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“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” This is an all-too-common phrase that I secretly dislike, as the supposed benefits of eating this traditional morning meal have been totally misco

Often referred to as the “King of Vegetables”, carrots are among the world’s most popular health foods. And, believe it or not, carrot juice is as beneficial as the carrots themselves. But, interestin

Tis' the season for pumpkin spice-flavored everything! This holds especially true for all things coffee. Here's my new favorite homemade latte recipe that's totally free of added sugars and arti

Despite all the controversies surrounding whole grains foods, they are undoubtedly nutritious and come with a laundry list of health benefits. Here are some nitty-gritty basics on them. www.NinaChe

Think having a “normal” body weight equates to being healthy? If your answer is yes, you’re sadly mistaken. Unfortunately, when it comes to measuring health, many rely solely on the scale. While

t's Labor Day weekend. The last holiday of the summer season has finally arrived! Believe it or not, I generally suggest giving yourself permission to eat a little more during the holidays. This t

I’ve received dozens of emails asking me to review What the Health, a follow-up food documentary from the creators of Cowspiracy, which is currently available on Netflix. I honestly didn’t want to wat

I’m an absolute and all-around fan of tacos. From soft to hard shell, traditional to creative, meat-filled to meatless, I’ve tried just about every type of taco there is. In my home, we have “taco nig

Pimples, blemishes, and acne are common skin problems that span far beyond puberty and the teen years. I’ve personally suffered with quite a bit of acne as an adult, most of which began when I started

Cellulite is a common skin condition that involves an appearance of bulges and dimples on certain areas of the body including the hips, buttocks, and thighs. Women are mostly affected by cellulite

The evening of Friday, May 26th marked the beginning of #Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting (sawm) celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide. Through June 24th, practicing Muslims will b

Low libido (sex drive) is a common symptom experienced by women as they move through different stages of life. Women experience reduced sex drive for various reasons including decreased arousal or sat

One out of every 3 adults is trying to lose weight yet nearly 70 percent are still overweight. Of those folks who are lucky enough to experience weight loss, over 90 percent subsequently experience we

Seems like everyone these days complains about their midsection. In fact, one of the most common questions I am asked by clients, friends, and family is: "How do I get rid of this?"—Of course, referri

Looking for effective ways to slim your thighs at home? Here are five simple exercises that get the job done! No weight training equipment required. http://ninacheriefranklin.com/be-fabulous/qu

Exercise is generally an excellent way to stay healthy and physically fit during pregnancy but weight training has a unique set of benefits. Check this article out: http://ninacheriefranklin.com/ge

These days belly fat is indeed one of the most widely targeted areas of the body among men and women alike. Walk into any gym and you’ll find countless people spending a large majority of their workou

Are you one of the many folks who love to frequent the grocery store for the sole purpose of getting free samples of meats and cheeses, cereals, snack foods, pre-packaged meals, and desserts? Be caref

With every passing year a new pool of incoming college freshmen are faced with the sudden risk of double digit weight gain commonly known as the "freshmen 15". While some folks call it fiction, the fa

Performing cardiovascular (cardio) exercise is one of the best ways to burn calories and melt away excess fat. Now, in spite of popular belief, this type of exercise doesn’t require expensive, monoton

If you are overweight, have joint-related issues, or are just bored with your current workout routine, water resistance exercise may work for you. This type of exercise allows you to work out easily w

It is virtually impossible to achieve and/or maintain weight loss without setting both long- and short-term goals. Above all, these goals must be realistic. If someone has a goal of losing 100 pounds

I recently had a thought-provoking conversation with a colleague of mine who was born and bred in Greece. It all started when I mentioned how the "Mediterranean Diet" seemed to be the next hot topic i

Many people who are legitimately overweight and/or obese have a tendency to misconstrue the term "big-boned" in order to justify their size. However, there are certain people who naturally have larger

Are you frequently exposed to stress due to work or school, conflicts with family or friends, or even while sitting impatiently in a traffic jam? Although such situations may seem harmless, with prolo