When cartilage that cushions your joints begins to breakdown faster than your body can replace it, you develop osteoarthritis. Without this protective tissue, the bones in your joints rub together, causing pain, tenderness, swelling and stiffness. Lo... Read more
There’s a reason pumpkins are so popular. Not only do they inspire creative carved sculptures, decadent desserts, and soothing stews, but they can also be blended into your beauty routine for healthier skin. Pumpkin is high in many nutrients th... Read more
After counting down the days until summer, the warm weather is finally here! But it’s hard to enjoy the season’s skimpier fashions if your skin isn’t up to par. Ingrown hairs, body acne, and sunburn can take the fun out of the seaso... Read more
Can you boil water? Then you can make whole grains a part of your diet. Whole grains are delicious and nutritious, supplying vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber. And there are many varieties to choose from besides the all-too-common wheat, oats and... Read more
Would you be surprised to learn that you CAN feel good about fat in your food? Here’s a refresher on one source of fat – olive oil – the healthier oil of all oils and the natural juice of the olive fruit. Its most talked about benef... Read more
I've been doing Pure Barre 4-5 times a week as part of my lifestyle change. I'm getting great results and really enjoy doing it. I'm wondering if anyone else out there does Pure Barre, or something similar, and if you do, do you do additional cardi... Read more
I am 3 months into my weight loss and I focused on cardio. I got down twenty pounds but now I don't feel ya know, tight with my skin... I feel kinda flabby. I think I will focus on adding weight lifting to my training. I hope it helps tighten and ton... Read more
So, in doing some reading lately I think that I've discovered one reason that I have never fully embraced physically challenging physical activity. I love to walk, swim, bike and for the most part running has always just been too painful for me. I... Read more
Why can't I add fatty acid supplements on my nutrition tracker? There is no area to add fatty acids/omegas. How can I accomplish this to keep track of these nutrients?
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Silk Pure Coconut Milk* Vanilla90 Calories per Serving = 1 Cup50% More Calcium than MilkLactose-Free & Dairy-Free45% Daily Value of Calcium5 Grams of FatO mg of CholesterolCoconuts are one of nature's best sources of MCFA's (Medium Chain Fatty Acids)... Read more
I love Maple flakes. They taste great on my oatmeal. You can also add it to yogurt, sprinkle it on fresh fruit or berries. Add a small amount to sweeten cream or flavor your stir-fry. A small amount goes a long way. The serving size is 2 teaspoon... Read more
Get gorgeous skin from head to toe, with beat-the-heat adviceYour Back and Chest Use a body wash with (at least) 2% salicylic acid on these areas—it exfoliates skin without causing inflammation, says Mary Lupo, MD, a dermatologist in New Orle... Read more
Protein is an important part of any healthy diet and has been shown to help you feel full longer. But some of the best sources of protein like eggs, chicken and milk aren't easy to carry with you on the go. And having a healthy, protein-pack... Read more
SparkPeople members recommend 29 ways they use simple tips and tricks to manage pain every day. Try these drug-free remedies and share you own pain-relief solutions.