http://www.sheknows.com/ Wed, 03 Apr 2013 01:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/988651/health-and-fitness-tips-while-traveling Taking vacations is a great way to make memories with the ones you love, whether it's a romantic getaway or a family romp. But vacation doesn't need to mean the end of your healthy lifestyle. We got tips on healthy traveling from fitness trainer and model Keri Lynn Ford. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/988651/health-and-fitness-tips-while-traveling Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Exercise & Fitness Heather Barnett Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/987789/why-give-up-caffeine-and-what-to-replace-it-with We all love caffeine, and, in a world where there’s a Starbucks on just about every corner, it’s awfully hard to avoid it. Truth is, though, it’s doing our bodies more harm than good, and there are healthier alternatives. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/987789/why-give-up-caffeine-and-what-to-replace-it-with Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Sarah Brooks Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:35:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/983997/healthy-kid-friendly-valentines-day-treats While there's nothing wrong with the occasional piece of chocolate or candy heart, your kids will get plenty of those things during school-sponsored Valentine's Day parties. When it comes to celebrating Cupid's holiday at home, show them true love by offering healthy, kid-friendly sweets. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/983997/healthy-kid-friendly-valentines-day-treats Health & Wellness Children's Health Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:15:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980621/top-10-foods-to-avoid-in-2013 If you're like 99 percent of us after the holidays, you're desperately looking for a way to lose weight, shape up and kick that holiday bloat. Instead of telling you what you need to eat to lose weight, we're going to make it just a little easier. We're going to tell you what to avoid to keep those holiday jiggles away. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/980621/top-10-foods-to-avoid-in-2013 Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Claire Gallam Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:30:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976137/make-this-not-that-thanksgiving-foods Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks, celebrating with friends and family and, most importantly, eating. Surprisingly, not all Thanksgiving foods will wreck your diet and leave you feeling five pounds heavier. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/976137/make-this-not-that-thanksgiving-foods Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Sarah Brooks Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:49:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828001/4-natural-energy-boosters How energetic do you feel at two in the afternoon? If you're like most women, you'd pay off the janitor to let you nap in the broom closet for a half-hour because making it to the end of the day without nodding off at your computer feels insurmountable. What can you do? Reaching for the bottomless cup of coffee or yet another energy drink isn't the answer, unless you like the over-caffeinated jitters and subsequent energy crash. Instead, check out these four natural energy boosters for a mid-afternoon lift without the unwanted side effects. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828001/4-natural-energy-boosters Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971267/home-remedies-from-the-kitchen Feeling a little off? Head to the kitchen and eat your aches and pains away with these home remedies. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/971267/home-remedies-from-the-kitchen Food & Recipes Kitchen & Cooking Tips Karen Miner Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962411/dining-healthy-on-the-go Eating healthy at home is easy. You control the selections and choose the cooking methods. When you’re out and about, eating right is challenging and it’s tempting to give in to the neon signs that beckon you to break down and grab a burger in a bag to get you through the day. Choosing nutritious foods on-the-go is easier than you think with a little willpower and planning. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962411/dining-healthy-on-the-go Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Cassie L. Damewood Fri, 15 Jun 2012 01:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962415/smart-beverage-swaps When you’re watching your calorie intake, it’s usually easy to track the calories in food products by reading the nutritional information on the packaging. While packaged beverages such as sodas and juices break down the ingredient components on the label, prepared drinks often have hidden calories you can easily overlook. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962415/smart-beverage-swaps Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Cassie L. Damewood Thu, 14 Jun 2012 01:24:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962726/healthy-food-alternatives Make-over dinnertime by amping up the health factor. You can transform dinnertime by making a few simple substitutions. You won’t add any cooking time or expense with these easy changes, but you will end up with a healthier dinner and maybe even a slimmer waistline. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/962726/healthy-food-alternatives Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Maggie Marton Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955843/autism-diets-eliminating-additives-and-synthetic-ingredients The relationship between diet and autism has been a controversial topic for years. For parents who aren’t interested in putting children on a strict elimination diet, the option remains to be smart about additives, chemicals and synthetic ingredients through healthy eating habits. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/955843/autism-diets-eliminating-additives-and-synthetic-ingredients Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Nutrition & Diet Tips Maria Mora Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946099/lower-fat-paula-deen-favorites With the recent news of celebrity chef Paula Deen’s Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, there’s been a lot of focus on Deen’s signature fatty, buttery, fried-up food philosophy. While Deen tells the press that she’s made lifestyle adjustments herself as a result of her diagnosis, many of the recipes on her popular Food Network show are still calorie-laden Southern goodies. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946099/lower-fat-paula-deen-favorites Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Low Fat Recipes Heather Barnett Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/851631/5-easy-and-healthy-substitutions-for-packaged-foods Processed foods have an appeal. They come in attention-grabbing branded packages, are more convenient and have extraordinarily long shelf-lives. But many of the products are filled with unrecognizable ingredients and are loaded with additives and preservatives. Here are some ideas of how to swap out packaged food for the "real thing" -- minimal effort required. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/851631/5-easy-and-healthy-substitutions-for-packaged-foods Food & Recipes Rachel Dreskin Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/851571/healthy-alternatives-to-your-everyday-foods Is your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier or lose some weight? By changing the way you eat altogether, you can achieve both. These healthy alternatives to your everyday foods will get you on the right track for the New Year and always. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/851571/healthy-alternatives-to-your-everyday-foods Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Christina Holt Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:08:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843195/simple-snack-resolutions Depending on your snack habits, grazing between meals can help or hurt your healthy-eating efforts. If you have the sneaking suspicion that your snacks are throwing you off track, consider subscribing to these simple snack resolutions. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843195/simple-snack-resolutions Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849265/tasty-tips-to-lighten-up-christmas-fare You don’t have to wait until Jan. 1 to start thinking about losing the extra pounds that have crept onto your scale. Even though the holiday season is known as the least diet-friendly time of the year, we have some sneaky ways to lighten up your Christmas feasting. Best yet, your diet-rebellious holiday guests won’t have a clue they are eating fewer calories and less sugar, fat and sodium. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/849265/tasty-tips-to-lighten-up-christmas-fare Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Michele Borboa, MS Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:56:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/848899/how-to-make-your-meals-healthier-this-holiday We all know the holidays aren’t exactly diet-friendly. Meals are bigger , the desserts are more decadent and everywhere you go there seems to be something else to eat. But not every meal has to be unhealthy. In fact, there are several simple ways to make sure what you serve – and – eat this holiday is much kinder to your waistline. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/848899/how-to-make-your-meals-healthier-this-holiday Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Jessica Padykula Mon, 22 Aug 2011 07:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/838751/creative-ways-to-teach-kids-about-healthy-dinner-choices You’d be hard-pressed to find many kids who will pick leafy green salads over a slice of pizza for dinner, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist. By trying these creative ways to teach kids about choosing healthy dinners, you may just be surprised at the smart meal choices your kids start to make. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/838751/creative-ways-to-teach-kids-about-healthy-dinner-choices Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. Mon, 30 May 2011 11:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/831887/avoid-diet-disaster-this-summer So you’re working towards getting bikini-ready. You’re hitting the gym, walking more and doing your best to make healthier food choices. But it can be trickier than you think to stay on track. Backyard barbecues and patio parties are full of sneaky and not-so-sneaky diet saboteurs, not to mention all those tempting ice-cold beverages staring you in the face every time you turn around. But fear not, we’re here to help you avoid diet disaster and stay focused on health this summer. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/831887/avoid-diet-disaster-this-summer Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Dieting & Nutrition Jessica Padykula Tue, 24 May 2011 10:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/831351/skinny-girl-bbq Ladies, before you even begin making a list for the food you'll need to prepare for your man's high-fat barbecue blowout, think about those snugly, long sweaters you'll be shedding for bikinis soon. With nothing to hide the effects of those hearty meals and hot cocoa used to stave off cold winter nights, you'll want to entice your man to rethink his menu choices so all that exercise you fully intend on doing will not be wasted. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/831351/skinny-girl-bbq Food & Recipes Healthy Recipes & Nutrition Low Fat Recipes Cynthia Lidman Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/824399/5-bad-habits-to-drop-for-a-better-body You want a hot bod and you’re doing all the right things to get there. So why aren’t you seeing the results you want? Well, you may be doing all the right things, but are you still doing something wrong? http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/824399/5-bad-habits-to-drop-for-a-better-body SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: Chat Pack Julie Kraut