Hi there. It's me, Dana.

I just wanted to take a minute and say thanks, homie. You've really been of service to me.

As I've made the healthy transition over the past few years from the S.A.D. (Standard American Diet) to a delightfully fulfilling one based on you and your plant buddies, you especially, have been an integral part of the transformation.

From slicing you up and eating you on a sandwich, to replacing cheese in many instances, to even creating a filling snack…

I love my family. They are loud, they are embarrassing, and they like to eat.

A few weeks ago my classic-white-haired granny whipped up a Thanksgiving feast just for the hell of it on a Sunday afternoon. There was a baby involved, chatter about college applications, grandpa in the nursing home, and mashed potatoes. This was a standard family gathering for our little tribe of humans.

As we sat down to eat, chatter quickly turned to diet and health. My mom and uncle were…

Losing weight is one of the best things you can do to live a longer healthier life and study after study confirms that the secret is to take in fewer calories and burn up more with exercise. Sounds simple doesn't it? Then why is it so hard? I think it's partly because no one wants to feel hunger ever!

And there are many factors that contribute to feelings of hunger:

We're so used to eating larger and larger portions that small portions can leave a person feeling less satisfied…

During National Men’s Health Week, iTriage and its partner Cutting For A Cure explore health issues affecting African American men. Today, we look at how community outreach efforts are addressing racial and ethnic disparities in health care by spreading awareness and promoting prevention.

As the American health care system undergoes increasing scrutiny by government and public alike, racial and ethnic health disparities have been highlighted as a matter of particular concern,…

Feeling rough still today. However, luckily I did not act as bat crap crazy as yesterday to get my run in, I did do it though. I'm about to head off for a super early bedtime since I know I have another 7am-8pm nonstop day of work and school tomorrow. Stinks that I don't feel well enough to get a long run in tonight, but I am trying not to get down on myself. I used to really beat myself up and feel crummy all day and part of the next if I skipped or missed exercising.

However, now I…

1. Walking Lunges.

2. Renegade Rows.

3. Burpees.

4. Rebounding.

5. Mountain Climbing.

6. Squat Jumping.

http://diet.health-talks.com/exercise-2/step-by-step-the-cardiovascular-workouts/

Ya I know you might think..how can one have fun in this scorching heat..and the skin would burn, tan and we would be dehydrated, etc

Sunshine, heat and humidity can harm the skin. Sun’s rays are particularly strong, so the chances of developing wrinkles, age spots, freckles, etc increase. And higher heat and humidity means more rashes, breakouts, and clogged pores.

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Every one of us dream of having a glowing skin that is perfect but very few of us are lucky enough in gaining a healthy skin that is healthy and glowing. There are various factors that contribute for a healthy skin. Here are a few factors that can help you to maintain a glowing skin:

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Spring is well on its way, and with the new season comes time to not only change up your wardrobe, but your beauty routine and products as well. Pull out all of your products and see what you need to switch out.

Winter weather typically brings dry air and bitter winds, so you likely have a drawer full of heavy moisturizers, eye creams and foundation that can be set aside for a while. It's time to pack those away and try out the new trends for spring. What's great about the spring 2012…

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