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Beat Holiday Stress in 3 Easy Steps

It’s the holiday season and whether you’re hosting a party, holding a family gathering or even just trying to do all that shopping with a budget, this time of year can be stressful with a capital S. Being perpetually stressed is not only bad for your health, it’s also bad for your waistline. So follow these three tips to de-stress no matter where you are this holiday season!

1. Breathe. Something as simple as taking three deep breaths can lower your heart rate, reduce your blood pressure and restore a sense of well being. The best part? It only takes a few minutes and you can do it anywhere — at the grocery store, in the car, at work, at your in-laws, everywhere!

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Posted on December 6, 2023 by Jennipher

Healthy Friday Night Habits Will Keep You on Track All Weekend

Friday night, for some, is an evening of indulgence. After a long work week it’s tempting to reward yourself for the hard work of the previous week while celebrating the two days ahead of sleeping in and enjoying your free time.

Instead of making a habit of indulging in a high-calorie dinner and fattening desserts on Friday evenings,  celebrate the end of the week by treating yourself to a nutritious dinner. Your body will thank you later.

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Posted on December 3, 2023 by Maris

Your Thanksgiving Day Survival Guide

We all like to think of the holidays as everyone’s favorite time of year, where families get together over delicious food to share stories and make memories. In actuality, while the holidays are a great time, if everyone is being honest, the holidays are full of chaos, stress, over-eating and the occasional screaming match between over-involved loved ones.

Yes, we all do enjoy the holidays, and Thanksgiving is the kick-off holiday function for the months of more holidays to come. One of the biggest stressors of the holiday season? Food and weight gain. The solution? The best offense is a good defense- a plan to keep those creepy calories at bay. Thanksgiving is, in a sense, an entire holiday based around one gigantic meal, but with a well-laid plan in place, you’ll be able to make it through Turkey Day without your elastic pants. (more…)

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Kelly

We Love HINT Water

We all know that water is important to our health. Staying hydrated is easy in theory; just go fill up a glass of water. Sometimes, though, it can be a struggle to drink just one more glass of plain water.

When you are out doing errands or at lunch with friends, it can be tough to find a beverage that’s not full of high fructose corn syrup or is artificially sweetened. Sometimes, you want something with just a little flavor that won’t be a dietary bomb. That’s the theory behind HINT water. The website tag line says it all: Drink water, not sugar.

From their website: The idea behind Hint is simple: pure water, nature’s original refreshment, accented with a hint of natural flavor. No sugar, no artificial sweeteners: Hint is a refreshing alternative to sodas, juice and other sweetened drinks and it tastes great. (more…)

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Carmen

The Water Footprint of Food for Blog Action Day 2024

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Blog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day. Blog Action Day 2024 focuses on the issue of water.

We have all become familiar with the concept of the carbon footprint: the amount of carbon dioxide emitted by any particular person, group, or product. The idea of the water footprint is a similar measure of water consumption: the number of gallons (or liters) used by a person or product. Although the method of calculating and standardizing the measuring of water footprints is being debated, it is currently most commonly expressed as a simple sum of the volume used during a product’s production.

Like fossil fuel, fresh water is a limited resource and its improper consumption leads to waste and pollution. Although water is usually replenished by natural cycles, population expansion in arid regions and water-intensive production are threatening to diminish water reserves. That’s why professor Arjen Hoekstra developed the water footprinting concept, to highlight the role water plays in production chain.

How much water is really embedded in our food? Here’s a sample, provided by treehugger.com: (more…)

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Margaret

Put Your Sniffles in a Headlock with These Natural Remedies

Josie Maurer, creator of YumYucky.com, spreads the message of finding balance between fitness and your greedy side. She lost over 40 pounds after the birth of her fourth child through sensible eating and exercise, yet she still maintains her love for large slices of cake.

You’re sneezing and throat-hacking. You may cough up a lung. Your head feels 10,000 pounds heavy and your nostrils are host to a faucet of liquid boogers. Cold and flu season is approaching. Are you ready to do battle?

Germs are pretty sneaky. Today’s innocent sneezing fit could very well morph into a barrage of “I can’t go to work” cold symptoms by the time tomorrow comes. But there’s a way to put those symptoms in a headlock and quite possibly bounce back faster. There are 5 natural remedies you can wield against a cold. (more…)

Posted on October 9, 2023 by GuestBlogger

Kids Not Drinking Enough Water

When we talk about childhood nutrition issues, it’s usually centered around food. But, according to a new study, kids are also falling short on their daily water needs as well.

The researchers studied about 4,000 children from two to 19-years-old who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2005 and 2006.

The children between two and five years old drank about six cups of water each day, while those between six and 11 drank six and three-quarters cups per day. The older kids (12 to 19 years old) drank about 10 cups per day.

When examining the differences in boys and girls, the researchers found that girls were less likely than boys to drink enough water. (more…)

Posted on October 1, 2023 by Jason

Have You Tried the Water Trick?

Water in a GlassNutritionists have long recommended drinking water before meals, to help you feel full sooner. But new research from Virginia Tech shows that people who drank two glasses of water before each meal consumed fewer calories and ate less than those who didn’t. Over the course of the 12-week study, the group that had water before eating lost five pounds more.

Participants in the study were middle-aged, but researchers think that the trick can help anyone. “We think the water helped them better manage their hunger and contributed to feeling full,” explained Brenda Davy, PhD, RD, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech.

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Posted on September 20, 2023 by Health Buzz

Crystal Light Pure Fitness Hydrates Naturally

Crystal Light was the first powdered drink mix on the scene that gave you a low-calorie and sugar-free way to stay hydrated and quench your thirst. While the diet drink brand has been around since 1982 (actress Linda Evans was the original spokesperson), Crystal Light continues to update its offerings that marry new exciting flavors with less processed ingredients.

Classic Crystal Light is artificially sweetened with aspartame (NutraSweet), the no-calorie sweetener, but with the recent popularity of the Stevia plant, a  reduced calorie sugar alternative, has spurred a new line of drink mixes, Crystal Light Pure Fitness with Truvia, the trademarked brand of Stevia. And that is why Crystal Light Pure Fitness is one of our latest Food Finds. (more…)

Posted on September 17, 2023 by heather

Water: Your Miracle Weight Loss Drug

In our search for a weight loss miracle, we’re willing to try any pill or potion out there; any wild and crazy miracle cure or fad diet to turn the tide of weight gain. But the secret may be as simple as drinking more water.

This weight loss tool requires no prescription, and really no money if you take it from the tap. It’s right under our nose, yet many of us aren’t using it. The latest research on the power of water for weight loss isn’t about getting your recommended daily intake. It’s more about timing your water intake.

According to a new clinical trial, if people just drink two eight-ounce glasses of water before their meals, they can more effectively lose weight.

“People should drink more water and less sugary, high-calorie drinks. It’s a simple way to facilitate weight management,” said the study’s senior author Brenda Davy, Ph.D. (more…)

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Health Buzz

7 Ways to Make You Want to Drink More Water

Sahar Aker is a veteran TV news health reporter now running FatFighterTV.com – a fun and informative website featuring the latest news and videos on diet, fitness, and the obesity epidemic. FatFighterTV will keep you eating right with healthy recipes, having fun with weekly giveaways, and entertained with our new Petsercise video series.

You’ve heard how water is good for your body, maybe even seen the latest research on how it can help you lose weight. But drinking enough H2O isn’t always easy, especially because plain ol’ water can get a little boring sometimes. So, how can you spice it up? Besides the go-to squeeze of lemon or lime, here are 7 ways to help you gulp water down.

  • Fill a pitcher with water, ice, and chopped fruit, like strawberries, cantaloupe, or kiwi. Bonus – when you finish the water, you can eat the fruit.
  • Add chopped cucumbers and lime to your H2O.
  • Pour limeade into ice cube trays and freeze them. Plop one into a glass of sparkling mineral water. (more…)
Posted on September 10, 2023 by GuestBlogger