What is Intermittent Fasting? The term fasting is usually associated with starvation and unpleasant feelings. However, “Intermittent Fasting” or IF typically consists of periods of caloric restriction followed by periods of normal caloric consumption. It’s important to calculate your individual caloric needs first before beginning an IF diet. There are many different approaches to IF…
Most of your life, you’ve probably been taught that the only way to a perfect booty is squats. While squats are a tried and true exercise to boost your butt, they’re not the only move that can really get your glutes burning. photobucket.com #1: Toe Tap A seemingly simple, but very effective move. How you…
This recipe for healthy vegan banana pancakes is a great way to start your day right. If you prefer to use non-vegan or regular flour you are welcome to substitute where applicable. To begin, heat up a skillet with oil of your choice over medium-low heat. Olive oil or coconut oil are two healthy options….
Toned arms are an important component of a strong body. Whether you are looking to bulk up or lean out, the moves compiled here are great to tone your arms and gain strength as well. The best part? You don’t need any equipment besides an exercise mat if you so choose. #1: Opposite Arm and…
There’s nothing worse than waking up after a night of partying to find yourself stricken with a killer hangover. Different people swear by different foods to cure hangover, but often they are extremely unhealthy choices like grease, bacon, hamburgers, etc. Compiled here is a list of tried and true healthy foods that help alleviate the…
From yoga to circuit training to standard cardio, there are many options when looking to tone your legs and butt. Here are some great exercises to tone your lower body. photobucket.com #1: Warrior 1, 2 & 3 These poses are standard in most yoga practices. They are similar but are variations on each other. Hold…
The abdominal muscles can be some of the hardest to tone, but a strong core is crucial for a strong body. Here are some of the best exercises to strengthen and define your core. Use the exercises listed to create a circuit or incorporate them into an already existing workout. photobucket.com #1: Boat Pose This…
The Noni is a relatively obscure tree that grows throughout central and south America, as well as southeast Asia and Australasia. The tree produces fruit all year round and both the fruit and leaves can be used to make a powerful health boosting juice. For thousands of years many civilizations have used Noni for skin…
Ideally, in a healthy diet you would eat only whole unprocessed foods. However, that is not always an option. Whether on a budget, pressed for time or even traveling, eating solely whole unprocessed foods 100 percent of the time is unrealistic. When choosing processed, prepackaged or canned food of any sort, try to avoid these…
A common condiment in the average household, great for pies and coffee, it is also extremely beneficial for your health. Various civilizations around the world have been using cinnamon medicinally for centuries. Cinnamon is derived from the bark of Cinnamomum trees. Studies have shown that the health benefits of cinnamon can be found in all…
