Nearly half of American adults are at risk for major health problems because of high blood pressure. This is according to a new scientific guidelines* that redefine the dangerous condition and...

Sedentary lifestyles are so common in today's culture that inactivity may be more dangerous to your health than smoking. Although sitting too much is obviously bad for your health, you can...

Low-Carb and Ketogenic diets have many health benefits including benefits for the brain. Although there is enormous similarity in low-carb diets, it is important to understand that a regular...

The Surgeon General has instigated a call to action that they have named Step It Up. This is a shout out to all individuals regardless of age, shape, size, or ethnicity to make a concerted effort...

According to the latest information from the Department of Health and Human Services and the USDA, the dietary guidelines through 2020 recommend a diet that includes more fresh vegetables, whole...

If you want to not only stay healthy but also lose weight, consider the following tried and proven tips on when and how to eat. Eating the right foods at the right time can make enable you to...

Weight creep is one of the major reasons why people develop middle-aged spread. However, weight creep may strike well before middle age. College students, for example, are often subject to the...

Losing weight is your top priority in 2017. To help you accomplish this worthy task, you’re changing your eating habits. You decide to start skipping breakfast. Besides conserving calories...

Between managing our busy schedules and complicated family budgets, many of us have joined the millions of people who do their shopping at "big box" retailers. Whether it is Costco, Sam's Club,...

It is a known fact that exercise will help you lose weight. However, what is not commonly known is the fact that your body burns extra calories even after you exercise. This is known as the...

  Every morning, you head straight from your bed to the kitchen. You immediately fill a bowl with cereal. Once you eat breakfast, you start packing a lunch you’ll eat at exactly...

Turmeric, well known for its use in curry powder, is a great spice to use alone as well. Not only does it offer a delicious flavor to various dishes, it also offers many great health benefits as...

There are plenty of reasons to grow your own food. The sweetest might be the satisfaction you gain from planning, working, and harvesting your own garden. Other benefits include a total control...

Pumpkins happen to be one of the easiest vegetables to grow, especially if you grow them from seeds. They also make outstanding crops for children to grow and a perfect introductory plant to...

How you prepare you food will have a direct impact on its nutrient value. One of the biggest mistakes many people make when preparing fruits and vegetables is removing the peel. The peels of...

After arriving home from work, you immediately open your pantry. Because you ate an early lunch, you’re famished. Without considering the consequences to your diet, you reach for your...