February 15, 2012Those who are looking for a workout that focuses on toning muscles without lifting heavy weights are in for a treat. Having just opened a spacious studio in Rittenhouse Square, owner Noelle Zane describes the workout as working “each muscle group to fatigue and then stretching it out to create that long lean dancer-like physique.” Featured [...]
February 12, 2012It’s not too late for those New Year’s resolutions…cross two resolutions off your list at once with the new Yogi Tree yoga mats. You can accomplish two goals at once — workout and help the environment! Yogi Tree is a new brand specializing in earth-friendly yoga gear for yogi’s of all levels. For each mat [...]
January 26, 2012Topping the nutritional leader board of good-for-you foods, kale can be found in most grocery stores all year round. Kale, along with its relatives such as Brussels sprouts, collard greens, and cabbage, is chock-full of nutrients such as vitamins A, C, and E, fiber, calcium, manganese, and loaded with sulfur containing phytonutrients which have been [...]
November 23, 2011We all know Thanksiving is God’s holiday gift to gluttons. But, for those of you anxious over packing on the pounds, The Walk is here to help. If your family is like mine, there will be endless options on the buffet table (with plenty to go around also). Although portion control is the best way [...]
November 6, 2011Flaxseed has been getting a lot of attention lately… and rightfully so! High in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytochemicals called lignans, this crunchy conception just screams with health benefits. Commonly used as a laxative (to improve digestive health or relieve constipation), flaxseeds will leave you feeling fit, full, and fabulous by incorporating just [...]
October 30, 2011After gallivanting around all weekend in ‘barely-there’ costumes and falling prey to one-too-many trick or treat induced food comas, Halloween leaves the majority of us feeling, well, sub-par. If you are waking up the day after Halloween feeling bloated, sick or just plain miserable, The Walk has got you covered with tips of how you [...]
October 17, 2011Farewell to the days when the only viable snack options were greasy potato chips or a mediocre medley of celery and carrot sticks! Popchips, which have been becoming increasingly popular in supermarkets and health-food stores across the nation, have deservingly earned the position as the perfect potato chip in my book. Just as promised, there [...]
October 9, 2011Your favorite search engine can now serve you up awesome recipes, whether you’re looking for a quick meal or trying to keep a low-calorie diet. Google’s recipe search let you filter recipes by what ingredients you have in your kitchen, how long it takes to prepare the food, and how many calories are in the [...]
October 6, 2011Neatly tucked into the top shelf of a Frogro aisle loaded with deceptively unhealthy cereals, bars, and instant oatmeal mixes is Bettr’n Peanut Butter. At half the calories and a fraction of the fat of regular PB, this superfood is amazing when paired with a low sugar fruit spread, incopratated into a peanut butter [...]
June 7, 2011If water can no longer satisfy your thirst, here are some other low calorie drink ideas to help you overcome the heat! 1. Iced Skinny Vanilla Latte (60 calories in a tall) If you need something sweet in the afternoon, this Starbucks beverage is my number one recommendation. Ask them to go light on the [...]
May 14, 2011Need help getting through your finals? Try these tips for quick pick-me-ups during your study breaks. Eat Chocolate, especially dark chocolate, to perk you up. Chocolate has chemicals that release “happiness” hormones in your body. Just don’t eat too much or you’ll feel sick and sleepy. Drink Green Tea instead of Red Bull. Green tea has natural [...]
April 23, 2011SPRING FLING, the time our bodies take a brutal beating for what will be the best week….that we may or may not remember. Despite the uncertainty of what may have happened during the week, one thing is for sure – we’re going to need some serious detoxing to get our bodies back on track. Here [...]
March 2, 2011People love coffee. While coffee inspires somewhat of a fast and frantic lifestyle, sometimes it’s nice to just slow down and relax with a cup of tea. Below I’ll walk you through some different kinds of tea, how they should be prepared, and why they’re good for you. Understanding Tea Tea contains L-theanine, which [...]
February 22, 2011The gym. For self-proclaimed “gym rats,” like myself, Pottruck isn’t exactly intimidating anymore. In fact, I relish the part of my day where I don’t have to work, talk, or even really think. However, there are two parts about working out that I will never stop despising. 1. I always look awful I can’t [...]
November 8, 2010Looking for a great Yoga place near campus without having to go to Pottruck? After going to Dhyana Yoga for about three weeks now, I have loved my experience so far. I went about once a week with their three-week new student pass that only costs $30. Dhyana Yoga offers classes ranging from Vinyasa 101 [...]
November 1, 2010If your sweet tooth comes out late at night, here are some delicious, yet healthy snacks. 1. Chocolate Covered Bananas Have you ever craved ice cream in the middle of the night? And you just can’t help digging into that Ben and Jerry’s? However, that pint of ice cream may be a bit too much [...]
