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

Sometimes snacking gets a bad rap. It’s an extra dose of calories or sugary, processed foods that we don’t need and that are sabotaging our weight loss efforts... not idea for bikini season.

But not all snacks are bad. There are plenty of super healthy, delicious and filling snacks that won't keep you from getting that hot beach bod.

Snacking can actually play a positive role in helping you with your health goals and can help keep your blood sugar in check so you don’t overeat at your next meal.

Next time you find yourself hungry in the middle of the afternoon, embrace the opportunity to nourish your body with one of these healthy snacks:

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

So you’re ready to get healthier and lose that weight that has been hanging on for far too long. While diet plays a big role in your weight loss success, part of it also comes from exercising and adopting a regular fitness routine that you enjoy and can stick with. If you’re looking for something new, why not give running a try. Here’s some tips on how to stick to your running plan and train happily and injury free!

By: Sarah Gerbig

It finally feels like Summer is here to stay doesn't it? The sun is shining, people are enjoying the outdoors and your cute cut-off shorts have been pulled out from the bottom of your closet. Rising temperatures mixed with busy summer schedules can easily cause dehydration. Without enough H2O, the body cannot function properly and can lead to fatigue, irritability, rapid heart rate, fever and in bad cases, delirium and unconsciousness.

In order to avoid the nasty effects of dehydration and to cash in on the many benefits water has to offer, make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water per day. At times this can seem impossible, but with these great tips staying hydrated this summer can be easy and fun!

By: Bethany Barich (Follow on Instagram & Twitter) 

Coconut products like coconut oil, water, and milk, have become some of the hottest “must have” items over recent years.

There’s a reason for that too – they’re perfect for diet reasons and beauty.

Coconut itself has many different properties. There’s the water and the actual flesh of the fruit – all of its contents, no matter what form, can be helpful to our daily lives because coconut is one of the best sources for vitamin A, as well as many other nutrients.

The most common coconut product is coconut oil, which is used for various reasons. Let’s take a look at five reasons why coconut oil, especially, should become a part of your daily life.