weight loss

From recipes for Buffalo Chicken Salad and three kinds of dips (low-fat artichoke dip!), we’ve got your game-day snack spread covered with the help of Canyon Ranch.

Embracing the Ayurvedic concept as a whole, Nita Lake Lodge recently unveiled its “A Taste of Ayurveda” spa and dining package (on trend, we must say!), which we had a chance to check out this winter during ski season.

Ring in the Lunar New Year with some authentic dumplings, which are thought to resemble ancient Chinese money, or golden or silver nuggets. Here are two recipes from Fuchun Resort to bring you a happy and prosperous New Year!

The misconception of “bigger is better” is leading Americans down a road of obesity and diabetes, and while part of this problem is the content of the food itself, portion sizes contribute to the issue just as much. Here are some real tips on portion control.

New Year, new you! Start 2012 off on the right foot by taking control of your health and feeling inspired. The arrival of a new year means a fresh beginning, and we believe that 2012’s hottest wellness trend is feeling good and living your healthiest, best self. We make it easy for you: Here’s a […]

For New Year’s or at any time in your life, these five steps will help you become a healthier, happier and very best you.

This year make New Year’s Resolutions work by using our three simple tips to stay on track. Make 2012 your best year yet by using these do-able tricks brought to you by SpaFinder and our Wellness Week spokeswoman, Mariel Hemingway.

Q: I am looking for a spa to lose weight. I would like to go for a month next year. Read on for Susie’s response!

Photo via Flickr user Dinner SeriesWho doesn’t relish in a good cocktail when the holiday season rolls around? While we love festive cocktails, we don’t love the extra calories that some of them bring. Try these two lower-calorie cocktail recipes!

We love the story of the three sisters, which Grail Springs Health Spa and Wellness Center of Bancroft, Ontario, recently shared in its newsletter. Perfectly fitting for the holiday season, the story of the three sisters personifies corn, beans and squash in an inspiring way. Read the story and get the recipe!

We know it’s not Thanksgiving with some sort of mash, so we set out to look for new takes on the always-present mashed potato sides to mix things up. From mint to celery root to wasabi, we’re excited to try something new this year.

For a healthier stuffing alternative, try mixing it up with some whole grains; we love farro—an ancient superfood grain well-loved in Italy—for its nutty taste and firm chewy texture, and also its immense health benefits.

Camp Shane at Shane Diet & Fitness Resorts shares some holiday eating tips that will hopefully help all of you get through the holidays feeling healthy satisfied. Get the tips on how to eat more mindfully during the holiday and all throughout the year.

I have heard good things about juice cleanses, so a few weeks ago I decided to try one by Terri, a restaurant in Manhattan’s flatiron district. The eatery was launched by two vegan chefs, Craig and Mike, who wanted to provide “a respite for those looking for a healthy, organic meal…to find nourishing food quickly.”

Full of protein from tofu, fiber from spinach and flavors from basil, parsley and garlic, this healthy vegetarian lasagna is nice and simple, both in ingredients and in cooking.

We love this destination’s bold, unpretentious admission: “More than a fat farm!” Indeed, this South Carolina seashore retreat has changed thousands of lives with their smartly conceived program of calorie reduction and personal attention to mind/body fitness. We salute them for their inspiration and education.

While it doesn’t define itself as a spa, Green Mountain’s 40 years as a treasured destination for women seeking healthy solutions to weight loss make it an essential pioneer for our list. Their caring program of mindful meditation, nutrition, and fitness has helped thousands of women break the cycle of yo-yo dieting in a healthy, […]

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Dear Susie, I am 66-years-old, single and I love to hike. I’m looking for a spa where I can learn gluten-free eating, lose weight, swim and play tennis. Any suggestions? -BB Hi BB, We mentioned a gluten-free week at Rancho la Puerta in our annual Trends Report (RLP also has great hiking!). Destination spas have, […]

Raw cuisine offers a plethora of healthful benefits, and it’s perfect for hot summer days when the last thing you want to do is sweat over the stove in the kitchen.