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7 Healthy Breakfast Foods (That Are Better Than Bagels and Cereal)

7 Healthy Breakfast Foods (That Are Better Than Bagels and Cereal)

If you chow down a bowl of cereal or go for a breakfast bagel before you head out the door in the morning, chances are good you’ll be napping at your desk a few hours later. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to figure out that healthy breakfast foods don’t just help with weight loss and weight management; they also determine your productivity. For better concentration levels, improved energy and a slimmer waistline, I recommend picking a few of these healthy breakfast ideas to replace your bagel and cereal habit. More »

Which Supplements Should I Take? How to Avoid The Shotgun Approach

Which Supplements Should I Take? How to Avoid The Shotgun Approach

“What supplements should I take?” is a common question, and between marketing and the mish-mash of supplements recommended in articles and books, choosing the right vitamins and supplements can cause a serious headache. But whether your goal is optimal body composition, improved resistance to stress, better bloodmarkers, or all of the above, it’s possible to come up with a strategy for getting what you need–and much better than taking the shotgun approach. To help you build a regimen that makes sense for you, let’s go over the bare minimum, plus formulations for five common hormonal imbalances that can be improved with a good supplement regimen More »

Winter Skin Tips: 5 Ways To Get Your Glow Back (With Diet, Not Pricey Products)

Winter Skin Tips: 5 Ways To Get Your Glow Back (With Diet, Not Pricey Products)

Aging is, in part, similar to a science equation–it’s the result of accumulated damage to the molecules that make up our cells. Luckily you can get your glow back without resorting to putting chemicals on your skin. Instead incorporate the following foods, packed with antioxidants, essential fatty acids and proteins, into your diet to keep your cells and skin looking healthy (and keep people guessing your age) even as the weather turns and winter sets in. More »

5 Common Diet Myths That May Be Packing On the Pounds

5 Common Diet Myths That May Be Packing On the Pounds

Ah, diet myths: The truth is, sometimes what seems healthy–or good for your waistline–isn’t. Other times, it may get you farther from your ‘before’ stats but not necessarily closer to your goals. Here are five common diet and exercise misconceptions that may be stopping you from shedding the last ten pounds, and the reality that will help you finally get closer to your goals: More »

Sabotaging Your Sleep? 7 Habits That Are Ruining Your Slumber

Sabotaging Your Sleep? 7 Habits That Are Ruining Your Slumber

Before reaching for sleeping pills to get some shut-eye, you may want to think again. According to a recent study published in the British Medical Journal, adults who take sleeping pills in even small numbers over their lifetimes may be nearly four times more likely to die earlier compared to those who are not prescribed sleeping pills. Instead, take a look at breaking these seven common habits that may be sabotaging your sleep. More »

Resveratrol: What it Is, and Why The Hype

Resveratrol: What it Is, and Why The Hype

Have you heard of the French Paradox: the fact that the French seem to eat and drink what they want but still remain slim? It appears this may be due to the resveratrol from all the red wine they tend to consume. Now we have access to this in a bottle, and it’s not a wine bottle! Here are several reasons why you should incorporate it into your daily supplement routine. More »