Easy Ways To Burn Calories Without Breaking A Sweat

Working out is an important part of losing weight and being fit, but finding time to exercise some days can be challenging. However, it is possible to burn calories without hitting the gym! In our new blog, NJdiet shares our tips on how to incorporate small, simple changes to your daily routine in order to […]

Health And Wellness During Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is the time to kick-back and rewind! But if you are trying to eat healthy and maintain or lose weight, it can be challenging! Travelers will find that maintaining a healthy diet while vacationing can leave you with questions about what to eat in order to maintain your healthy lifestyle, as well as […]

The Health Risks Of Belly Fat: How To Lose Belly Fat Effectively

The effects of excess visceral fat – aka ‘belly fat’ — can include an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, increased chance of heart disease, and an increased chance of suffering a stroke. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution or pill that you can take to lose visceral fat. However, there are plenty of […]

Navigating Temptation On The Path To Weight Loss

Many obstacles can interfere with a diet plan, and food temptation is a common issue when trying to stay on track. For example, many dieters find that weekends are an especially difficult time to stay on track. In fact, researchers have found that the majority of people weigh more on Sunday and Monday than they […]

Family Health And Fitness Day: Promoting The Importance Of Fitness, Diet And Keeping Healthy

The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) designates Family Health & Fitness Day on the second Saturday of June each year. Started in 1996, the goal of Family Health & Fitness Day is to promote physical activity and overall wellness for families.  Family Health & Fitness Day emphasizes the importance of exercise in keeping communities active […]

May Is National Family Wellness Month: Making Health A Priority For All Families

National Family Wellness Month was developed to support and educate families by providing resources and services for achieving and maintaining a healthier lifestyle. Created to help families overcome their biggest challenges to staying healthy and connected, the goal of this month is “to provide an opportunity to reflect on family habits, lifestyles and find ways […]

National Women’s Health Week Is May 12-18: Better Health For Women At Any Age

The 20th annual National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, May 12, and is celebrated through May 18.  Created by the U.S. Department on Women’s Health, National Women’s Health Week encourages all women to be as healthy as possible by getting active, eating healthy, paying attention to mental health and schedule regular doctor […]

May Is National High Blood Pressure Education Month: Taking Steps To Control Hypertension

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month which raises awareness about the impact of hypertension. This month encourages the public to get their blood pressure checked, as well as take the necessary steps to lower it if it is high. National High Blood Pressure Education Month  is also used as a way to educate ourselves and […]

Feeling Tired All The Time? How Diet Can Affect Sleep

If it seems impossible to wake up feeling refreshed or energized throughout your day, your diet could be the culprit! Feeling tired excessively could be because you are—or aren’t—doing some very common things when it comes to the way you eat and how active you are throughout the day.  Your diet affects more than the numbers […]

“Defeat Diabetes” Month Is This April: Creating Awareness About The Risk Factors Contributing To Diabetes

The Defeat Diabetes Foundation (DDF) designates April “Defeat Diabetes Month” which aims to create awareness of the risk factors that contribute to diabetes, as well as provide individuals with information to make the right lifestyle choices to insure their health and well being each and every day for themselves and their families. Globally, more than 420 […]