It’s almost Back to School time. There are lots of things to get used to again. But starting the day right will make the rest of the day that much better. Two important day-starters will give you a boost – physically, mentally, socially, emotionally. 1. Get a good night’s sleep. Teens require 8-11 hours of sleep to feel their best. And a good...
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag from Spoonful.com Serves: 1 Ingredients Ice cubes (enough to fill each gallon-size bag about half full) 1/2 cup salt (The bigger the granules, the better. Kosher or rock salt works best, but table salt is fine. Salt is used because of a special property it possesses: It lowers the freezing temperature of water) 1 cup half...
We're pumping out the recipes!!! Ready for another? Oatmeal is a classic breakfast-- customizable, full of healthy carbs and whole grains to fuel a morning workout or day of school. Toppings to try: grated ginger, dried fruit, fresh fruit, chia seeds, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, powdered milk, nuts, seeds, shredded coconut, flax seed, fruit preserves.... What are YOUR favorite toppings and...
Have you checked out our latest video??? We are showing you how to make a reduced fat blueberry muffin recipe from Harvard School of Public Health. Do not give up when you see almond flour. Just grind/blend up some almonds and you have your own! Check out more of our recipe videos on YouTube! Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes...
Bottom line: DIY smoothies reign supreme—you know what you’re getting or, for that matter, not getting. But they are no substitute for whole fruits and vegetables in your diet because it’s easier to take in more calories when you drink instead of eat them. Thus, the Produce for Better Health Foundation recommends no more than 8 to 12 ounces of blended or juiced...
Remember Wednesday's post on the first three diets that we wouldn't recommend trying? Read on for the last four diets that definitely don't fill that bill. MASTER CLEANSE The Premise Sacrificing solid foods in favor of a lemon, water and a laxative concoction will help you drop 20 pounds in 10 days. The Reality You don't eat any actual food for 10 days...
Mary Hartley, the registered dietitian and nutritionist for dietsinreview.com, says a diet can help you lose weight and keep it off in the long run if you choose a plan that's healthy, satisfying and reasonably simple to follow. Read on for the first three (of seven) diets that definitely don't fill that bill. PALEO The Premise Eat like our hunter-gatherer ancestors did by dining...
