Fly the Pet-Friendly Skies!

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Four-legged passengers only! “No excessive barking, please!” Pet Airways starts flying pets only on July 14. The first pets-only carrier ever has plans in place to transport your dog or cat for as little as $149 each way. Initially, they will serve five U.S. destinations:  Baltimore, New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. They plan [...]

Your Choice Of Syrup Can Help Save Canada’s Baby Seals!

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Every year, the Canadian government allows sealers to beat, skin, and kill hundreds of thousands of baby seals for their fur. Did you know that your choice of syrup may help stop this? Yes, you can help end Canada’s annual war on seals by boycotting a product that is vital to the country’s economy: maple [...]

Think Before You Drink

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Think Before You Drink Did any of you ever think about where your milk for your cereal, your cream for your coffee or your ice cream, yogurt or cheese comes from? If you’re anything like me then probably not much thought went into it.  Milk comes from cows, of course!  That’s plain and simple.  Who [...]

“Paws” Before You Purchase

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New fall fashions hit the stores soon! I ask you, is there a more exciting time to shop?  Hardly. The scent of new fabrics, leathers and suede, fill the aisles making it hard to walk by without letting your fingers just graze those new bags and boots! The colors range from russets and rubies to [...]

Eat smart after your workout!

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Recharge and replenish your body with these smart and simple protein and carb combos after your workout! Hopefully, you grab a quick snack before your workout to give yourself energy and stamina to get the most from your workout! Eating a healthy snack within one hour following your workout is even more important! Your body [...]

The Coffee Conundrum

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I love my morning coffee, and I will not be giving it up anytime soon. Is this the best liquid for us in the morning? Probably not. Are there other healthier choices? Probably so. Must I give it up? I do not think so!!!! I have done a lot of research on this and so [...]

What is a Flexitarian?

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Who is a Flexitarian? A person who lives to be one hundred years and is really flexible?… I’ll tell you what…. Anyone who lives to this incredible age has got to be flexible…if you know what I mean….imagine all the crap a person puts up with for 100 years…they must have some seriously great stress [...]

Why Can’t I Lose Weight

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Each week I have clients come to my office and say: “I have no metabolism?” or “I am so confused on what to eat, high protein, no carbs, etc.??” or “I’ve tried every diet but give up after 2 weeks or two months? I exercise and nothing happens!” I meet with clients individually and provide [...]

Healthy Greens & Your Diet

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Ladies, You Better Eat Your Greens! When it comes to women’s health, diet is the foundation for prevention and maintenance of a healthy and happy life. However, high rates of preventable chronic diseases are an unfortunate sign that millions of women are ignoring their greatest health resource: food. In fact, it’s quite simple! Your body [...]

Our Favorite Cereal Snack!

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Ingredients: 1. Fiber One Cereals (Raisin Bran, Original, Honey Clusters) How to Make It: 1. Mix all 3 cereals together very well. 2. Divide into 1 cup servings. 3. Enjoy! Benefits: 1. A great pick-me-up snack in the mid-afternoon. 2. A great fiber source. 3. Approx. 130 calories per 1 cup serving. 4. Approx. 12 [...]