Health & Wellness 

16 Health Benefits of Lemons

The Alkalizing Powerfood

Lemons are acidic to the taste, but are alkaline-forming in the body. In fact they are one of the most alkaline-forming foods; this makes them great for balancing a highly acidic condition in the body.  Lemons are a favorite all over the world and an essential food in kitchens everywhere.

“We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons.” –Alfred E. Newman

 

Fat-Fighting Meals: 7 Flat-Belly Dinner Recipes

Fitness Magazine 

The secret to flat abs? Foods like whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein, which curb hunger, boost your calorie burn, and prevent belly bloat. We've combined these slimming ingredients into a week's worth of delicious dinners.

Recipes developed by Zoe Singer

 

Shake Up Your Snacks: 7 Fun Ideas

Readers say the snacks they're most sick of are low-fat yogurt and apples with peanut butter. Revolutionize the 3 p.m. munchies with these seven ideas -- each with less than 150 calories.

By Karen Ansel, RD

 

Benefits of Cardio Kickboxing

Cardio kickboxing is a popular fitness regimen that often replaces aerobics and indoor exercise equipment workouts. A form of kickboxing called Tae-Bo and other martial arts-inspired forms of exercise rank among the most popular fitness classes in gyms throughout the country, according to the American Council on Education. Cardio kickboxing is a total-body workout with a plethora of benefits.

by Linda Ray Feb 2014