If you’re looking to lose weight, it’s time to skip the cold cereal and start enjoying a comforting bowl of oatmeal in the morning. It’s backed by science: A small study found tha…
Your Guide to Water-Wise Gardening
Is your summer garden looking thirsty? During the warm, drier days of summer, home gardens may experience the effects of residential water restrictions. Discover how to help plants thrive with wate…
Gluten and Digestive Issues
At age 13, I made the connection that chicken nuggets were made from actual chickens and became a vegetarian on the spot. I was also insanely picky, so pasta, bagels, and pizza were my main staples…
Stop Time From Flying By: 3 Tricks to Be More Present
How is it [insert current month] already? If you repeat this phrase every 30 days, listen up. It’s time to slow down and appreciate the present. When you’re a kid, life seems limitless. Every day p…
How Fiber Helps With Weight Loss
If you want to lose a few pounds, there’s one thing you should definitely be eating more of: fiber! Why? This plant-based roughage is a weight-loss wonder. But fear not: you don’t need …
Walking for Fitness
Walking is a great way to increase your fitness level. Learn how to boost the intensity of your walks so you get the full benefits of this whole-body exercise. Move more. This mantra of so many phy…
How to Lose Weight on Vacation
The following post was originally featured on Love, Sweat, and Fitness and written by Katie Dunlop, who is part of POPSUGAR Select Fitness. Is it possible to lose weight on vacation? I’m all …
Quick Fit for Tweens and Teens
Too much screen time and not enough physical activity is taking its toll on teens and tweens. Do our quick fit exercises with your kids to steer them onto the road to fitness. The 2012 Active Healt…
Toasted Almond and Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Butter is replaced in the classic chocolate chip cookie with a touch of fruity olive oil. Loaded with almonds and dark chocolate chips, and accented with orange, it’s a snack worthy of your cookie …
You, Exercise, and Diabetes
Exercise can help diabetics keep their blood glucose levels under control. A balance of cardio and resistance training is beneficial to everyone, diabetic or not. Today more than 9 million Canadian…