With nicer weather comes BBQs, picnics and parties galore. As we always say, you don’t need to sacrifice taste or tradition just because you are on a healthy regimen. On the contrary, we have numerous delicious recipes perfect for the whole gang to enjoy. So dig in—the healthy way—with these delicious and healthy recipes that have you covered from the first sip to the last bite!
This delicious Cucumber and Dill Salad is light, refreshing and flavorful. It’s not as creamy as the dill dip described above, but it’s definitely just as tasty! Get the recipe here.
This Spicy Peanut Slaw is like a party in your mouth! Word to the wise: Double up this delicious recipe because it won’t last long. Get the recipe here.
Fear not! This former calorie-buster has received a nutritional make-over while keeping all the taste and nostalgia of summers past. So read up and make the swaps for the perfect side dish to any BBQ meal. Get the recipe here.
Take advantage of in-season watermelon while it lasts. This summer salad is perfect on its own as a flex meal or pared down and paired with other BBQ treats. Get the recipe here.
We celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22. A day that marks the birth of the modern environmental movement. So, this year for Earth Day, let’s talk trash! More specifically, food waste. Now, you may be saying to yourself, “ why on earth are we talking about food waste on a weight loss blog ?” Let’s start with the fact that food waste in American (and around the world really) is a big problem – so much so that USDA research tells us the average American household throws out about $1,500 worth of groceries each year. At a time when food prices are soaring higher and higher every day at the grocery store, this alone may be a good reason to start thinking about how much food you and your family throw out each day. But, when it comes to nutrition, one study reported on average that Americans waste about one pound of food per person EVERY DAY , with most of that food waste in the form of nutritious fruits and vegetables. So, while many of us purchase fruits and vegetables to eat a he...
In winter, it seems like life slows down in a variety of ways. Maybe that’s because we need a break after the busy holiday season or because we have a natural urge to “hibernate” when the days are short and the weather outside is cold. With our bodies hidden beneath a few layers of clothes, we may also feel like easing back on our healthy lifestyles and setting aside our weight loss goals for a few months. Just as spring always follows winter, however, we will soon be shedding the heavy clothes and thinking about dropping extra pounds in time for the return of warm, sunny days. The best time to prepare for swimsuit season is right now, so stay on track with your weight loss plan all year round. The good news: you can still enjoy the comfort foods that make you feel cozy when the weather outside is frightful AND continue losing weight. We’ve gathered all of our best hints and belly-warming recipes and compiled them into one winter weight loss guide, so you’ll find it easy to live and...
Stress is inevitable. Whether we’re preparing for a job interview or avoiding a potential car accident, our bodies respond with a series of changes that heighten our awareness and prepare us to react to dangerous, unexpected or uncomfortable situations. This speeds up our pulse and breathing, increases brain activity and tenses up our muscles. Once the immediate threat or discomfort passes, we return to functioning normally. 1 The constant demands of work and home, health problems of your loved ones and yourself, troubled relationships and the problems of the world can put you in a chronic state of stress. That’s harmful to your physical, emotional and mental health. 1 It can even slow your weight loss progress! Check out these seven common symptoms and signs of stress and their effects on your health. 1. Lack of energy. While short-term stress can increase your energy levels and keep you alert, persistent chronic stress can leave you feeling lethargic and unmotivated with low en...
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