Flatter stomach with these six power foods

Overall health comes from a combination of things: exercise, healthy eating and consistency. As we move into the cooler seasons, it’s easy to give into those special indulgences that seem to overwhelm during this time. You don’t have to shy away from treating yourself, add these power foods to your everyday diet! Nuts Eating nuts … Continue Reading

Healthy sweet snacking

As often as we may try, it’s hard to resist the crave for something chocolaty, sweet and fulfilling. These three sweet snacks will satisfy your craves without the added calories and are available at your local grocery store! Edy’s Fat Free Slow Churned Vanilla Yogurt Blends Who doesn’t’ love a little ice cream. Sometimes the … Continue Reading

A grapefruit a day

This juicy pink fruit is more than just a bitter snack. Packed with tons of vitamins and nutrients, this fruit is sure to be a welcome addition to your daily food regimen. 1)   Increases metabolism. – This fruit regulates hunger keeping you fuller longer while increasing your metabolism which helps you burn calories quicker. 2)   … Continue Reading

Total relaxation equals life

In recent news, high blood pressure is on the rise in young adults. We believe in order to be glam on the outside you have to start from within, and that can mean making some critical lifestyle changes. Relaxation is an important part of every day life and helps you lead a balanced and stress … Continue Reading

Breakfast done the right way

It’s common knowledge that breakfast is an essential part of your daily diet when it comes to maintaining weight and energy levels. Grabbing a muffin or breakfast bar can seem like a quick fix to your breakfast woes, but sometimes we need to focus on the total package to reap the full benefits. Let’s use … Continue Reading

Great Northern Beans

Great Northern beans are often mistaken for navy beans, but are bigger in size and appearance.  These white beans are high in dietary fiber and folate and are sodium, cholesterol and fat free.  When shopping for Great Northern beans, pick dry beans or canned beans with low or no sodium. Great Northern Beans and Brown … Continue Reading

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a red vegetable, or fruit botanically, that you either love or hate.  Tomatoes have many health benefits and nutritional value.  Tomatoes have Lycopene which help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen damage and the reduction of heart disease.  Lycopene also aids in the promotion of colon and pancreatic health.  … Continue Reading

Shea Butter Me Up

Shea butter is not a “natural hair only” product; everyone male and female can benefit from it.  Shea butter is most commonly known for its aid in healing burns, scars, dandruff, stretch marks and psoriasis.  Unrefined Shea butter is the purest form of Shea butter since it retains all of the natural and beneficial vitamins … Continue Reading