Video: Janet Jackson Appears On The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
Janet Jackson discusses the real reason she gained weight and how she lost it plus her opinion on her niece Paris’ acting ambitions.
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Trim The Fat: Your Post Thanksgiving Workout
Here is a post-holiday action plan to get you feeling back to normal again from our partners at blackdoctor.org
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5 Power Foods For Women
If you’re serious about getting that body in shape, you’re going to need to adjust your diet so that you incorporate these power foods into your diet. Check out five of my favorite any time foods.
1. Avocados. These babies contain lots of fiber and oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that can help lower cholesterol and raise your HFL. Not to mention, they taste great with any salad.
2. Raisins. These chewy little
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Jordan Sparks Speaks On Her Weight Loss!
American Idol winner Jordan Sparks sits down to explain why she decided it was time to lose her weight.
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7 Unhealthy Foods That You Need To Avoid
Most Diet Nutritionists agree that all foods should be eaten in moderation, but are there foods that we should avoid all together? The truth is, there actually are unhealthy food types that you should try to avoid – some might say they are “foods to die for” – literally!
How To Choose A Nutritious Lunch
While we should always eat from the five basic foods groups, these food types
Read MoreTop 10 Healthy Snacks For Dieters
Want to stick to your diet? Start snacking. It helps control hunger and rein in portion sizes at meals. And don’t worry, it’s supposed to feel indulgent. If a healthy snack isn’t satisfying, you’ll go in search of something that is.
Tara Gidus, R.D., of the American Dietetic Association, says “A snack should fill you up, be reasonably nutritious, and be in the 100- to 200-calorie range.
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Get A Jump Start On Your Summer Body
Be honest with yourself. Are you your ideal weight? Do you have that summer body you desire? Did you make a new years resolutions promising to eat healthier and lose, or gain weight? If you answered yes, congratulations! If you answered no, there is still time to get with the program. Here are 3 steps to get a jump start on your summer body:
STEP 1: SET A GOAL
Some of us already
Read More8 Ways To Maintain Your Health
At some point in your life you’ve probably heard the saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Although a cute and catchy phrase, I can not vouch for this infamous health claim. But what I will do is give you 8 ways to maintain a clean bill of health – which essentially has a lot to do with your everyday lifestyle choices. So read
Read MoreMarch is National Nutrition Month
Eating right and living healthy is a life long mission for everyone. No matter what your age is, having a good nutritional program is important. This month the American Dietetic Association is focused on spotlighting the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
Read More“Healthified” Curried Corn Soup [RECIPE]
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Ever wonder what is the key to creamy soup without the cream? Fat-free milk and yogurt! Once you’ve mastered this recipe, mix it up with chicken breast or swap out the shrimp with another type of seafood.
Prep Time: 20 min
Start to Finish: 45 min
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup finely chopped green and/or red sweet pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 package
Read More5 Power Foods For Women
If you’re serious about getting that body in shape, you’re going to need to adjust your diet so that you incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Check out five of our favorite any time foods.
1. Avocados. These babies contain lots of fiber and oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that can help lower cholesterol and raise your HFL. Not to mention, they taste great with any salad.
2. Raisins. These chewy little pieces of heaven
Read More4 Breakfast Foods To Avoid
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it’s smart to make healthy food choices. A balanced breakfast fuels you up and preps your mind and body for the day. Here are four common breakfast foods that you should try to avoid:
1) Carrot Cake Muffins:
Don’t let the word “carrot” fool you! One serving of a carrot cake muffin from a bakery or fast food chain can give you about
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