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By Sarah Baker  Meal Plans for Your Workout:  Choosing Healthy Foods to Help Your Body Sure you know you should exercise regularly, but is that enough? Will regular workout get you the sculpted or fit body that you are fighting for? Well, if definitely isn’t going to hurt things, but what about that diet? Are you confused or concerned that maybe you aren’t eating the right things to really make the workout worth it?  Praline Dark Chocholate Truffle Cake  Below are a list of healthy foods that you should include in your diet as well as those that you should take out of your diet, according to some nutritionists, to make the workout that you are doing really make a difference because you really can’t get the body you want from diet or exercise alone... (DISCLAIMER: This site is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This site provides general information based ...

By Catherine Santino Truffles: A Quick And Easy Dessert For A Girl On The Go Maybe you’re headed to a friend’s dinner party and have been assigned dessert duty. Maybe your parents are visiting and you want to surprise them with treats. Or maybe you just want something sweet to munch on at the end of a long day. Whatever the case, making a delicious dessert doesn’t have to cost you a lot of time or energy. Making your own truffles is a great solution; they are a step above the expected pan of brownies or box of assorted cookies when entertaining guests, and yet are incredibly easy to make. Just grab some melting chocolate from the baking section of the grocery store for coating your truffles and get creative with your filling! Here are some recipes that I’ve found to be easy and delicious... Nutella Truffles  1. Oreo Start by mashing up some oreos in a bix mixing bowl and then stir in cream cheese. Ball up the mixture to whatever size truffle you’d like, and set on wax paper o...

By Avery Carruthers Fall is one of my absolute favorite seasons. Why? Gosh, where do I begin? For starters, Starbucks releases the #PSL, otherwise known as the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I could drink four a day, at least. I also love the colorful leaves during autumn. The browns, yellows, greens, and oranges all blend together beautifully. Since the winter holidays are just around the corner, what better way to celebrate this holiday season than with healthy food? Lucky for you, I am here to discuss some amazing seasonal favorites and easy healthy and delicious recipes so you too can enjoy them as well... 1.) Pie Originally, I only wanted to mention pumpkin pie, but why stop there? Fall is such an amazing time of year because we get to celebrate with delicious desserts and pastries! I personally love cherry and raspberry pies, but I’m sure there are many apple pie lovers out there. Here is a recipe so you can bake a pumpkin pie in your own home! And you can also decorate your home wi...

By Avery C. Hello my lovely fashionistas! I don'y know about you, but I cannot believe how quickly Thanksgiving is approaching! Before long, Christmas Eve will arrive and Santa will be delivering gifts to all of the good boys and girls. Hopefully you have been nice this year! ;) As much as we all love the cheerful holiday season, I know that a few of us worry about that extra turkey weight. I get it- we should be able to enjoy the food we have been lucky enough to receive! Sadly, it can come at a price. Therefore, I am here, fashionistas, to provide a few of my personal favorite healthy (and delicious) food recipes you can make at home and bring to your friend's annual Christmas party... Top 3 Nutritious But Delicious Holiday Food Recipes: Apple Cider 1.) Bold Winter Green Salad  This delicious and easy green salad recipe only requires a few simple ingredients, including lemon juice, radicchio and escarole greens, and garlic! It is a healthy and fun holiday hit! Ingredients ...

By Katya Bychkova Guilt-Free Nutritious Cakes I am a strong believer that little indulgences such as a spoonful of Tiramisu or a bite of a French Macaroon could help one to deal with absolutely any situation. However, I know how easy it is to lose control while enjoying your favorite dessert. The moment a piece of delicious cake or any other dessert reaches my mouth, I totally forget my New Year's resolutions about eating healthy and staying in shape. Luckily for us dessert-lovers, there are certain tricks out there that can help you to transform your favorite desserts into nutritious and satisfying meals. Try these easy and healthy recipes... Flour-less strawberry chocolate cake   1. Say ‘no’ to flour White flour is the most calorie-dense ingredient in desserts. One cup of all-purpose white flour contains about 580 calories which is equivalent to two and a half cups of vanilla ice cream or twelve cups of fresh strawberries. By substituting flour with more nutritious ingredients su...

By Avery Carruthers Hello fashionistas! Long time no see!  As we all know, my love for coffee runs deep, as if caffeine literally flows through my veins. I enjoy a good cup of coffee anytime of the day, seven days a week. Personally, I prefer a smooth blonde roast with a few pumps of vanilla, but that's just me. Since having worked at Starbucks for over two years, I guess you can say I know a lot about coffee. From the roast type to their unique characteristics, I am (almost) able to answer any question you may have. So how does one spice up their coffee? Luckily for you, I am here to give you 4 tips on making your coffee that much more delicious and save the day (or at least try to)... 1.) Cream- I am such a fan of good creamers. Due to the fact that I have the biggest sweet tooth, I always tend to go for the “pumpkin spice” and the “cookies n cream” flavors. However, a simple half and half would also suffice. 2.) Toppings- What exactly do I mean when I say “sprinkles?” It’s s...

By Sarah Baker Snacking: What should you eat and how often? Everyone loves to snack. In fact, some days we may feel the need to snack more than others. It’s easy to just snack whenever we want and eat whenever we want, but that is never a good idea for our figure. So what exactly should we eat and how often? How often should you snack? I’ve always been told to have 6 small meals a day, which would transfer to 3 meals and 3 snacks.  Essentially, you should eat every 3-4 hours, which means a snack after breakfast, one after lunch, and  possibly one after dinner depending on when you eat and when you go to bed.  What should you snack on? Your snacks should include things that are low calorie, low fat, high protein and high fiber. Some of  these snacks include: 1.   Fruit: try bananas, apples, melons, cantaloupe, pineapple, strawberries, dried cranberries,  and raspberries. 2. Vegetables:  try edamame, celery, carrots, cauliflower, and tomatoes (technicall...