Snacking Healthy - 8 Must-Haves for the Pantry

Reaching for a snack is a constant for my kids, especially after school and after dinner. Today's kids are snacking more and getting much less exercise than kids five, ten, even twenty or more years ago.

Traditionally, families ate during mealtimes only, and they were more physically active in their overall lives. In today's America, however, far too many sugar-filled and salt-laden processed foods line our grocery aisles, and then find their way into our pantries at home - and we're not spending the added "food energy" in our bodies as fast as we're adding it.

The Advantages of Weight Loss Health Spas

Weight loss health spas are now common destinations for those seeking to, you got it, shed off those excess pounds. Unlike traditional health spas that only cater to rest and wellness packages, spas that aim to make their clients lose weight combine the luxuries of a health spa with the single-minded focus that defines a weight loss camp. By putting together a regular workout routine, a delicious healthy meal, relaxation and beauty treatments and group talks, weight loss health spas offer immense benefits.

1. Participants experience accelerated weight loss. In a weight loss spa, the exercise sessions often take up several hours. While some spas specifically focus on a particular exercise regimen to shed off the fat, there will most likely be cardiovascular and strength training workouts included in the package. It is not unlikely that Yoga, hiking and Pilates classes are also offered.