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Coffee is irresistible, especially if you're looking for a quick pick-me-up during sleepy hours at work. But what about people who hate coffee but need to stay awake? We got some tips from iVillage.com about keeping the energy up sans the caffeine dose.

The nice thing about Nintendo Wii, other than the fact that it lets you live your tennis moves a la Maria Sharapova or maybe even those Rafael Nadal flexes, is that it can also give you muscle exercises if going to the gym is not convenient for you. Plus, they've developed a new game especially designed for your fitness program.

 
I'm pretty sure most of you used to work up a sweat with Dance Dance Revolution before, but the new Wii Fit (released in the US and UK in April and May 2008), is more dedicated to the weight loss and physical fitness objective. This exercise game even measures your weight and center of gravity and compares the users' fitness. It offers 40 different activities, such as yoga, aerobics, push-ups, and even tightrope walking!
 

1. Go for oatmeal, one of the best sources of soluble fiber. Choose the right cereals. Pick high-fiber, low-fat and low-sugar varieties.
2. Head for the Produce section. Opt for fresh juices and shakes. Get that blender working! Mangoes, strawberries, papaya, melon, carrots, celery, combinations--the "shake" list is endless! 
3. Check your oil. Olive oil is still the best oil in the market. Contrary to what others may think, you can fry with olive oil. Choose pure olive oil for frying and  extra virgin olive oil for drizzling and flavoring salads. The chemical composition of olive oil favors health.