Brown Bag It: Packing a Healthy Lunch
To commemorate the start of the school year, we thought we'd discuss the most important aspect- lunch. When it comes to lunch, brown bagging brings major benefits. The extra five to 10 minutes it takes to throw together a lunch is like scoring a major bargain at your...
Recipe of the Week: Curry Chicken Salad
This Indian-influenced chicken salad – made with low-fat yogurt instead of mayo – makes a tasty treat for tonight’s dinner. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes Calories per Serving: 491 Recipe Ingredients: 1 lb...
Recipe of the Week: Jerk Shrimp and Pineapple Salsa
If you’re in a grilling mood, enjoy these tropical flavors of shrimp and pineapple with a little spice to liven things up. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 4 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes Calories per Serving: 513 Recipe Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs...
Recipe of the Week: Blue Cheese Burgers and Sweet Potato Fries
This healthier take on a cheeseburger and fries uses lean beef, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing, and sweet potatoes to give you all the flavor of the original without so much of the fat. Recipe Nutritional Information: Calories per Serving: 534 Servings: 4 Estimated...
Water for Weight Loss
You can feel the heat. In many areas temperatures are surpassing the 90s, making it all the more important to always have your water bottle in tow. You need H2O to function—after all, it makes up 40 to 70 percent of our bodies. But water can help with weight loss...
Recipe of the Week: Summer Corn Chowder
Take advantage of fresh seasonal corn by serving this flavorful chowder. A simple side salad adds an extra dose of veggies. Recipe Nutritional Information: Servings: 3 Estimated Total Preparation Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Calories per Serving: 520 Recipe Ingredients: 6...
Healthier Summer Snacking
Summer means being on-the-go, enjoying the hot weather, and—likely—a less-than-predictable schedule. Planning ahead and incorporating healthy snacks are great ways to make sure you stay on track with maintaining your weight loss when life is busy. Here are some fast,...
Surviving The Neighborhood Picnic
Two things that go hand-in-hand? Picnics and (usually not-so-healthy) food. This summer, you’re likely fielding invites from pals on your street to get together for potlucks and picnics. Here are some tips to make those events fun without getting off track: Bring a...
Sitting at Work is Harmful to Your Health: How to Fix It
Wake up. Go to work. Sit all day. Exercise for one hour (maybe). Sleep. Repeat Monday through Friday. Many Americans spend at least nine hours a day at work, glued to their chairs, stuck in this vicious cycle. Numerous studies show this behavior is hurting your...
Recipe of the Week: A Fresh Take on Summer Salads
This week, rather than a specific recipe, we thought we'd offer you an endlessly versatile idea- summer salads. As summer weather turns hot and sticky, you might be trying to turn down the temperature at mealtime. Craving something cool and refreshing goes hand in...