Are you one of those people that typically gets re-motivated be on track with you health and fitness in the beginning of a new year? The sleek Nike+ FuelBand may be helpful as it features a 20 LED dot-matrix display and measures all your daily activity in “NikeFuel” which also can be tracked via your handsets and social media. Check out the promo video below. (more…)

With yet another New Year coming up and so much happening in the world we can get caught-up in the mundaneness of our lives or even stuck in seemingly endless ruts. The New Year is about growth and change and we have a chance to do that each and every year – or even every day. Don’t be afraid to try something new. It’s never to late to make positive changes today or any day. Start now and you could soon be on the path that leads to where you want to go. (more…)

As you virtuously reach for your fat-free yogurt with low fat granola and trail mix while eschewing a croissant you may be sabotaging your diet. They say that hell is filled with the best of intentions. Who would have thought that a croissant would be a healthier option than low fat, high protein goodness?

Welcome to the world of hidden sugars and check out the Top 10 foods below that pretend to be sugar free but are evil impostors. Manufacturers may not want you to look too closely at the labels to find the cause of any unexplained weight gain and slow metabolism. Sugar! (more…)

There’s no doubt that cheese has its appeal. It’s rich, delicious and tastes good on almost anything. It’s also a food that should be consumed in moderation because of the high amounts of saturated fat it contains. Not only can it wreak havoc in your cholesterol but it also increases the size of your your waistline if eaten in excess, which isn’t hard because it is so addictive.

Why is cheese so addictive? (more…)

Whether you’re sipping it in the dead of winter or relaxing with a group of pals over dinner, red wine has its beneficial properties that deem it far more than simply an “alcoholic beverage”.

Most physicians recommend no more than 1-1.5 standard drinks for women and 1-2 standard drinks for men to get benefits from drinking in moderation. Anything more than that could have a detrimental effect on your liver. Precautions aside, let’s explore the exciting benefits of drinking red vino in moderation. (more…)

Here’s the scoop on some nutrition packed favourites and why you won’t want to leave home without them! (more…)