What Not to Buy at Trader Joe’s

Trader Joe'sWhen Trader-Joe's-less towns finally have access to the low-cost grocery retailer, locals get—rightfully—excited. Even New York City, a town that has pretty much everything, had lines around the block when TJ's opened its doors there in 2006. Still, while Trader Joe's offers lots of delicious products at fantastic prices, not everything on your shopping list is...

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How one family broke its junk food addiction

The Leake family are on a real food crusade. (photo credit: Shannan Casper Photography)How long could you go without junk food? Last year, the Leake family attempted to abstain for 100 days. A year later, it's still going strong. "Halfway through the first challenge I took the basket of Halloween candy I was hiding in the guest room for when we'd completed the challenge, and...

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5 Mistakes Parents Make When Feeding their Kids

By Tanya Steel, Epicurious.com Every day I hear about tremendous strides in the fight to combat childhood obesity, but for every pound we lose, we seem to gain two back. Here are five common mistakes parents make on a daily basis with their children's diets and how they can take a few simple steps to ensure their children will live a long healthy life. Related: Our...

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What’s the best way to deal with catcallers?

It happens to us all, sooner or later. You're running along, minding your own business, when some guy driving by rolls down his window to make a noise at you. Whether it's a catcall, a wolf-whistle, or a "hey, baby," this kind of unwanted attention can really throw you off. Don't let catcallers, or any other irritant, get in your head and ruin your run. Here's how to overcome...

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Does Crying Actually Make You Feel Better?

Conde Nast Digital StudioSELF magazineWe all know the expression, "a good cry." As in, you just got broken up with/ fought with your mom/ lost your wallet and you let loose in a fit of sobbing--and then you felt better. Well, a new study says that, contrary to popular belief, shedding tears won't make you feel better--at least for the majority of people. Study participants...

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4 Ways to Beat Post-Vacation Pudge

Summer's nearly over, and while that means we no longer have to worry about looking hot in that adorable swimsuit, it also means that our bikini bods may be a little worse for the summer wear. We're talking vacation weight, put on while snacking on chips at the beach house or indulging in a few too many barbecues. We caught up with Michelle Lovitt...

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Bad foods you should be eating-5

Nuts The bad rap: Nuts are chock-full of fat. The good news: Nuts are full of fats—but they're the good, heart-healthy unsaturated kinds. Nuts, and peanuts, which are technically legumes, also deliver other healthy nutrients—which ones depends on the nut. For example, pistachios are rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that help keep eyes healthy. Almonds...

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Ditch the fad diets to lose the weight for good

Getty ImagesBy Tina Haupert I spent last weekend at the Healthy Living Summit in Philadelphia along with 225 health and fitness enthusiasts. The two-day conference was a great way to meet other bloggers with similar interests and learn how to better improve our blogs and blogging practices. Once the conference ended, I enjoyed dinner with a group of my...

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Jane Fonda's aging secret is just plain dangerous

At 73 years old, fitness queen and political activist Jane Fonda is still the picture of health and youth, but it's pretty clear she's not just leaning on Botox. So, it's no wonder women of all ages the world over want to know her secret. Recently, Fonda revealed that the key to looking and feeling amazing into her 70s comes in the form of a drug....

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Do Your Heart Some Good at Green Lake

One of the best ways to take care of your heart is to get more exercise, and Seattle has a wealth of indoor and outdoor opportunities to get moving.  Green Lake is a favorite venue for heart healthy activity for Seattle residents and visitors alike.  Walkers, runners, bikes, skates, and families with babies in strollers circle the lake at all hours; you can't venture...

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