A Healthy Way to Enjoy Chocolate this Valentine’s Day
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” This quote, attributed to Charlie Brown creator Charles M. Schulz, captures the essence of the celebration of Valentine’s Day: a day for love, a day for flowers, and of course, a day for...
Happy=Healthy: How Fitness Improves Mood and Energy
There are loads of benefits to exercise and other fitness activities, including weight loss and improved mental health. Of course, shedding a few pounds is good for your self-confidence and long-term health, but scientists who study fitness have found that exercise...
Rethinking “NUT”-rition: Are Nuts Healthy?
Are nuts healthy? Nuts have long been touted as a “forbidden food” for those who are trying to lose or even maintain their weight; often avoided due to their high fat and calorie content. The misconception that eating nuts will encourage weight gain is fair, they are...