Popsicles!

by R. Carnavale August 30th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks

Whether you're five or 55, on a hot summer's day, there's nothing more delectable than a frozen popsicle to counter the sun's hot rays and stave off dehydration. Though you can purchase popsicles at a grocery store or from your neighborhood ice cream truck vendor, commercial popsicles contain

Vitamins for Your Workout

by Bea August 24th, 2023| Diet Strategy, Workout Fuel

Vitamins are crucial for every day activities, but if Â you are exercising regularly, it is even more important to pay attention to your vitamin intake. Vitamins will not provide you with energy for you and your workouts; however, what vitamins can do is improve your ability to turn food

The Hot Latin Diet

by Kimberly Hays August 17th, 2023| Diet Plans, Diet Strategy

The Hot Latin Diet was created by Dr. Manny Alvarez, who noticed that Latin immigrants were slender when they first came to the United States, and then became overweight after eating an American diet for a couple of years. In his research, he looked for answers to how a

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