Desserts You Can Feel Good About

We all have those days where no matter how hard we try, all we want to eat is chocoloate, and as a college student, the last thing I want to spend money on is food, yet I find food is usually where the majority of my money is going towards. Maybe chocolate isn't your guilty pleasure, but here are a couple recipes for your sweet tooth that wont put a hole in your wallet.

Strawberry and Cream Cheese Sandwich (1 serving)

1 TBSP. reduced fat cream cheese

1/4 tsp. honey

1/8 tsp. grated orange zest

2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread

2 strawberries, sliced

Prep time: 5 minutes

Combine cream cheese, honey, and orange zest in a bowl. Use a knife to spread the mixture onto the bread. Place sliced strawberries on top of the mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

128 calories

4 grams fat

8 mg cholesterol

18 grams carbohydrates

2 grams added sugars

4 grams protein

3 grams fiber

191 mg. sodium

"Cocoa Nut" Bananas (4 servings)

4 tsp. cocoa powder

4 tsp. toasted unsweetened coconut

2 small bananas, sliced

Prep time: 10 minutes

Place cocoa powder and coconut on separate plates. Roll each banana slice in the cocoa, shake off excess, and dip into the coconut.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

80 calories

1 gram fat

19 mg. carbohyrdates

1 gram added sugar

1 gram protein

2 grams fiber

5 mg sodium

For more great snack and meal recipes visit http://www.eatingwell.com/

Log off Facebook and Grab Your Yoga Mat

With new technologies developing and social media at its peak more and more people would rather Facebook and play Xbox then get some good old-fashioned exercise.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 34 percent of adults 20 and older are overweight. With families in such a fast-paced lifestyle it's easier for families to stop in the McDonald's drive-thru then take the time to cook a meal.

However, the real problem is that young adults aren't getting any exercise. In fact, an article on http://www.kidshealth.org/ claims that one out of every three kids is now considered obese. A relaxing yet great workout that most people forget about is yoga. Some people just don't like the gym or maybe their joints can't handle a jog outside, and even for those who workout regularly and want something new to mix up their workout routine, yoga may be a solution.

Yoga began over 3,000 years ago in India. The word yoga literally means to unite. Practicing yoga is done to unite the mind, body and spirit. Some of the benefits of yoga are improving flexibility, strength and balance.

There are several types of yoga. Bikram yoga, or hot yoga, is performed in rooms that are heated to 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Ashtanga yoga is a fast-paced yoga that builds strength and flexibility.

If you're interested in learning yoga but aren't quite comfortable in attending a class yet or if you have a Wii Fit, you can practice different poses from the comfort of your home. Or if you're looking for a yoga studio to sign up for classes, there are several studios in the St. Augustine area.

Namaste!