A buddy is much more than someone to team up with just to workout; buddies swap recipes with one another, set and reach goals together, motivate each other, share life stories, chit chat, or just hangout. One study found that when people workout with a partner who they believe is counting on them to keep…

The dairy group includes milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and fortified soy milk. Choose fat free or low fat dairy products; these small dietary and lifestyle changes cuts saturated fat and calories but doesn’t reduce calcium or other essential nutrients in your diet. Older children, teens, and adults need 3 cups daily, while children 4 to…

Boost your health and well being in as little as five minutes; find a comfy position, close your eyes, let go and just chill out. Research shows this therapeutic approach lets you press the refresh button and start anew, feeling calmer and more focused, says psychologist Susan Albers and author of 50 Ways to Soothe…

Nuts, seeds, grains, and legumes contain compounds found in the outer coat that strip us of nutrients in the inner layers that provide the body with amino acids, vitamins, and minerals when not soaked before cooking. Soaking these hybrid staples improves texture, taste, and boosts the absorption of nutrients. Follow the soaking instructions on the…

Massage therapy is a growing trend, with the ever growing populous of millennials taking a more direct interest in their health and well being; more and more alternatives are shaping the field of therapeutic wellness. According to the National Institutes of Health, while often preliminary or conflicting, there is scientific evidence that massage therapy may…

Jump start your day with oatmeal, it’s packed with fiber; a super grain staple that provides you with lasting energy and reduces the urge to eat in between meals. Loaded with complex carbohydrates; oatmeal helps you lose weight and keep it off. This “good for you” power food is rich in antioxidants and packed with…