Skinny-Teatox

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

Something iced from Starbucks on a hot summer day is ideal. Likewise, something hot from Starbucks is also ideal when the weather is a bit cooler. However, what is not ideal is how many calories those delicious Starbucks drinks can round up to! Sure you can always opt for “non-fat” or something “skinny”, but there are options out there that naturally are low in calorie and still taste fantastic.

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)

Being healthy and leading a healthy lifestyle is a habit, or a series of habits, that one has to follow every day–through all the ups and downs, the set-backs and successes. Healthy people are successful in their health endeavours because they adopt daily habits that lead them to success. And now you can too! Follow these 10 habits of healthy people to be at your best, healthiest self:

1. Eat greens every day

I always make sure to eat a daily dose of greens. Whether it be throwing a cup of spinach or kale in my smoothie, making a green juice in the morning, or having a kale salad with dinner, greens are a staple. Pop them in recipes any chance you get! This way, you will easily meet your daily requirement and will start to feel the tremendous, healthy effects they have on your body.

By: Laura Peill – (Check out her blog Chronicles of Passion & Facebook)  

I love the feeling you get all day long after you exercise in the morning. That feeling of accomplishment and completion; that feeling of knowing that no matter what happens during the rest of the day, your exercise is complete and nobody can take that away from you. And when a friend calls later and suggests awesome dinner plans, or it’s pouring rain outside and you just want to curl up with your dog and tea in bed, it’s okay: because this morning you did your exercise. Here’s 8 things you can start doing to create a successful morning exercise routine:

1. Start Small 

You have to start somewhere.  Maybe it’s just one morning a week or maybe just for 30 minutes at a time.  Whatever it may be, set a reasonable goal for yourself and just do it once.  Then gradually increase week by week.  Don't get discouraged when it sucks at first, or you miss a few times, and don't try to do something so ambitious that you se yourself up for failure. Instead, make your plan and stick with it and it and it will eventually become a habit. 

Heading off to college is a very exciting and scary step to take in your life. One minute you need permission to use the bathroom and the next you're expected to be 100% responsible for your schooling, chores, health and daily meals. The abundance of responsibility and added-stress that goes with post-secondary education can easily take a toll on your health. With these helpful tips, hopefully you won't have to witness the horrors of the "freshman fifteen" or any of the other unhealthy traditions that accompany the college life.

First let's talk food; more specifically your nutritional health. Your parents will no longer be your personal chefs meaning that you'll be expected to make healthy food choices every day.

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

If you’ve never had to make a pit stop and eat at a fast food restaurant, consider yourself lucky. Not only is the entire menu appetizing at times, but also it’s extremely unhealthy when eaten daily. Worry not because eating on the fly or at a rest stop can actually be healthy – if you know the right things to get.

A lot of fast food places actually carry decently healthy and low calorie meals. You just have to look in the right place and know what to pair them with. Let’s take a look at what some of these fast food places have to offer, and remember, you’re totally allowed to eat whatever you want – these are just some options to help out if you’re looking to eat a bit healthier.

McDonald’s

If you’re in need of a quick lunch go to McDonald’s and try out their Snack Wraps! Both the Chicken Ranch Snack Wrap and the Honey Mustard Snack Wrap are perfect options. Ask for grilled chicken instead of fried, and ask to have no dressing if you’re looking to save calories. If you feel like that won’t be fulfilling, look for healthy options to pair it with like a small fry or a fruit parfait!