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It’s no secret in the United States that eating unhealthy is often the easier, cheaper option. One visit to the specialty health food stores would convince anybody that eating healthy isn’t cost-effective. The word “organic” has become synonymous with “expensive” and many people have repeatedly turned back to frozen television dinners after being dismayed at […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 large onion, diced3 cloves garlic, minced4 large carrots, sliced5 new potatoes, quartered2 cups vegetable broth2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger1 teaspoon curry powdersalt and pepper to taste Directions Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook stirring often until onion is translucent. Add carrots […]

Ingredients 1/4 cup tub-style fat free cream cheese4 10-inch fat-free flour tortillas4 rinsed spinach leaves, patted dry1 cup alfalfa sprouts1 cup shredded red cabbage1/2 cup chopped tomato1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese2 tablespoons finely diced red onions Directions Spread 1 tbs cream cheese over each tortilla; top each with a piece of spinach. Divide sprouts and […]

We have long heard that there are benefits to exercise and that we should include it in our daily life, but what are those benefits exactly. There are some amazing health benefits that you will receive from including exercise in your life every day. The first benefits to exercise that you will discover are the […]

A personal trainer goes through a leg workout that uses no equipment and little space so it can easily be done at home.

Ingredients Vegetable cooking oil spray1 – 8 ounce bag coleslaw mix2 cups cooked bonless skinless chicken breasts, shredded2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1 tablespoon light soy sauce4 10-inch fat-free flour tortillas Directions Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add coleslaw mix and cook briefly, 2 to 3 minutes, just until slightly softened but still crunchy. Add chicken […]

A trainer shows how to do a crunch with your legs raised off the floor to make it a little more advanced.

There are a couple of lose weight vitamins that your body absolutely needs in order to go through metabolism. Plus, you’ll encounter a couple of other vitamins that you’ll also need to safely go through metabolism without killing you. The Big B’s B-complex vitamins are absolutely essential to your body’s metabolism. Without even just one […]

The American Heart Association has taken the time to compare quick weight loss to fad diets. This is quite helpful for the serious dieter seeking the best form of weight loss. Based on their findings they have been able to provide the information that is informative so a logical and critical decision can be made […]

This exercise will isolate the bicep muscles and can be performed sitting or standing.