If you’re following a healthy lifestyle, you already know the importance of eating dark greens, which are rich in beta-carotene, folate, and vitamins C, E, and K, as often as possible. Research shows that consuming dark leafy greens can promote good health by fighting the inflammation caused by free radicals, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, and reducing your risk of heart disease. In addition, dark greens in the Cruciferae family (a.k.a. cruciferous vegetables) have been found to help protect against macular degeneration and possibly help reduce age-related memory loss. So, for better health, make a point to include these 10 dark green powerhouses in your diet: Arugula – Arugula, also…

A lot of people struggle (myself included) with staying healthy on vacation. You worked hard to maintain the healthy ways in the days leading up to your trip, but then have trouble keeping them in mind once you’re actually there. It’s so tempting to literally eat your way through your adventures, but you’ll most likely feel bad later. I have come up with a few tips for avoiding that groggy, full feeling that I definitely have experienced myself, and they aren’t actually that difficult to stick to! Below are my tips for staying healthy on vacation. Hydrate – If you’re going somewhere warm, hydration is even more important than usual.…

Do you weigh yourself every day? Do you worry about even the slightest change in your weight? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you may be too focused on the scale — and if you’re trying to maintain healthy habits, this behavior can actually be counterproductive, since there are many factors that can cause your weight to fluctuate from one day (and even one hour) to the next. Fluid retention, hormonal shifts, constipation, and even the food you ate right before stepping on the scale can all cause daily weight fluctuations. These variations can be misleading and worrisome if you don’t understand them. For an accurate measurement…

It’s Sunday morning and you are craving French toast, but you don’t want all of the calories that usually comes along with it.  This French toast recipe saves you calories, adds nutritional value without compromising the traditional sweet eggy flavors, swapping baking instead of frying and using whole-grain bread instead of white bread. Then add some personal flair with your favorite toppings and enjoy! Baked Banana French Toast Ingredients: 3 medium (120 grams each) bananas, peeled and sliced, divided 6 slices (30 grams each) reduced-calorie whole-grain bread, sliced in half diagonally 4 large (50 grams each) eggs 2 large (30 grams each) egg whites 1 cup (245 grams) low-fat (1%)…