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Cute Workout Gear: 10 Great Websites to Inspire Your Next Workout

Posted on January 4, 2012
Cute Workout Clothes from the top 10 online websites like Neve and Athleta and Lululemon

By Deborah Goldstein
Ready to hit the gym or run in the snow? Motivation comes in spades the first week of January. Beyond that, it doesn’t hurt to seek inspiration in the form of new workout gear. If Santa didn’t bring you new yoga pants or a warm jacket, finding your own stylish new duds will help you look good, feel good, and put you in the right state of mind.

17 Ways to Maximize Nutrients from Your Fruits and Veggies

Posted on November 2, 2011
Get the most nutrients out of your vegetables and fruits by using these shopping and cooking tips from the 17 Day Diet by author Dr. Mike Moreno

You’re eating right and changing your diet—great work! But before you microwave those peas or stir-fry that veggie medley, be sure you know the best way to help your healthy produce retain its nutrient value. From Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.

6 Easy Tips to Make Grocery Shopping Easier

Posted on September 28, 2011

Everyone likes to save money, but a bit of planning ahead can save you dollars and time at the supermarket. Follow these simple suggestions from Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins, authors of Stocked Kitchen: One Grocery List…Endless Recipes and never toss away unused food again.

Quiz: What Are the Best Restaurant Options for Dieters?

Posted on July 12, 2011

If you’re trying to diet, dining out can be a real challenge. Test your restaurant smarts with this surprising quiz from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.

The Best Packaged Food Choices for Busy People

Posted on June 24, 2011
Store-bought packaged oatmeal with fruit is a great quick meal option

No time to cook from scratch but still want to eat healthy? Consider these “fast” food recommendations from Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body.

A Guy’s Grocery Checklist for Losing Weight

Posted on June 15, 2011
Men should use this healthy eating shopping checklist for weight loss

Guys, stock your kitchen with these essentials, then choose an easy-to-follow, fat-burning diet from The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body, by Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D.

The Beauty Superfoods Shopping List

Posted on April 22, 2011
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These nutritious foods benefit your hair, skin, and overall health, says acclaimed hair and makeup artist Eva Scrivo, author of Eva Scrivo on Beauty: The Tools, Techniques, and Insider Knowledge Every Woman Needs to Be Her Most Beautiful, Confident Self.

16 Healthy Foods That Can Make You Fat

Posted on April 6, 2011

Some foods with healthy reputations do more harm for your weight than good. Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, tells you what to avoid.

The 5-Ingredient Rule

Posted on March 10, 2011

To eat in a way that is better for you as well as the planet, read labels and avoid anything with more than five familiar-sounding ingredients, advises Mark Bittman, author of Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating.

How to Buy Organic Without Breaking the Bank

Posted on December 10, 2009
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How can you live green but stay within your means? Get started by following these tips for eating organic on a budget from Sloan Barnett, a Today show regular and the author of Green Goes With Everything: Simple Steps to a Healthier Life and a Cleaner Planet.

4 Questions to Ask When Shopping for Green Cleaning Products

Posted on December 8, 2009
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How to read labels so you know for sure the product you’re buying is safe. From Green This! Volume 1: Greening Your Cleaning by Deirdre Imus