Diet
Snack obsessed? How to deal with cravings once and for all
Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy: Sometimes we just gotta have a snack. While cravings could be caused by a lack of nutrients, most are psychological or emotional in nature. These unplanned and often high-calorie snacks may steer you away from your healthy eating plan. Here are a few tips to help you better manage cravings, once and for al...
The seven things you need to achieve a healthier lifestyle
A gym membership and a love for veggies may help you drop those extra pounds, gain energy and feel better. But to truly be at your best you need to take a more holistic approach to your health. According to Olympians Laura and Greg Bennett, tackle all seven of these to get the best out of yourself.
Relationships/support team: “The numb...
Get active with Regular Girl (because exercise is more fun with friends)
Being active is a big-time health booster but sticking to an exercise routine can be a challenge. If only you had a pal who pulled you off the couch and encouraged you to walk, run, skip or even hula hoop your way to better health. Oh wait, you do: Regular Girl and our Regular GirlFriends Facebook group!
This spring and summer, Regula...
Use common sense when it comes to pregnancy and weight gain
Use common sense when it comes to pregnancy and weight gain.
Helpful tips from 2X Olympian, Laura Bennett: www.wellbalancedfamily.com
Five New Year’s Resolutions you’ll want to keep in 2018
Sure, 2018 might be the year you spend less on clothes and beauty products. But that’s probably not realistic. When you look good, you feel good, right? You can also flip around that saying: When you feel good, you look good. Here are five easy, healthy New Year’s Resolutions that you will want to keep doing because they make you feel ...
Fermented foods 101: Basic facts about this trendy food
Sure, some of them may smell a little funny, but that’s not stopping fermented foods from skyrocketing in popularity. Kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt and other cultured foods are all the rage. Why? Because they are chock full of beneficial microorganisms which support your overall health, starting in your digestive tract. Before you ...
Research on trendy diets reveals something is missing
If you’re thinking about jumping on one of the hot new diets, stop and do some research. We looked at the latest dietary fads – paleo, gluten-free, bone broth, ketogenic and raw – and discovered they may not include enough dietary fiber. You body needs fiber, such as the premium fiber found in Regular Girl. Fiber helps keep your digest...
Read about what your body may need if you’re avoiding gluten
Regular Girl’s synbiotic blend of prebiotic fiber and probiotics may become even more important to your health if you are avoiding gluten. In her Eating Naturally magazine article, holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos explains that a gluten-free diet may lead to some nutritional shortfalls. If you have celiac disease, an autoimmune disord...