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April marks the start of baseball season for both the major and little leagues. Buying peanuts or cracker jack may not be the healthiest thing, but fortunately, many stadiums offer a variety of food choices. Obviously, some of these will be very high in calories, and often don’t yield much in the way of nutrition, so having a clear idea of what your best options will be before heading to the game will help you maintain a healthy diet.

Crockpot cooking is such a great way to save time in the kitchen and to boost the nutritional value of your dish. Cooking in the crockpot is great for busy families, for college students or for anyone who may not enjoy cooking. Using a crockpot allows you to create a dish that is bursting with flavor, and full of health benefits and the best part is that this takes very minimal work on your part.

A healthy diet is important no matter what season it is, but springtime is a wonderful time to devote to making some nutritious spring salads for you and your family. With the farmer’s markets full of delicious and healthy fruits and vegetables, spring is a wonderful time to bring more vibrant colors to your salads and meals in general.

With Easter just around the corner, you may be wondering what types of Easter treats you can make that are delicious and healthy. Rest assured there are some wonderful healthy Easter treats you can make in the comfort of your own home. Treats aren’t always bad for you. In fact, there are many healthy treat recipes available these days.

With summer just around the corner, you’ve got the opportunity to have the healthiest summer ever. With just a few tweaks in your lifestyle, you can go from feeling sluggish or out of shape to having high energy and feeling fantastic. How? Start implementing various activities in your life that will benefit your mind, body, and spirit, and adopt a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

National Nutrition Month (NNM) is a campaign on education and information regarding nutrition. Created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, NNM is being celebrated in March this year with emphasis put on the choices of food we eat, the importance of making good food choices, sound eating habits, as well as physical activity regimes. NNM is simply meant to remind people about the benefits of healthy eating and adopting a healthy and nutritious lifestyle. It also aims at celebrating registered Dietitian Nutritionists and their contributions.

Your grocery budget doesn’t need to determine your weight loss; in fact, some of the healthiest foods are the cheapest to purchase! Before you begin worrying about the price of eating healthy, let’s take a look at how you can eat healthy without breaking the bank.

Human emotions can trigger a wide variety of responses, and different people handle different emotions in a variety of ways. While some people use exercise or call a friend to deal with anger or sadness, others may cope by turning to comfort foods. Breaking the cycle of emotional eating can be a difficult task—however, it’s not an impossible one thanks to tips below and including control snacks into your diet. Here are three tips to help break the habit of emotional eating.

You heard that Punxsutawney Phil declared that Spring will be arriving early this year?  While that’s great news for everyone who craves warmer weather, it also means that for those of us with fitness goals, we have less time to get toned and beach ready!  If that season-predicting groundhog is right, Spring will be here before we know it.  It’s time to kick-start our weight loss this year.

Tea has enchanted human civilization since recorded history. Many cultures continue to revere tea for its ability to soothe, to cleanse, to treat, and to invigorate. Since teas can be made from a wide variety of plants, its uses vary widely. For example, cleansing teas help rid the body of toxins while herbal teas, such as chamomile, can promote sleep.

Currently, in the U.S., patients seeking weight loss through bariatric surgery have four options: adjustable gastric banding, sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch. Each surgery is different and performing physicians consider each patient’s needs before deciding upon the best course of action. While bariatric surgery exists as an option when other weight management options have failed, it’s important to understand that the surgery alone does not guarantee weight loss. Weight loss occurs in combination with several factors including adhering to a new diet and regular exercise. A failure of weight loss after surgery may be the result of any of the factors below.

So you’ve recently had bariatric surgery, and the holidays are here! While it’s a festive time of year to spend with family and friends, the holidays can be difficult for those who have recently had weight loss surgery. Food and the holidays go hand in hand, but don’t worry, weight gain is not inevitable! Check out the following holiday eating tips for those who are post-bariatric surgery.

Do you find yourself gaining a few extra pounds during the holiday season? Well, you’re not alone! According to several studies, ¾ of Americans’ weight gain happens during the holidays, and the average person gains 1-2 pounds during the season. So how can you avoid holiday weight gain while keeping your sanity around tempting treats and late-night parties? Below are some reasons for gaining those unwanted pounds and what you can do about it:

Black Friday shopping is just around the corner, if you’re all ready like so many others to line up at the stores early in the morning to take advantage of some amazing Black Friday deals, you need to make sure your body is properly fueled so you can keep up with and beat the crowds. Some useful products like high-protein meat sticks and protein chips are two ways to stay energized.