For those who want to lose weight, exercise should be a part of their routine as it can help in achieving and maintaining their weight loss goal. After going through an exercise routine, it is important for one to eat something as it will help the body recover from lost energy during the workout while [...]

Mediterranean cooking reflects the techniques and diets utilized in countries, such as Greece, Turkey and Sicily. This kind of eating plan primarily includes plant-based foods, along with heart-healthy fats. Research suggests that Mediterranean cooking can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease in the long-term when incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. Jessica StaheliAbout the author: [...]

So… once again I was watching Dr. Oz the other day and saw the most incredible new super food! Scientists have been doing studies on these berries found in Scandinavia called the “Lingonberry“. Today I will be discussing how many different health benefits Lingonberries have. Jessica StaheliAbout the author: Jessica Staheli is a health and fitness nut. [...]

Lately, I’ve been participating in Yahoo answers to try and help people with their health issues. One thing I’ve found that a lot of people have a problem with is finding a good source of protein. Whether it’s a 13 year old boy trying to bulk up to make it on his soccer team,  a [...]

Last month I started growing some wheatgrass. At first, I thought it was pretty nasty and it made me feel like vomiting just like my family and friends predicted. But the other day, I had an incredible realization! I haven’t gotten sick even once since I started drinking wheatgrass juice. I usually get sick about 3 [...]

So, I was curious today about how much water I should be drinking while exercising. I usually just get a water bottle and drink water whenever I’m thirsty or whenever I feel like I need to cool off. After reading a few things, I found out I need to be drinking a lot more water when I’m exercising. [...]

The food you eat can really have an impact on how healthy your hair is. There are foods that are obviously not beneficial for your hair such as fast food and soda. There are also foods that are very good for your hair and can even help rebuild it to keep it healthy and strong. [...]

  If you’ve ever been to any sort of health food store or a place like Orange Peel, you’ve heard of people putting wheatgrass shots in their drinks. When I first heard of it, I thought to myself “Gosh… People are so nasty. Why on earth would they want eat grass?”. After doing some research and experimenting, [...]

So, I went to the doctor the other day. I’ve been having funny things going on with my heart so I decided to have it checked out. He told me I couldn’t have any caffeine whatsoever! Apparently, there is caffeine in chocolate. Jessica StaheliAbout the author: Jessica Staheli is a health and fitness nut. She [...]

About 3 years ago, when I was 16, I tried my first energy drink. I really loved the taste of them because they are so sweet and loaded with sugar. I would walk about a mile to a gas station just to buy an energy drink. I’d drink it while walking and ditch it in [...]