Beets are sadly overlooked and misunderstood. Did you know that these red root vegetables are a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, not to mention dietary fiber? Couple these benefits with the fact that beets are extremely low in calories, and you have a veggie that provides the greatest bang for your nutritional buck. For athletes, the benefits of beets become even more pronounced. Consider these reasons to add beet juice to your daily training regimen.

Powerful Potassium
Beet juice is high in potassium, which helps regulate fluid in the body. …

You are your own worst enemy when it comes to fitness. How many times have you said to yourself, “I will start my workout schedule as soon as ____.” The blank could be filled with a number of things: the beginning of the month rolls around, the kids go back to school, the holidays are over - the excuses are endless. But that’s what they are…excuses. The only thing standing in the way between you and your fitness goals is yourself. If you haven’t exercised in a while, sitting …

Getting in shape is hard. Don’t kid yourself by thinking that it’s going to be easy because it’s not; nothing worth attaining is. You don’t, however, have to get out of your comfort zone or worry about what people will think about you or get all self-conscious. You can start your transformation at home and see how you feel about going outside for runs and going to the gym later. The ability to work out at home will often act as a means of encouragement and prevent …

Ask most people what their number one problem spot is and they will tell you it lies between the waistline and the knees. The hips, butt and thighs are typically the areas that needs the most work, but it can also be challenging to find the most efficient exercises to trim the excess.
The good news is that there are ways to effectively tighten the butt and trim the hips and thighs, and many of the exercises can easily be done right at home. Check out these tips and you …

Eggplant was originally introduced to the United States in 1806 by President Thomas Jefferson, who was also an experimental botanist. This deep purple vegetable offers a unique taste and a plethora of preparation and cooking options – as well as intriguing health benefits! Consider these five good reasons to add eggplant to your monthly menu.

Antioxidants
Eggplant is considered one of the top five antioxidant foods. Our environment is filled with free radicals that get into our bodies and accelerate the aging process. Some free radicals also increase the risk of some …