Fitness
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-bo…
Health Food
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 accente…
Diet Food Swaps
Since small bites add up, it’s possible to save hundreds of calories each day just by reading labels and choosing lower-calorie options that taste the same. Here are some examples of healthy …
Meal-Prep Tips For Weight Loss
Since losing weight is so much about what you eat, not how much you exercise, planning out your week’s meals and snacks is absolutely essential to your success. Unfortunately, we’re not…
Healthy Swaps For Fall Comfort Foods
We love Fall and holiday food, but we don’t love how the extra-indulgent fatty and sugary foods make our bodies feel. To get the best of both worlds, we asked Alexandra Miller, RDN and LDN Co…
Large Plates Lead to Overeating, Study Says
Anyone who’s ever been part of the Clean Plate Club probably has suspected this, but a new, large study from the UK confirms it: we eat far more calories than we need when served food on larg…
Celebrate Pink Shirt Day
The Valentine roses have wilted, but the love and kindness generated by Pink Shirt Day on February 24th can last all year. Learn how two teenage boys started this anti-bullying movement, and how yo…
Fiber in Fruits
It’s recommended that women eat 25 to 30 grams of fiber each day to decrease the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as some types of cancer, including breast cancer. Not only …
Love Cute Wildlife? You Can Show It
Just in time for World Wildlife Day on March 3, here are quick, small changes you can make around the house and yard to help wildlife near and far. How can we show our appreciation for animals—beyo…
Dishing up the Dirt about Composting – alive
Think about what you ate for lunch today. What packaging was your food wrapped in? Did you discard the banana peel in the garbage bin? Learn the why, the where, and the what about composting, along…