Guys, seriously, you don’t want to read this . . . . . (unless you plan on coming to the rescue every month!) Ladies, if you want to know why every month you feel like you have gained a hundred pounds, can’t fit into your favorite skinny jeans, want to eat everything in sight and long to […]
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Lack of Physical Activity Determined Deadly
A series of reports published in the journal, The Lancet, revealed that globally, lack of exercise is responsible for 1 in 10 premature deaths – a number very close to the number one cause of premature death – smoking. In recent months, obesity has surpassed smoking as the number one healthcare cost in the nation, so these […]
Oven-roasted Artichoke
My friend and I dined at Rack’s in Miami, Florida and enjoyed a delicious appetizer made from roasted artichokes and a spicy aioli. It was delightful! Artichokes are seriously healthy. In Greece they are a staple. You don’t reap as many of the healthy benefits from simply enjoying artichokes hearts as conveniently sold in stores – fresh […]
Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip
I love avocados, therefore I adore guacamole. I believe that first an foremost that cheese is the essential ingredient missing from most meals and if I can’t have cheese in many situations, avocado will do. Unfortunately, unlike non-starchy vegetables, avocados aren’t on the “free foods” list. There are loads of calories in every creamy and […]
The Avid Runner’s Secret to Beautiful Feet
There is no denying it, as a runner your feet take a beating, no matter how great your running shoes are. Achieving sandal-worthy feet when you pound the pavement day after day seems impossible. Stop spending your spring breaks and summer days with your feet buried in the sand – this is your year to swim, dive […]
Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
Pizza is, in my opinion, the greatest food in the world. I love, love pizza (and I know my friends and family members are laughing because this is so true.) Of course, being a health nut and being into pizza are not synonymous – until now. Introducing the cauliflower pizza crust! It looks like thin-crust pizza, it tastes like thin crust […]