Archive for the ‘Health and Fitness’ category

Are you Experiencing Winter Blues?

There are many women who go through occasional periods of mild depression, however during winters these winter blues (seasonal affective disorder) become serious, and can be easily curable. Every year ten million women experience at least long bouts of mild depression in their lives due to seasonal affective disorder. At least women above the age [...]

Toasted Corn and Bulgur Salad

Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry bulgur 1 1/3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh corn, cut from 2-3 ears; OR 1 cup frozen corn, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 1/3 cup chopped scallions 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste 1 teaspoon pepper Method: In a [...]

Dieting tips for Women in 30

It is important for women in 30 to stay healthy and smart. So follow these diet tips and live up to the mark of being ‘ever young.’ This is a dieting tip which suggests that you should remain constantly hydrated. Take a lot of water and remember that it helps in weight loss program. Drink [...]

Low-Fat Fudge Mint Brownies

Ingredients Butter-flavored cooking spray 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/8 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1/3 cup chocolate syrup 1/3 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup vanilla non-fat yogurt 2 egg whites 1/4 cup fat-free milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract Mint Icing 2 Cups powdered sugar [...]

Stay Healthy While you Loose Weight

Health and fitness tips for weight loss. You know you have spent the perfect day but you forgot to go to the gym? What about your fitness schedule now? Is that a question that you ask yourself every day? Most of us don’t even get time to think about our daily health care and fitness [...]

Mexican Chicken

Ingredients 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 (20 ounce) jar salsa 1 large red bell pepper, chopped 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chili powder 3 cloves crushed garlic 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained Method Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Arrange the [...]

Bean and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 large carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 small red potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 small yellow pepper, chopped 1 cup sliced cremini mushrooms 1 tsp cumin 1 tbsp chili powder 1 1/2 cups fat-free, low sodium chicken or vegetable [...]

5 Healthy Foods Packed with potassium

Supply your body with the right foods containing potassium for your health and well being. When it comes to health care tips- Why, you may ask, do we need a good dose of potassium? As well as reducing hypertension, potassium also helps with bone growth and muscle cramping so follow these health tips. Including potassium [...]

Vegan Cheese

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water 5 Tbsp. agar flakes 1/3 cup nutritional yeast flakes 1/2 cup macadamia nuts 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. tahini 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/4 tsp. salt Method Cover a rounded-bottomed glass or plastic bowl with cooking [...]

Women Health Care Is Based On Healthy Diet

Eat healthy to be healthy. Women health care concerns mostly are related to their diet. “You are what you eat” is certainly true for women health. Women need to take special care of their diet. Women health care means they should have a healthy diet that includes vegetables, fruits  low-fat and fat-free dairy products, cereals [...]