Around the holiday season of my very busy junior year (with honors classes, running track, two church choirs and the school musical), I got really sick from exhaustion and ended up losing about five pounds. I received lots of great compliments and started to think eating less might be a good idea.
These are great books to read if you’re struggling with body image, an eating disorder or have a friend who’s dealing with a negative perspective of her body. Review these nine books to gain a better understanding of an eating disorder meaning.
Make a delicious and personalized veggie pizza using seasonal summer produce for a healthy dinner.
Finally, the moment you’ve been waiting for since school started last August…summer! Now that the finals frenzy is over, you deserve a break. However, after a couple of weeks, make sure your slow-down doesn’t become utter laziness.
Metabolism, or the number of calories that you burn at rest, is influenced by numerous factors. Let’s look at some of those factors that influence metabolism.
Toast is a classic feel good food. Lather on the butter or the jelly and your belly is quickly satisfied. But, unless you have a plethora of jam flavors, the standard toast can become boring pretty quick. Here are a few suggestions for not only healthy, but hearty toast snacks.
Break the Caffeine Crave A new school year means the pile of tests, projects and papers are just around the corner. Late night study sessions loom in the future and the only way to survive
Pollution. It’s everywhere–in the air, in our water, in our food. Even our bodies generate some pretty potent chemicals. Our bodies can do an amazing job of riding toxins through natural processes.
A long day at school requires a hearty snack before hitting the books for a major study session. Rather than munching on junk food, give your brain and body a substantial boost with a protein packed cottage cheese snack. Here are three delicious ways to enjoy an energizing snack.
Painful and irritable periods don’t have to keep you from doing the things you enjoy. Here are four foods that help ease your monthly symptoms:
