Ah springtime.  It's time to not only shake off the boots and winter blues, but shake off all the bad food habits we accumulated over the past three months. 

Let's face it, most of us underestimate how much we eat.  We use words like handful, cup and  a few and think we're eating a proper serving size.

With the summer months fading into the distance, it's time to change up our eating habits without adding on the pounds.  The drop in temperature means fall is

How many times have you made rice, only to find that most of it sticking to the bottom. Or worse yet, you forget the pot on the stove and before you know it

Do you love salads but sometimes find them to be a bit . . . boring? Most of the traditional ingredients in a salad have very mild flavors, like lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, and the like. You may already have a few favorite ways to spice up salads, but take a look at the suggestions below and see if inspiration strikes you:

1 - Green olives and capers

Green olives have a nice tangy flavor that goes well with most salads, while capers provide a bit sharper, saltier flavor that may appeal to many people.

2 - Hot peppers

Of course, you can literally "spice" up your salad by adding a few hot peppers like jalapeno slices, or sprinkle some crushed red pepper for smaller bursts of heat.

Most vegetables are low in calories, and packed with fiber and nutrients, helping immensely in burning fat and shedding pounds. But does it matter if you cook the vegetables? Or should you eat them raw most of the time? 

Snacking in front of the television is one of the more challenging habits to overcome for people who are dieting. Sometimes such a habit has been in place for years so it has become very strong - compelling, even - and changing it seems incredibly difficult.

However, like anything else, it's just matter of changing your daily routine and forming better habits.

Below are 10 ways to start moving away from the rut of mindless night time eating:

Are you one of the many people in the world who LOVES sweets and wants to curb sugar cravings? You are not alone! Some people even consider sugar obsession to be an actual addiction. Reducing sugar intake is an important step in any weight loss or health program, simply because it helps you consume fewer calories and maintain better health. Unfortunately, knowing how important it is still doesn't make it easy to overcome that sweet tooth, right? Below are a few tips to curb sugar cravings and loosen the grip that sugar has on you:

We all have them - bad habits that keep us locked into unproductive lifestyle choices. Unfortunately, many of these habits are the very things that keep the excess pounds clinging to our bodies too.

Below are some of the most common bad habits that can make you gain weight, or make it difficult to lose weight, along with tips for changing the bad habits into good habits once and for all:

With the economic situation in the world being what it is, it's important to find ways of eating healthy on a budget. It's possible to purchase foods that are good for you and your budget; you merely have to plan ahead to get the best food you can for the money you have available.

Having a plan and sticking to it can help you get more food at less cost and allow you to prepare better, more healthy meals.

Here are some tips to help you succeed in eating healthy on a budget: