7 Herbs and Spices for Better Health

People have been using herbs and spices for health longer than they’ve been using fire. Evidence even seems to suggest that cultural tastes evolved to desire spices that were required for good health – hotter regions using spices that protect food from spoiling, higher salt use in areas where the inhabitants need to retain water.
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5 Easy Yoga Positions for Beginners

According to WebMD, close to 11 million Americans practice yoga. The health benefits of yoga are hard to ignore: increased flexibility, strength and balance; relaxation and stress relief; positive changes in mood and better focus. For beginners, choosing a type a yoga, is as individual as the reason for choosing yoga in the first place.
To help [...]

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Houseplants — A Way To Better Health

Greening your home may be the first step towards improving your health and improving the air quality of your home is possibly the best place to start. Many homes contain irritants that contribute to poor air quality. Older homes may have layers of lead based paints, while any home may contain molds, bacteria, pollen, [...]

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For Beginners: Understanding the Different Types of Yoga
Posted in Yoga

There are seven major types of yoga performed throughout the world as a form of exercise. People who are interested in yoga should try out one or two different practices to choose the one they prefer, but a simple comparison of the types can help to narrow down the choices you'll see in fitness magazines, gym schedules and home fitness instructional DVDs.


The Fight Against Chronic Disease
Posted in Articles And Links, Disease Prevention

Eli Lilly and Company recently unveiled a small tool aimed at battling a big problem — chronic disease. Lilly's free pocket-sized health book, A Healthy You! — America's Guide to Healthy Living, puts useful tips and resources in the hands of Americans to help them lead a healthy life and prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes.


Small Steps to Big Change : Turn off the TV
Posted in Articles And Links, Fitness, Weight Loss

When I became ready to make a difference in my health and weight, diet was the only place I wanted to make changes. Then something happened, as my nutrition improved, I had more energy and eventually I started thinking about fitness.
My favorite tip? Limit "Screen Time." It's a goal I sometimes struggle with -- especially when [...]


Organic on a Budget
Posted in Articles And Links, Get More Veggies

We're so lucky! It's getting easier and easier to find healthy food. Even mainstream stores like Von's and Ralph's are jumping onto the organic fruit cart. Unfortunately, all these choices have yet to make prices fall. How can we make our food budget go farther and still stick to our goals for a healthy diet?


Crispy Pears For Fruit Lovers On The Go
Posted in Get More Veggies, Snacks, Whole Food Nutrition

Freeze-dried fruit snacks? Do I look like an astronaut? These freeze-dried treats aren’t just for space cadets.


Extra-Meaty Veggie Chili
Posted in Get More Veggies, Recipes

This super-delish dish is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without giving up the meaty taste that makes chili a winter comfort food.
I like to serve up a large 2-cup bowl with one of Krusteaz-brand honey cornbread muffins. And at around 2 points* per cup, it’s a great filling meal that helps [...]