Baked potatoes don’t have to be just the potato with some butter and sour cream. You can stuff your potato, and that can take the dinner side into a good meal choice for everyone at the table. Potato Power Swap using the white potato or yellow potato, and use a beautiful orange sweet potato. Making the switch will give you increased Vitamin A, potassium, and more fiber also. The skin of the sweet potato is what gives you a good jolt of Vitamin A, so no peeling these spuds! Stuff it There are many ways to stuff a potato. The sky’s the limit. Have you used broccoli and cheese? You have more choi ..read more

Giving a healthy cookbook as a gift is a good idea. Sharing great recipes is fun and imagine the excitement of having some new recipes to use. You may even want one of these, so add them to your want list! 1. The Well Plated Cookbook: Fast, Healthy Recipes You’ll Want to Eat by Erin Clark Released 6/25/2020 $30 Not your average cookbook. Erin is known for “slimmed-down and outrageously delicious recipes.” She is also the creator of a popular food blog in the healthy-eating blogosphere, Well Plated by Erin. 2. Still Very Popular Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook released 10/7/2014 $25.99 Th ..read more

Having a good workout is important, but having and maintaining a recovery system that aids in transforming your body and increases your energy is a big secret weapon. Good post-workout ideas can benefit you and your results. Why Does Recovery Work? Researchers found that using recovery methods can benefit your results in several ways. These include becoming stronger, faster, leaner, and more overall fit. Most people recover from a workout within 24 hours. Intense workouts can take 48-72 hours. It is essential to give your body a break by changing up the pace, intensity, and distance and concen ..read more

How many times do you hear or say to yourself, “can’t have this food or that food?” How would you like to hear about one great easy thing that you can finally say, “I can have that!” And you should! Frozen Berries are a good thing! Frozen berries are a great addition to your menu. Aim to have at least 2 cups a week. Choose from raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries! You can buy them frozen without additional sweeteners. Or you can flash freeze your own at home. Doing your own is an excellent way to go when there are sales. Having frozen berries in the refrigerator eliminates ..read more

What equipment comes to mind for a good workout? Weights, resistance bands, or weight machines all work, but what if you don’t have them? You may have an incredible piece of equipment sitting in the folded laundry. No expensive equipment is needed for a towel tone up session. 5 exercises you can do at home with a towel! Stand holding a rolled towel in front of you. Bend at the waist and tilt yourself forward while lifting your left leg behind you. Become almost parallel to the floor and row the towel toward your chest. If this is hard to balance, you can tap your foot down. Do 10 reps on each ..read more

There are foods you can eat that will benefit your skin. These are also good for you too. Nutrition that helps your skin is not uncommon foods. You may have some of these already in your kitchen. Helpful Skin Food Hydration Have a water habit of at least 8 -10 glasses each day. Doing this can combat the dullness of your skin by giving you a fresh glow. Hyperpigmentation Fruits such as grapes and berries are high in antioxidants that work as UV damage blockers. Also, a snack of walnuts or pecans will be beneficial. Restoration Herbs and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, garlic, basil, thyme, and ..read more

We probably all have been guilty of having a midnight snack once or twice. But what if a little snack before bed isn’t such a bad thing? What if, a snack before bed could help get us in shape? Here are a few helpful snacks to have before you hit the sack. Greek Yogurt – While your nutritional plan may already include some Greek yogurt, adding some right before you head to bed could provide a bonus to your metabolism. It is packed with protein and valuable to building lean muscle. Snacking on Greek yogurt before you lay down for the night can help burn fat also. Almonds – A nice salty, crunchy ..read more

Yoga is powerful and can work with strengthening and lengthening your muscles. Yoga can also be done with your partner. Couples yoga has is a way to boost your bond with your significant other. There are two popular forms of couples yoga to try. Acro – Yoga Acro-Yoga is both traditional yoga and acrobatics. It is a practice that uses fun poses that promotes flexibility, strength, and balance for both of you. This form promotes teamwork and trust and is good for firming up relationships. A Move to Try Double Downward Dog Have the stronger partner stand a few feet behind, and both go into a down ..read more

Often you see a dog running along with their owner. Many pups love to run, they are always ready for the adventure, and it is great to spend time outside. Some tips for you and your pal: Not all dogs are for runners. Ask your vet if your dog breed is one that has energy, is obedient, and has stamina. Some dogs may be small with shorter legs, while others can tend to have breathing problems, which make them not suited for the running club. Practice first with walking. Dogs do love to be on a walk, and over time bring up the pace and then return to your walk. As you progress through speeding up ..read more

Many people are not getting enough sleep.  Over 1/3 of us are on that list, and it is growing. The effects of not getting your regular shut-eye are much more than that of being tired. Your mental and physical wellbeing are in jeopardy when you lack sleep. Tips to help with your sleep schedule: Believe it or not, the bedding matters. The more comfortable you are, the better the sleep. Not all bedding is the same. Look for fabrics that are softer and durable like Egyptian cotton. These sheets will last longer than your traditional cotton sheets. Practice unplugging from social media at nig ..read more