Wednesday, 14 January 2015

7 foods that aren't as healthy as you think

When it comes to making dinner or buying snacks, we see words like "vegetable," "yogurt" or "light" and assume it's a healthy choice. Just because something sounds nutritious doesn't mean it's OK to eat as much as we like. My motto is "no bad foods, just bad portions." To save you some time and confusion, here are seven items that should belong in the "occasional treat" category.

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Try these 3 Joy Bauer-approved desserts under 200 calories

Looking for frozen treats that taste too good to be healthy? Check out these three delicious desserts, which are sure to please both you and your kids. Each one is under 170 calories and packs a nutritional punch, along with amazing flavor. Try them all!WATCH: Chocolate yogurt pretzel pop: Too good to be healthy?

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Skip the gym: Workouts you can do at home, at your desk, in the park

Don't have a gym membership? You don't need one! You can get fit right at your desk — or in your home, or at the park. Here are three workouts you can do anywhere!AT HOME:1. STAIR PUSH-UPS: Start on the lowest step and do 3 push ups. Do the same as you move up the next four steps. Repeat as you move back down.2. BUTT RAISES: Do 20 on the floor and 20 with your heels on a couch: Repeat 5 times.

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