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Product Review: Daiya Cheese Cheddar, Havarti and Jack Wedges

If you read my meticulous review of all the new vegan products at Expo West 2012, you know one of the most buzzworthy items was Daiya's new wedges, which come in cheddar, havarti and jack varieties. I had mixed feelings when I tasted them at Expo West, but luckily the fine folks at Daiya sent me home with one of each new flavor! More Here...
Do You Want Your Gym to Have a Bar?

Are you a health fanatic, but still like to go out for the occasional drink? I enjoy sports, food, and a good glass of wine or a nice beer. I love working up a sweat in the kitchen, on the playing field, and at the gym.

Even though exercising can be a rewarding private self-motivating experience, I also enjoy the social experience of a bar. I like going out for drinks to hang out with friends, catch up and talk, and I love being around lots of people having a good time. Does that make me partially a social drinker? Perhaps, yes. It never occurred to me that this social element of sharing conversation over drinks could be found at a gym.

According to the article, "Uplift Studios: Open-Bar Gym Gets You Boozed and Buff" in the Huffington Post, Uplift Studios which is located in Manhattan, is a gym that combines exercise and alcohol with their "Raise the Bar" classes. The gym has programs such as "Cardio and Cocktails" and "Workout and Wine." More Here...

My Top 3 Fave "Healthy" Easter Candies!

I "hop" all you guys had a delicious Easter!

If you're anything like me, then you totally appreciate how awesome Easter candy is. From the Reese's eggs to the Cadbury Creme eggs, there's literally something for every candy lover this season.

But in a world where being fit and healthy seems to be everyone's goal, is there really room for delicious Easter treats?

Fear not, fellow Healthkickers! With these 3 "healthy" candy alternatives, now you can indulge without feeling too guilty. More Here...
Parsley: A Hero Food

According to an article in the April issue of Bon Appétit magazine, parsley is an herb forgotten by many, but incorporating it into your diet can give a boost to your health, along with invigorating your cooking. Chef Seamus Mullen of New York’s Tertulia uses it often in dishes for color. He also uses it for its anti-inflammatory properties to fight his rheumatoid arthritis, which he was diagnosed with in 2007. He found that parsley not only lent vibrancy to his cooking, but also improved his health. More Here...

Forever 21's Health Incentive

As a college student, I spend most of my time studying for classes, meeting deadlines, and preparing for exams while managing my personal life. But any college student can tell you, it's difficult to tackle their educational life with their personal and home life. One is always more than the other. Or perhaps some students can find the balance however to say the least. I tend to weight more of my time in studying than for other priorities in my life.

And this applies to my personal health. More Here...
Google Can Help You Lose Weight

Everyone dreams of working at Google, even people like me who don't stand a chance at a job with the consistently top rated company. Why? The one story I hear about Google over and over again is how they feed their people. Recently, Google revealed the secrets to keeping their employees' waistlines trim amongst the mountains of gourmet treats they provide. More Here...

Top 10 Organic Health Foods This Year

Are you seasoned with quick fix diet plans that do not work well or are you unable to eat balanced diet as a result of your busy schedule? Due to our busy, we often tend to diminish our diet plans. With the onset of new year, we may include our health on the top priority of resolutions by sensibly adding some super foods or health foods which are easy to get works wonders on your health. Here, are a few choices, which will ensure a perfect combination for your maximum health and fits perfectly in your pocket. More Here...
Home Remedy for Cough

This is a guest post from ChowTimes.
Spring is a love and hate season for me. I love the warmer and longer day. I love to see buds coming out from the ground and flowers start to bloom. However, this is also the season of allergy. I’m allergic to pollen and my nose will stuffed up and runny at times and my throat will be agitated by clear mucus. When these symptoms hit me, I will have sleepless night due to the cough caused by agitated throat.

I remembered Lorna told me of a remedy for cough with orange. I looked up the remedy from the internet and gave it a try. After a few times, it does help to ease my cough. There is no harm trying this because it’s just orange and salt. Orange is rich in Vitamin C and salt has antiseptic value. More Here...

Does Fast Food Make People Exercise More?

According to the Huffington Post, a study conducted by research group BIGInsight found that 34.3 percent of people 18 and up claimed to exercise on a regular basis. When the group asked customers at big fast food chains if they exercised regularly, this percentage was actually even higher. More Here...