Yesterday I mentioned that I have had the experience of losing 85 pounds, and that my first tip was logging food and caloric burn. I hope you took the time to check out some of the free online sources for food logging. Another one for you to check out is the Daily Plate associated with [...]
Depression may be genetic; however, the solution is not simply pointing a finger at Mom and Dad and giving up. Depression is treatable, and more and more research is proving your mood may be directly linked to your diet. You can’t help your genetic make-up, but you can control what you eat. Some foods may [...]
In order to shape up for her big day, Kate Middleton went on a Dukan Diet, which experts say causes bad breath and constipation and will be harmful in the long run. It seems, that many brides-to-be suffer from Brideorexia. On April 29, millions of people from around the globe will watch the beautiful and [...]
Vegetarians, generally, will not find a safe haven in Beast. The restaurant is known for a meat-heavy menu that features the disclaimer: “Substitutions are politely declined.” Yet despite not cooking many vegetarian dishes at Beast, owner and cook (and former vegetarian) Naomi Pomeroy says vegetarian fare is what she craves most often. Last August, to [...]
Wouldn’t life be easier if a magic calorie-burning pill did exist? One that has zero side effects and is actually good for you? Of course, right? Just think about it — if a pill like this were available, we could enjoy all of the fabulous food our country has to offer minus the extra weight [...]
Why don’t Americans eat more mangoes? Often called the “king of fruits” elsewhere in the world, the mango is not high in calories, and it is an excellent source of beta-carotene, vitamin A and potassium. Now is the time to get acquainted with them: although they’re in season from January to August, mangoes peak in May and June…
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Many people gain weight on vacation, but some destinations offer travelers a chance to shape up and slim down. This month, Health magazine compiled a list of the “10 Healthiest Slimming Vacations.” The judges ranked these spa and fitness escapes based on food quality, creativity of the exercise options and whether vacationers could take home their new healthy habits…
1) Artichokes…”The beauty of an artichoke is that it takes a while to eat, so it’s almost impossible to overindulge,” explains Wendy Bazilian, registered dietitian and author of The SuperFoodsRx Diet. Bonus: One medium bulb contains a mere 64 calories and a whopping 10 grams of filling, appetite-reducing fiber.
PepsiCo on Tuesday unveiled a bottle made entirely of plant material, which it says bests the technology of competitor Coca-Cola and reduces its potential carbon footprint.
The bottle is made from switch grass, pine bark, corn husks and other materials.
In a recent New York Times article, the question was posed if energy drinks improve athletic performance. This article comes on the heels of the ruling that Four Loko [with alcohol] will be removed from store shelves in New York. This recent crack down on the alcohol- and caffeine-heavy Four Loko shed some light on energy beverages. It left many wondering if …
Ask Phyllis Boudreaux, 50, of Marietta, Ga., what she was like in college and she’ll describe an entirely different person. Back then, the peppy 5-foot-2, 118-lb. beauty was looking forward to a teaching career and her wedding to Mike Boudreaux, now 57 and a logistics coordinator at a cargo company. But after graduation, Phyllis’ life took a surprising turn…
Most pregnancy skin problems are temporary and caused by hormonal changes. While it is safe to say that no expectant mother welcomes pregnancy acne with open arms, and many don’t like that dark vertical line (the linea negra) on their belly much either, they do have a definite edge over stretch marks. After all, they go away after you give birth. Stretch marks, on the other hand, tend to stick around. They might fade, but they are there to stay…
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