If you’re looking to lead a healthier lifestyle, taking a walk is more than a step in the right direction. This simple activity offers multiple benefits for your body and your mind. Best of all, you don’t need a gym membership or special equipment, just appropriate shoes and comfy clothes. So grab your girlfriends or your favorite pooch and hit the pavement, beach, trail or mall. You can reap the benefits of walking nearly anywhere.
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How to survive the holidays when your belly is a Grinch
Holiday parties with their tantalizing drinks and delectable snacks can wreak havoc on your gut, especially if you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive issues. Thankfully, you don’t have to sit on the sidelines (or anywhere else) this festive season. These tips and recipes may help you stay joyful, balanced and regular this holiday season.
Pumpkin No-Bake Cheesecake
Pumpkin purée helps add a kick of fiber (and color!) to this no-bake cheesecake recipe: Ingredients • 2 c. cold heavy cream • 2 8-oz packages cream cheese, at room temperature • 1⁄4 c. packed light brown sugar • 1 15-oz. can pumpkin pie filling • 2 scoops or packets...
Because we’re all better when we work together
Living a healthy lifestyle is easier when you have friends supporting you. From neighbors accompanying you on an evening walk to co-workers bringing in freshly picked apples instead of donuts, these pals make it easier to make good choices. Your pals at Regular Girl...
How to help your kids say goodbye to school-time bathroom woes
A parent of 8, grandfather of 15 and a pediatrician for more than 50 years, Bill Sears, M.D. knows plenty about raising healthy kids.
Americans are getting less happy: Here’s what to do about it.
Stress is on the rise and mental health is on the decline worldwide. Nutritional biochemist Shawn Talbott offers tips to help you lead a lifestyle that supports a well mind and body.
Advice from Dr. Poo: 8 steps to take before considering chemical laxatives
We really like the approach of America’s favorite pediatrician Dr. Bill Sears, also known as Dr. Poo. He suggests taking a more natural approach before resorting to chemical laxatives.
Jalapeno Pineapple Fizz
This refreshing, zesty drink has a secret ingredient … find out what it is and get your fizz on with the recipe here:
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...
Fiber provides relief for autistic children (and their families)
Studies show 1 in 59 children now have autism, up from 1 in 88 in 2008. In addition to struggling with social and behavioral challenges, many of these kids also battle chronic digestive issues such as constipation and leaky gut. A recent pilot study provided hope on that front. It showed that a modest daily dose of soluble fiber – the same clinically proven prebiotic fiber used in Regular Girl – helped autistic children go more often.
Dietitian’s “Ode to the Avocado” includes tips and recipes, including ours!
Dietitian Melissa Jaeger showered these tasty fruits (yes, avocados are fruits) with praise when she appeared on her local NBC morning news.
Keep your belly happy this spring (regardless of your travel plans)
Springtime tummy troubles can dampen your fun. Whether you’re heading to the beach or just chilling with friends on the patio, take precautions to avoid occasional constipation, diarrhea or other digestive distress. You worked hard to get that swimsuit-ready body....