Every day, we are faced with choices. Beef or chicken? Paper or plastic? McDonald's or Wendy's for lunch? Collapse on the couch or do some quick exercises? How do you choose? How do you know you are making the right choice? I know, it can be tough. But there are some things you can do to help...

This week we are all trying to cut out the crap that we find hiding in our diets right? well I have a product for you :) If you really like flavored water, but have found that the kind you like contains things that are... less than desirable... I found that Aquafina Flavor Splash has absolutely nothing...

post coutesy of SparkPeople.com New SparkTeam for Kids Health -- By Jen Mueller, Certified Personal Trainer Turn on the news any night of the week, and you're likely to see a story about one of the many discouraging trends that contribute to the prevalence of overweight and obese children. As a result...

One of the favorite places for our family to eat is Ponderosa; second on the list is probably The Golden Corral. For those of you not familiar with these places, they are "family buffets". You know, the "all you can stuff in your face" kind of restaurant. When you're a teenage...

The School Lunch Dilemma To Buy or To Pack? -- By Liza Barnes, Health Educator Its lunchtime at the office and you’re hungry. Your morning has been stressful, and your co-workers are pooling their money for some fried take-out from the local burger joint. You decline their invitation (even though comfort...

Cardio Tunes! Get Your Body Movin' -- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer “My uptown girl! You know I’m in love with an uptown girl!” As these lyrics pump through your headphones, it’s easy to forget that while Billy Joel sings to you, you’re actually running on the treadmill. This is the power of music...

Thou shalt not force, bribe or coerce thy child to eat. Thou shalt set a good example by eating at least five fruits and vegetables, three whole grain products, and three dairy servings per day thyself. Thou shalt make mealtimes pleasant. Thou shalt encourage thy child to help in meal planning, preparation...

Most experts recommend that you exercise up to 90 minutes most days of the week, emphasizing that you gradually work your way up to that duration. However, a recent study conducted at Boston Sports Clubs found that participants who exercised for 20-30 minutes did so more consistently than those involved...

A new study published by the University of California at Berkeley shows that women who practice yoga have better body images and less disordered eating patterns than women who take part in traditional aerobic exercises. Study participants filled out surveys about the type of exercise they performed,...

It's Sunday night and, like millions of workers across the land, you're once again rummaging through a cluttered refrigerator looking for something appetizing to pack in tomorrow's work and school lunches. Or worse, it's Monday morning, and you're grabbing whatever you can find--often...