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BMI vs Body Fat Percentages - What You Need to Know and How to Measure at Home

BMI (Body Mass Index) and body fat percentage are popular measures to help determine your level of health and fitness. When used properly, they provide a more complete picture of your health than s...

How to Prevent Text Neck

Smartphones have transformed the way we live. As new apps are developed and cellular networks have improved, we are using our phones more than ever before. Most users spend two to five hours per da...

25 Easy Ways to Increase Heart Health

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular(heart) disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting for more than 17.3 million deaths per year, a number that is expected to ...

Why You Should Be Eating Chia Seeds and 7 Easy Recipes

What are chia seeds and why should you be eating them? Chia seeds, yes the ch-ch-ch-chia of TV fame, come from the mint plant and are incredibly healthy for you. These little seeds are provide a ma...

Quick and Easy One-Pot Recipes

Cooking dinner sounds less intimidating if you only have one dish to clean up afterwards. That's why we have gathered 7 delicious, easy one pot meals. No mess, no stress! Honey Garlic Shrimp G...

9 “Must-Haves” for a Healthier New Year

Did you make a resolution to start the New Year on a healthier note? It’s an annual tradition for many, yet surveys show that only 55% of people stick with their resolutions through January! Chang...

9 Simple Things To Do To Prepare For a Healthy and Happy New Year

The New Year is almost here! Will this be the year you see your resolution all the way through? If you have health and fitness goals heading into the new year, the following steps will help turn yo...

The Pros and Cons of Calorie Counting

With so many fitness apps and activity trackers available, counting calories and monitoring fitness is easier to do than ever before. But does this emerging technology help us reach our health goal...

Mason Jar Carrot Noodle Salad w/Sweet Chili Vinaigrette

The key to a great mason jar salad is the layering and packing it in tight, so things don't move around. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon Thai sweet red chili sauce ...

Top Reasons to Make Your Own Orange Juice

If you've ever had a glass of fresh-squeezed orange or grapefruit juice, then you know that the stuff you buy in a carton, a bottle, or (shudder) a can tastes almost nothing like it. There is simpl...

How to Talk to Your Children About Nutrition

If your kids had a choice, when it comes time to grab a snack, would they pick ice cream or an apple? Ice cream, of course! That’s a pretty typical reaction for kids and adults alike, and there is ...