Health & Diet

While it may be difficult to splurge on a personal trainer for your fitness sessions, it’s important to keep track of correct workout techniques as you work on your summer body goals. Before you hit the gym, keep these essential tips in mind to prevent mistakes, injuries or unnecessary strain on your muscle groups.

Oftentimes, we might not even notice our poor posture, as it develops so gradually that you may notice its symptoms (back and neck pain, lower rage in motion, increased injuries, and stiffness) long before you notice your shoulders hunching over. Luckily, there are a variety of simple exercises and stretches you can do at home to reverse the slump!

See how many calories you’ll save by making these easy swaps with fruit and veggies. We’ve rounded up some of the most notorious carb-heavy foods and found delicious, low-carb alternatives to satisfy any craving. Try these five simple swaps that are highly nutritious and less likely to leave you hungry moments later.

Whether you’re cramming for final exams or working hard on a gruelling project at the office, the food you eat can help you boost your memory and improve your concentration. As you hunt for the perfect healthy snack to help you achieve your highest potential, here are a few essential eats to stock up on now.

Have you ever dreamed of a world where your favourite foods would also become the ones that could contribute to weight loss, heart health, and overall longevity? Well, your dreams may have come true with The Bonus Years Diet. In his book, The Bonus Years Diet: 7 Miracle Foods That Can Add Years to Your Life, Dr. Ralph Felder, a physician and chef, concludes that there are seven main foods to eat in a regimented manner in order to expand your lifetime and maintain overall health.

It is almost bikini season, and we all know what that means – stress. Before you flip open your Instagram and start unfollowing every food account, remember that bikini season does not mean starving yourself, rather, loving and flaunting your body in whatever way that is. Look no further than these lovely ladies proving to you that you can be ready for the beach at any size.

Although black currant has long since been a popular ingredient in jam and even ice cream, it looks like this dark berry may also offer surprising beauty benefits. If you’ve been looking for a new natural ingredient to nourish your skin, it may be worthwhile to consider black currant as a must-try solution.

As a nutritional plan developed by Dr. Andrew Weil, the Anti-Inflammatory Diet is intended to help its followers combat the health effects of inflammation and also lose weight. Here’s what you should know about this diet.

If you’re a health-conscious foodie who has jumped on the recent gourmet trends of roasted cauliflower and cauliflower pasta, you’ll be happy to know that this superfood has a myriad of health benefits.

Also known as a cooking plantain, the exotic fruit plantain is a menu staple in locations like Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa, Central America and the Caribbean. Although plantains are a common sight on the dinner table in these regions (and have also become produce aisle staples here in North America), the humble plantain may also be a skincare and health breakthrough.

Although your days of skipping rope on the playground are long over, jump ropes are a simple tool to carry in your gym bag for a quick and efficient workout to do at home or on the go. If you’re looking to update your cardio routine, try incorporating a few jump rope exercises into your workout to help you build your stamina and agility while meting a few layers of fat from your body to help you achieve a toned physique.

For fitness addicts looking to improve their workout training, a good stretching may just be what you need to launch you into your sets and repetitions and wind down after a gruelling, sweat-packed routine. Whether you’re looking to improve your flexibility, achieve a toned physique or recover from sore muscles and tight hamstrings, limber up with these head-to-toe stretching exercises to get the best out of your workout.

Whether you’re looking to build muscles or shed a few extra pounds to help you trim down your waist and go a dress size down, here are our top fitness apps you can get for free to help you get in shape now.

Get your body back in gear for the New Year with these simple yet effective workouts you can do right on your bedroom floor. With all the chocolate and margaritas the festive holiday brings, it’s easy to abandon your regular fitness routine and lose track of your diet. These at-home workouts can then help you burn off those extra calories to help you fit into your little black dress.

Whether you’re hoping for a refreshed visage or aiming to shed an extra few pounds this winter, here are five surprising and useful advantages of cucumber.