Healthy eating is one tenant of a well-balanced life. Healthy eating means getting enough of every important nutrient; choosing a variety of foods from every food group; and avoiding excessive fat, sugar, salt and alcohol. Your physical, mental and social health are connected to your diet and to one another.

Gnocchi and pasta can both be a healthful part of your diet. Their nutritional value depends on many variables, including the ingredients with which they are made, the type of sauce you serve them with and of course the serving size.

Delicious, nutritious and rich in fiber, sweet potatoes can also lowers cholesterol, says the Alabama Cooperative Extension.

When you are feeling sick, the best drinks make you feel better both physically and psychologically.

If you crave ice cream, you might need to enrich your diet with the nutrients it contains, or you might simply want a cold, sweet treat. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, you should consume foods like ice cream that are high in sugar and fat only occasionally.

Vitamin D has made its way out of the shadows of calcium to become the new “it” micronutrient. Responsible for brain development, strong bones, muscle and cardiovascular function, healthy lungs and airways, and keeping your immune system strong, vitamin D is crucial for overall good health.

While you work on your abs, your gym works to make its financial bottom line. Read on to find out 10 things most gyms won't disclose to you before you sign up.

Here’s something all weekend warriors know to be true: Even a single intense weekly workout puts you in better health than lying on the coach.

Coco Loko, a new snortable chocolate product has hit the market, promising consumers an actual high, but is it safe?

Realizing you're not losing weight or gaining muscle can drain your motivation. When your workout just isn't working anymore, it’s time for a change. But modifying just one of your exercises or simply switching the order isn't going to cut it. The solution?

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When you learn Shaolin Kung Fu, start by perfecting fighting stances because they form the base for all other strikes and blocks.