4 Tips For Smoking Cessation

4 Tips For Smoking Cessation

Tip 1: Rise above the cravings Imagine the cigarettes as crutches. You’ve always had these crutches to lean on and soon, it becomes impossible to walk without them. The important thing to learn is that as soon as you walk on your feet again, they’ll quickly regain strength. It may be a little known fact,... »

Michael Jackson death: more details emerge

Michael Jackson death: more details emerge

The 50-year-old singer was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital in Los Angeles in a deep coma, city and law enforcement officials said. Paramedics called to his home in LA found Jackson was not breathing. He was given CPR as the ambulance raced to... »

“DNA Diets” : Junk Science?

“DNA Diets” : Junk Science?

Dieting and weight loss products and programs are such a big budget, big profit business today. We’ve all heard dozens of sales pitches for diet and weight loss products, plans, books, and other items that will supposedly help us miraculously lose that extra... »


Enjoy a Free First-Day-of-Spring Treat!

Enjoy a Free First-Day-of-Spring Treat!

It may not feel like it yet, but this Friday, March 20th is technically the first day of spring. Rita’s Ices is celebrating with an Italian Ice giveaway! Stop... »

Babies and the common cold

Babies and the common cold

Do you feel as if you’re constantly wiping your baby’s nose? You probably are! The common cold strikes most healthy babies at some point – often repeatedly. Most colds last... »

Healthy Chocolate Goodies for Valentine’s Day

Healthy Chocolate Goodies for Valentine’s Day

I have to be honest here–I really debated whether or not to post about healthy chocolate snacks for Valentine’s Day. This is The Healthy Snacks Blog, and Saturday is V-Day, so... »

Bedtime Snacks That Help You Sleep Better

Bedtime Snacks That Help You Sleep Better

What to Eat to Help You Sleep Better Bedtime snacks can help you sleep better? Conventional wisdom says you’re not supposed to eat right before you go to bed. That’s... »

In the News: Why Snacking is Good for You

In the News: Why Snacking is Good for You

This morning, The Today Show with Hoda and Kathy Lee had an interesting segment on losing weight by snacking. Nutritionist Lisa Dryer said that many people cut out snacking... »

Healthy Snack Idea: Chocolate, Almond, and Sea Salt Crostini

In my post on maple walnuts, I promised that I would eventually write about chocolate, almonds, and sea salt, which go marvelously well together. So, voilà: a recipe for chocolate,... »

Snack Review: Feed’s Blueberry Almond Granola

Snack Review: Feed’s Blueberry Almond Granola

I’ve tried many brands and flavors of store-bought granola (Bear Naked, Kellogg’s, Chappaqua Crunch, Ambrosial Granola, Health Valley, Breadshop…) but Feed’s Blueberry Almond is my latest favorite. Why I Love It The unique... »

8 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea

8 Health Benefits of Chamomile Tea

Chamomile tea has been consumed for hundreds of years. It is made by infusing German chamomile (Matricaria recutita), a member of the sunflower family, in hot water. ... »

UK Study: Sport Is Unrelated To Obesity In Children

The UK government is planning to stop funding a study to understand obesity in children. The study fits children with accelerometers to measure how much energy each child uses... »