Health Tips

Prevent Excess Weight Gain While Enjoying Holiday Cooking

The Holiday season is here again and right along with it are all the tasty goodies and home-cooked meals that are such a part of our lives during this time. To the dismay of many of us however, these delectable indulgences tend to leave behind some undesirable extra pounds on our bodies. Is it possible to enjoy hearty meals and sweet treats without the extra pounds? We at Down to Earth say, “yes!” Read on for some ideas to help you maintain a healthy weight during the holidays...

10 Tips to Healthy and Effective Weight Loss

A low-fat vegetarian diet abundant in whole foods, combined with regular exercise, is the basis for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

Packing a Healthy Lunch for School

According to a 2004 report by the Institute of Medicine, the past three decades have seen the childhood obesity rate more than double for preschool children aged 2-5 years and adolescents aged 12-19 years, and more than triple for children aged 6-11 years. Currently, approximately nine million children over 6 years of age are considered obese.

Healthy Kid Meals

When steering your children to a healthy lifestyle, it can be difficult to decide what to feed them. So, here are a few ideas for preparing tasty and healthy treats your kids will love!

Keeping Your Heart Healthy

A healthy diet is the best defense against high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and excess body weight; the three main factors contributing to heart disease. In honor of February as Heart-Healthy month, Down To Earth brings you some tips to maintain your heart plus a few recipe ideas.

The following is based on the American Heart Association guide for healthy American Adults:

• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Choose 5 or more servings per day.

Having a Healthy Hawaiian Summer

Aloha! Summertime is here, and what could be more natural than enjoying the sunshine and fresh air of Hawai'i's beautiful mountains and beaches. Now that the days are long, we have more time to surf, hike, bike, swim. and relax!

Celebrate a Clean and Toxic-free Life: 10 Easy Ways to Go Organic this Month

September is National Organic Harvest Month and we at Down to Earth want to celebrate with you! Below are a few easy ideas to help you incorporate more organic foods into your life and have fun doing it.

Get Your Fill of Water

Do you commonly suffer from headaches, joint and muscle pain, or constipation? You might simply need to drink more water.

A study by Cornell University Medical Center's Nutrition Information Center, states that the majority of Americans may be suffering from some degree of dehydration. Minor dehydration can result in dry skin, headaches, and fatigue, while longer-term, more severe dehydration can dangerously affect blood pressure, circulation, digestion, kidney function, and nearly all body processes, according to the study.

Fun in the Sun: Summer Safety Tips

It’s summer time! That means long days at the beach, hikes in the mountains, family get-togethers, outdoor parties and plenty of fun and sun. However, summertime can also mean sunburn, dehydration, and heatstroke if you are not careful. At Down to Earth, we want to arm you with a few simple tips to prevent these concerns so you can make the most of your summer.

Fruits Not Fries

There is little shock in the fact that America has become a “fast food culture.” The abundance of fast food restaurants across the nation is leading many people to clogged arteries and added pounds. So, while fast food restaurants can not be blamed for the whole obese epidemic in the United States today, they certainly can take responsibility for being a big part of the problem.