The following are my number one picks for cereals. All high in fiber, low in sugar and as few ingredients as possible. You’ll notice that all of these cereals are made with REAL food. Hard to find in a cereal box these days! Bite Sized Shredded Wheat – Whole Grain Wheat. *Come on! This is [...]

Whether you have a Valentine or not – Valentines Day should be about loving your heart! Not hurting it! Normally we celebrate with a box of chocolates and an extravagant meal. Maybe this is the year to switch it up! Instead of putting junk food into your mouth (which will only hurt your heart)- why [...]

A while back I read a very interesting interview with the New York Times best selling author Michael Pollan who had just written a new book titled In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. Now, whether or not you agree with all he has to say- it’s still a very interesting and informed point of view. But [...]

At the end of 2009 we talked about cleaning out your refrigerator, cupboards, car and purse.  If you have not done this already, now is a great time to throw away all the processed, salt ridden, trans-fat hidden foods in your house. CLICK HERE for a list of what to toss. I promised I would [...]

So often I hear the complaint that salad takes too much time to preare. And if you don’t have dressing in the house, then forget it. We’ll I think I solved that problem today. This is the easiest, yummiest salad and it takes seconds. Here is what you do: Open a bag of lettuce. I [...]

Try these top 10 fitness tips to step it up in 2010 -  burn maximum calories while building strength, endurance and stability. Interval Training. Intervals allow you to burn maximum calories in a shorter amount of time. CLICK HERE to learn how to add simple intervals into your routine. Step it up on your favorite [...]

I always find that people kinda go crazy right after the New Year. They try to convince themselves that they are going to eat 100% perfectly and exercise everyday. That nothing or no one can stop them. Well it sure sounds great! And I know it’s with the best of intentions that we make these [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #10 Forget about New Years resolutions, start NOW. Clean out your kitchen so that when the clock strikes midnight you’re already in a health and fitness state of mind. 1. Empty out your refrigerator and freezer. Old jam jars, juices, sauces and dips. The chocolate bar (s) in the side [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #9 Be Adventurous! Before the year ends, do something you’ve never done before. 1. Go rock-climbing at a rock climbing gym! 2. Go Ice skating. 3. Go Cross Country Skiing. 4. Take a boxing class. 5. Take a spinning class. 6. Workout with your partner. 7. Take a trampoline class. [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #6 Navigate Christmas Dinner. Go into dinner knowing you can have whatever it is you want, but promise yourself you’ll have it in moderation. Moderation may be easy for me to write, but I do know and understand how hard it is to actually practice. A great way to embrace [...]