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Before Summer ends, make sure to celebrate the season with some of its best harvest. (We're already mourning the goodbye of figs, strawberries, and raspberries.) For inspiration in the kitchen, we looked to some of our favorite health food bloggers. From eggplant to zucchini, here are their recipes, which celebrate the best of Summer's last harvest. Read more
There are certain things in this world that are a natural match made in heaven; the pairing of peanut butter and chocolate is one of those combinations in my book. Everyone's seen this in ice cream, but I decided that it's time for a peanut butter pop dipped in some choc! I used all-natural peanut butter since I had it on hand, but a traditional store-bought peanut butter like Skippy or Jif Read more
The Dog Days of Summer have come and gone — soon enough it will be the end of the season altogether! Before sunny skies are replaced with the cooler temps of Fall, make sure you have a go at these favorite Summer fitness activities. Because unlike multi-season sports like running and biking, Summer temps and warm weather are a must for these five sun-filled activities. Read more
This long Labor Day weekend, many of us have been taking advantage of the Summer sun, finally getting to that home renovation, or maybe just relaxing. No matter what you're doing, busy holidays may mean taking a break from your grueling workout routine. Not to worry, your leisure time can still be a calorie buster. Find out how many calories your holiday plans have been whittling away. All Read more
They tempt our tastebuds and add inches to our waistlines. As Sheryl Crow would say, "If it makes you happy, it can't be that bad." Unfortunately this isn't the case with these popular dishes from various chain restaurants across the US. Take this quiz to see what the results are — I promise some shockers! Source: Flickr User tedeytan Take the Quiz Read more
Labor Day may be Summer's official last hurrah, but that doesn't mean you can't cling on to the last days of great weather to enjoy the great outdoors. It's still sunny and warm in many parts of the country, which means that many of you may be using the long holiday weekend to get the most out of the last days of the season. This weekend I'll be getting out of foggy San Francisco and enjoying Read more
The last holiday weekend of the Summer is just around the corner and if you plan on hosting a party, you might be in need of a pitcher drink. My all-time favorite cocktail that can be made in a large quantity is sangria. It's super easy to put together and tastes better when it's made a day in advance, which is perfect for entertaining. I've been experimenting with different kinds of sangria Read more
If you're indulging in the last tastes of Summer with an ice cream cone but don't want to undo the bikini body you've worked so hard to attain, here are some summery ways to work off those frozen calories. Topped with sprinkles, this sweet and creamy treat is about 300 calories, and you can feel good indulging after you do these workouts: Run at a pace of 10 minutes per mile for a half Read more
OK, listen up readers: this recipe is for everyone who hates to bake. It's the world's easiest cake recipe and it requires no oven time and only five ingredients. What kind of cake could that be? It's a classic icebox cake! If you're not familiar with icebox cakes, they are made by layering chocolate wafer cookies with whipped cream. As the mixture sits overnight in the refrigerator, the wafers Read more
While it's not as popular as the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, Labor Day weekend is a great excuse to host a barbecue. Why not invite some friends over to enjoy some delicious eats and the final days of Summer? For those who plan on entertaining in the near future, I've come up with a spectacular meal that's filled with the fabulous flavors of the season. Here's a quintessential barbecue Read more
