If you tend to think of salads as side dishes, think again. While there are many fine bistros in Santa Monica, there is a great new little place called Greens Up on Montana that is all about salads. Not just any salads, but hearty, fresh salads using locally grown vegetables, customized to your choosing. Greens […]
As a huge fan of locally-grown organic ingredients, I am so thrilled to tell you about my favorite goods from Newman’s Own Organics. Paul Newman, known to most as an actor, started his own company back in 1982 making lemonade, salsa, pasta, and steak sauce. In 1993 however, Newman’s Own branched off into Newman’s Own […]
Research tells us that we the average American consumes half a pound of sugar every single day. We know it can lead to conditions like diabetes and obesity, and sometimes, the latter precedes the former. Unfortunately though, the risk of diabetes and other diseases is not enough to get us to stop. However, did you […]
Massages speak to more than just our bodies, they release the built up tensions within us, and free up our minds and spirits from every day stresses. After a strenuous workout, massages are especially ideal for ironing out soreness that lingers in the body for days afterward. Also, consistent experimenting with different workouts can make […]
Green tea has been used for centuries, cultivated first in India and China for its many antioxidant and metabolism boosting properties. It has been as been shown to induce thermogenesis (to produce heat) and stimulate fat oxidation (burning), boosting the metabolic rate 4% without increasing the heart rate. Americans have just recently started to drink […]
On the windward side of Oahu lies a sprawling beach named Kailua, my favorite on all of the Hawaiian Islands. Twenty minutes from downtown Honolulu, Kailua is the perfect spot to vacation with the family, with its turquoise blue water, miles of clean white sand, numerous reef formations and three off shore islands offer a […]
There is no denying we all love a good slice of pizza, and occasionally, a slice or two will not be the death of us. You have to admit though, after ordering a pizza from your average Pizza Hut, it does not sit with us well for the rest of the day. Deep-dish crusts, sausage, […]
Organic gardening has become one of the most natural ways to insure that your meals are rich in healthy, nutritious unprocessed food. While it has become wildly popular in recent years, gardening organically has been around for centuries, before chemical fertilizers ever existed. Studies show that the rate of obesity is rapidly increasing in America […]
Smiling is the fastest, easiest fix to any bad situation. The very act of upturning your lips can put someone at ease, seal a possible business deal, or get you out of a tight spot. It has been linked to health benefits like endorphin release, stress reduction, and even healthy immune function. For these reasons, […]
Instead of pumping iron to build strength, it is high time you started pumping rubber. If you haven’t had any luck toning your core lately, a great fitness tool to try would be the Core Transformer, a 3-dimensional fitness strategy that strengthens your body through resistance. The Core Transformer does exactly what its name suggests—it […]
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