Diet
Planning to be healthy
We do it all the time. We make a plan for the project at work which is supposed to be completed by next week. We sit down and figure out the perfect route for the cross state trip next weekend. We determine how much paint we’ll need to paint our living room before we go …
Posted by Melissa Howard on May 16, 2012 in Diet
Healthy summer cocktails!
Summer is here which means amazing weather! Some of my favorite things to do in the summer include going to the beach, swimming, barbecues with friends, and of course…day drinking! Summer cocktails are delicious but most are nutritional wastelands and loaded with calories. Replacing a few ingredients with lower calorie booze or including fruit is …
Posted by Jen Matz on May 14, 2012 in Diet, Well-being
Foods for a healthy smile
Chances are, there’s a whitening toothpaste in your bathroom. And perhaps you stop and check your teeth in a mirror after meals to make sure no food was unintentionally left behind. We women want our smiles to look good, after all. Brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly can help keep your pearly whites in …
Posted by Casey Summerland on May 11, 2012 in Diet
The health benefits you’re drinking in each day
You might not think your beverages do much in the way of nutrition, but these common drinks pack more health punch than you may think.
Posted by Ricki Heller on May 8, 2012 in Diet
Sweet stevia
We North Americans sure do love our sweets, don’t we? The growing number of sweeteners on store shelves these days surely reflects that preference. But we all know that sugar (refined or otherwise) is bad for us. So what’s a sweets-loving, health-conscious, Diabetes-averse gal to do? Go for stevia, an all-natural sweetener that’s quickly gaining …
Posted by Casey Summerland on May 4, 2012 in Diet
Superfoods: Is there a surprising way to get your fix?
By now, “superfood” has all but become a household term. But do you know the healthy foods that are really deserving of this title? Here are a few delicious and extraordinarily nutritious ingredients you can easily work into your daily diet.
Posted by Michelle Mercado on May 3, 2012 in Diet
Keep your produce fresher, longer
Spring is here and summer is on the way! Do you know what that means? Farmers Markets and gardens will soon be blossoming and a plethora of fruits and vegetables will be available. I know I am guilty of buying a ton of fresh produce this time of year. The deals are too good to …
Posted by Ricki Heller on May 1, 2012 in Diet
Getting Over Your Fennel Phobia
For most of my life, I was a fennel-phobe. It’s true: I’d take one whiff of that bulbous, long-stemmed veggie with its filigree of swaying fronds on top—the one that’s so common in Italian cuisine–and immediately think, “licorice.” And in my world at the time, the only licorice to pass my lips was Crayola red, …
Posted by Casey Summerland on April 30, 2012 in Body image, Diet, Exercise, I Tried It, News, Supplements, Well-being
Get Tressed Launch Giveaway
Get Tressed Launch Giveaway Hi there, Beauties! The celebration of the official y|b|a launch ends with another HUGE two week long giveaway. This time, Get Tressed is giving you the chance to win $340 worth our favorite hair care products. Solia Pink Limited Edition Flat iron with heat proof pouch + 2 year warranty Sedu …
Posted by Casey Summerland on April 23, 2012 in Diet
Superfood status: Meet the new kids on the block
There’s nothing wrong with munching on blueberries and spinach, but try these new superfoods for an extra healthy boost.
