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5 Heart-Healthy Foods For Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Martin Neumann — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:58:10 +0000

February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you’re older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help lower cholesterol or improve your heart function. We’ve made it easy with these five foods that you should be incorporating into your breakfast-lunch-dinner routine (don’t worry, we didn’t forget snacks and desserts!), so read on to find out what, how much, and why you should be adding these heart-healthy foods to your diet. View Slideshow ›

Fitness Date Ideas For Couples

Sean Duffy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:35:51 +0000

Whether you’re dating or in a relationship, all that eating out and hours of cuddling on the couch can put a damper on a healthy lifestyle. Instead of choosing dates that revolve around decadent food, too many cocktails, or periods of inactivity, get some exercise with your honey. Here are some of our favorite fit and healthy date ideas. View Slideshow ›

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6 Ways You’re Hurting Your Heart and Don’t Know It

Sean Duffy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:33:03 +0000

February is all about hearts, and not just because of Valentine’s Day. In the spirit of Heart Health Month, we’re taking a look at some of the harmful health patterns that may be affecting your ticker. You think you’re doing something good for your body, but what if that’s not the case? From unsafe sips to sleeping late, here are six habits to avoid in order to improve your heart health. View Slideshow ›

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7 Reasons You’re Not Sleeping

Sean Duffy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:15:42 +0000

Difficulty sleeping can make the night long and the following day feel even longer. Ads for prescription sleeping pills run frequently on late-night TV, bu adopting healthy sleep habits can be as effective as medication, with no side effects. Here are reasons you may be suffering from insomnia. View Slideshow ›

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Your Run Burned How Many Calories?

Sean Duffy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:13:27 +0000

Whether you run on a treadmill and glance at the display, or keep track of your run outside with a device, it’s nice to know how many calories you’re burning, especially if weight loss is one of your goals. Here’s a nifty chart to let you know what your pace and workout time translates to in calories burned. It can also help you figure out how intensely and how long you need to exercise in order to negate the cupcake you savored at lunch. Do you know how many calories you burn after a moderate 20-minute jog at a pace of 10 minutes per mile? Find out when you after the break.

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Not a Fan? Learn the Basics of Football Before the Big Game

Sean Duffy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:59:07 +0000

Many of us will be watching the Super Bowl on Sunday, but not everyone’s exactly a football fan. If you want to know what’s going on when the New York Giants face the New England Patriots this weekend, read our guide to the very basics of football – once you get these five elements down, you’ll be able to follow along with the best of them! Source: Thinkstock View Slideshow ›

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Healthy Swaps: Best Choices For Protein-Rich Dairy

Dr Joe — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:25:29 +0000

Depending on how active you are and how much you weigh, a woman needs about 60 to 100 grams of protein a day , which is a pretty hefty amount. Protein helps build lean muscle and can also help with weight loss, so it’s important to get enough each day. Dairy products are a great vegetarian source of this macronutrient, but some foods are richer in protein than others. Check out these healthy swaps to find out how to get more protein at every meal, including snacks. Source: Thinkstock View Slideshow ›

Revamped Girl Scout Cookies: Vegan Peanut Butter Patties

Dr Joe — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:02:06 +0000

Forget about the partially hydrogenated palm oil and artificial flavors - this vegan peanut butter patty, inspired by the Girl Scout Tagalong classic, has all the buttery, peanut buttery, and chocolatey goodness of the original minus the animal products and unpronounceable ingredients. This recipe is definitely involved, but it’s a fun way to test your baking skills and make something you are truly proud of. Think of it this way - Girl Scout cookies only come out once a year so make this your special, annual treat. While it’s not necessary to temper the chocolate, you’ll see that it gives the cookies a sheen and snap that’s attractive and delicious. Untempered chocolate will “bloom,” meaning the fat of the cocoa will rise to the top creating a white, dull appearance (like the cookie on the left). If this happens to you, don’t worry! The cookies are still edible, so savor the efforts of your hard work. Click here to see the recipe.

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Happy Birthday, Shakira! How the Singer Stays Healthy and Fit

Sean Duffy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:08:57 +0000

Happy birthday to Shakira , who turns 35 today! The singer-songwriter has already had a stellar week: on Tuesday she was honored by France as a Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for her contribution to music. Besides her obvious talents, we are celebrating Shakira for her dedication to a healthy lifestyle. Keep reading to see what diet and fitness tips we’ve learned from Shakira throughout the years. Source: INFDaily.com View Slideshow ›

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