Good health: the fruit of good choices
Vegetarian sports stars? Yes!
There is always surprising news that comes my way as I read about the nutrition habits of notable people. Perhaps you'll find the TheDailyMeal.com article below by Yasmin Fahr to be as intriguing to … [Read More...]
Get healthy, one grain at a time
The article below is by Dr. Gabe and Diana Mirkin (DrMirkin.com). With so many people struggling with digestive problems, these tips can provide a much-needed infusion of information that can help … [Read More...]
Coping with wheat intolerance
Wheat intolerance (allergic response) An allergic reaction is somewhat like a case of mistaken identity by your body's immune system. Normally, your immune system generates antibodies to protect your … [Read More...]
Shop smart, cook smart
Picnic tips: guiltless, good food
The following article from RD411.com is a great overview of how to enjoy healthy AND enjoyable food this summer as you entertain, or simply want a great meal for yourself or your family. By Jason Machowsky … [Read More...]
Seven myths about veggies
I came across this informative blog designed for those who are planet conscience and, thus, this well-written article about some veggie myths that need debunking. Find out what you shouldn't be believin' … [Read More...]
Healthy eating begins with healthy shopping
You can't eat well at home if you don't shop well at the grocery or produce market. Here is a public television program that offers simple, easily remembered tips for wise shopping. Apply these basic … [Read More...]
Managing my weight
Study: weight gain shrinks brain
A new Livescience.com article reports that obese people have 8 percent less brain tissue than normal-weight individuals. Their brains look 16 years older than the brains of lean individuals, researchers said. Those classified as overweight have 4 percent less brain tissue and their brains appear to have aged prematurely by eight years. The results, … [Read More...]
Sleep more, weigh less
Want to lose weight? Perhaps you should get more sleep. Researchers from Case Western University in Ohio monitored 70,000 women for over a 15-year period and determined that those getting five hours or less of sleep each night 30 percent more likely to gain weight than were those getting seven hours or more of sleep. Light sleepers also have a significantly … [Read More...]
Skip ‘shortcut’ diets
by Holly Robinson Peete, Shine staff You've heard about them in email forwards and late-night infomercials, but these five "miracle diets" just plain don't work. From straight-up starvation to a steady diet of boiled cabbage, here are diets to steer clear of: #1 The Grapefruit Diet The claim is that eating grapefruit with protein triggers a "magical" … [Read More...]
Living lazy = living large
Teen Obesity: Lack of Exercise May Not Be to Blame By Alice Park of TIME magazine You don't have to spend much time with teenagers to know that the average adolescent would rather devote an afternoon to sitting in front of the TV, computer or video-game console than working out in a gym. And in recent years, as physical-education classes have been … [Read More...]
Gain muscle, not fat
From DrMirkin.com If you think you're too thin and want to gain weight, don't just sit on the couch and stuff yourself with food. Weight gain should always be in the form of muscle, not fat. To build muscle, start a weight-bearing exercise program. Go to a gym and learn how to do the weight training circuit. Build up those arms and legs! As you exercise, … [Read More...]
Do the math, prevent the gain
Here is a simple article to help you balance your bread intake with your weight management goals. You don't need a genius IQ to manage this topic. Just some self-discipline since good bread is SO good to the taste. By Margaret Furtado, M.S., R.D. Those super-heavy, "all-natural" loaves of bread may look and sound like they're healthy, but … [Read More...]
Dieting for workplace dollars
By MIKE STOBBE, AP Medical Writer Mike Stobbe, Ap Medical Writer ATLANTA – How much money would it take to get you to lose some serious weight? $100? $500? Many employers are betting they can find your price. At least a third of U.S. companies offer financial incentives, or are planning to introduce them, to get their employees to lose … [Read More...]
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