Cooking Tips

Smokers lose bone density at a faster rate than non-smokers which puts you at risk for breaking body parts like your hip. Putting down the cigarettes can help slow down this process and keep you breaking a sweat, not your bones, on the dance floor.

Absolutely! the kiwifruit skin is completely edible and makes this nutrient-dense fruit even more nutritious! A recent study shows that eating the skin triples the fiber intake compared to merely eating the flesh. And, by not peeling the skin, you preserve much of the vitamin C content as well.

Yogurt can be incredibly healthy. Nonetheless, most yogurts found in the grocery stores are bad for you. They are often low in fat but loaded with sugar to compensate for the flavor that fat provides. Put simply, most yogurt has had its healthy, natural fats replaced with an unhealthy ingredient. Additionally, many yogurts don't provide probiotic bacteria as generally believed. They are often pasteurized, which kills most of their bacteria.

Ice cream may be delicious, but it's loaded with sugar! This dairy product is also high in calories and easy to overeat. If you eat it as a dessert, you're usually piling it on top of your normal calorie intake. As alternative, it is possible to opt for healthier brands or make your own ice cream using fresh fruits and less sugar.

It is very important to have a regular routine. Even simply eating lunch an hour later than usual can spike levels of the stress hormone "cortisol" and disrupt your body's ideal state. Try to eat, sleep, and exercise at the same time every day, 365 days a year.

Candy bars are incredibly unhealthy! They are high in sugar, refined wheat flour, and processed fats, while also very low in essential nutrients. These treats will leave you hungry because of the way that your body metabolizes these sugar bombs. As alternatives, you can eat fruits or a piece of quality dark chocolate instead.