The Buzz in the Hive

Editor’s note – We’re adding a new articles series called, The Buzz in the Hive, which will feature top posts from around our blog network from this recent week.  Each week, one of our blog network members will contribute a post highlighting the best content from around our network.

We feel that it’s a great way to introduce our readers to the valued members of our community.  This week’s post was contributed by Alexandra from the blog.

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It’s a fun, fit, full-of-life Friday, and here is a round-up of some of the Hive members’ best posts from the past week. Read them – we guarantee you’ll learn something and consider it time well spent, or you get all your push-ups refunded!

• Do toning shoes work? By now, you must have heard all of the hype about toning shoes.  Find out if you really get what you pay for.  Do they really help firm your butt, burn calories, and improve your posture?

• We all realize that getting in shape requires basics such as eating a healthy diet as well as getting regular exercise.  Find out if adding a fish oil supplement or consuming more omega-3 fatty acids from natural sources will give you the weight loss edge you’re looking for.

• – In life, we often take the simple things for granted including not only our own health, but also our personal enjoyment in personal endeavors.  Take a step back to enjoy the simple things in life and express your gratitude for them.

• – One of the reasons why Health Habits has been a popular success over the past few years is Doug’s unique and entertaining yet always sardonic social commentary on issues related to health, fitness, and obesity.  Health issues always seem less complex when we as individuals take more initiative and responsibility…

• 7 Health benefits of Eating broccoli along with some great recipe ideas.  Let’s also take a look back at the history of broccoli.  For example, where did it come from–France, Italy, or Germany?

• – Life isn’t easy.  That’s why they call it life.  For those of you who’re feeling like they’re stuck in a rut lately, find out 3 simple ways to motivate yourself to make some positive changes.

• – Kitty Litter Protein Cake?  Steve, have you lost it again… lol?  Find out what happens when you start a recipe with 1 package of German chocolate cake mix and substitute in protein powder to everything (almost), and protein bars in place of candy.

• Veteran TV health news reporter, Sahar Aker, asks the question that we’ve all been thinking about.  Well, maybe not quite…  Yet the issue is more complex than it seems.  Who will win the lunch room war, the potato growers of America or the Government’s influence on school lunch programs?

• Paleo recipe ideas – Belated Friday Feasts…  Okay, these paleolithic recipes ideas are getting a little more belated by the week, but Dr. Dan’s been recovering from gout.  Dr. Dan’s found the closest thing to a perfect paleo pizza.

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