Frozen meals can contain a lot of salt and partially hydrogenated oil. Excess salt can raise blood pressure. The high amounts of partially hydrogenated oil, a type of trans fat, can clog arteries. But there are good frozen options!
National Pizza Week is here. You can enjoy a great low-carb pizza crust recipe and tons of toppings. Whether you're into veggie pies or meat, we have ideas for how to celebrate!
In England, a new law makes it so that supermarkets can't have unhealthy food and drinks at the checkout lines. The science of impulse buying has been researched since 1952. This doesn't remove the food from the store, but it might help people cut down.
Recently, we’ve been talking about New Year’s resolutions. Dog owners are 54 percent more likely to reach the recommended level of physical activity than other adults. If you are looking to get fitter this year, adopting a dog might be a great step for you.
We all want to achieve our goals, or else we wouldn’t set them. But they can seem far away and difficult. There can be a way to make your conceptual goal physical: self-bribery. If you have a reward to work toward, you work harder.
The U.S. has 418 national parks. Most are free, but 109 have admission can be expensive but have beautiful sights! That’s why we appreciate the free days. Six are happening this year, including a new free day that hasn’t occurred before!
In January, people are looking to change their diets and lifestyles. Many of us turn to programs. The extra support can be hugely beneficial. While systems like WW (previously Weight Watchers) are well known, Noom is relatively new and picking up speed. But which is better?
New dietary guidelines for Americans were released, but they might not be as helpful as we would like. There has been so much outcry over the guidelines that a letter from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine calls for them to be rewritten.
Bananas are a galvanizing fruit. The science says bananas can help you lose weight, be healthy, aid heart health and maintain healthy blood sugar. But, they are high in carbs and calories.
We hope these recipes brighten up the first week of January!
On average, 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February. So how do you actually succeed and stick to it? There are three simple steps to meet your goal!
America’s State Parks have a nationwide initiative called First Day Hikes that encourages people to get out for a hike on January 1. Last year, nearly 85,000 people participated! Will you start the year with a hike?
After the stress of 2020, give yourself a low-key Christmas year. Here's an idea: skip the big meal and go for snacks instead. You'll save yourself stress now, and it will help you if you want to have Christmas in July.
This is our last recipe blog of the year! We wanted to end on a sweet one! We’re writing about four low-carb Christmas desserts that are perfect for your holiday: two tasty yule logs, a gingerbread loaf cake and a peppermint pie!
We love cinnamon for its flavor and health benefits. But it’s frequently in Christmas treats that undermine its positive attributes! Cinnamon tea is a way to enjoy the taste that is healthy and beneficial!
Studies have shown that keeping a journal improves mental and physical health. While you most likely think that this period isn’t one you’ll want to revisit, now is the best time to start writing a diary.
This year has flown by because of its strangeness. It’s hard to believe that next Friday is Christmas. Will you be celebrating in a group or separately? If you’re going to a gathering, here are ways to be safer.
Unless you are a fitness enthusiast, doing a complete workout isn’t much fun. For blood sugar control, the good news is an exercise “snack” can help prevent spikes. And, research shows that exercise snacks can build up to fitness results.
Butter and sugar you may add to the dish might not make it the healthiest thing on the table, but carrots themselves are a great vegetable that can aid your cholesterol levels and other aspects of your health!
One of the best ways to get things done, get on with your day and feel more “on top of things” is to slow down. Physically and mentally slow down your day to be less stressed and more effective.
