When it comes to managing your weight, the two most important letters you need to know are G and I. They stand for glycemic index – and they’ve become the buzzwords of the diet movement in recent years. The Glycemic Index chart ranks carbohydrates based on their effect on blood…
If the kids have been out of school for a couple weeks now, then they may be starting to complain about boredom. They’ve slept as much as they can, played all the video games in their arsenals and watched all their shows. Now what? You’ve probably heard that childhood obesity…
Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the same can certainly be said of the stomach. Cut out all of those tempting treats from your eating regimen and you’ll soon find yourself feeling deprived. Deprivation can be a recipe for diet disaster. Imagine how much you’ll long for that double…
When you attend a theme park or a ball game, it’s easy to fall prey to concession stands offering hot dogs, sodas, cheese nachos and other high-calorie favorites. Instead of buying into fattening fare, pack your own cooler. Bring along bottled water, cold cuts, fresh fruit, pretzels and other convenient…
The benefits of regular exercise on your body are undeniable, but did you know that breaking a sweat helps in the workplace, too? Researchers have found that office workers who incorporated exercise into their schedule were more tolerant of their own mistakes and more forgiving of colleagues, plus their work…
Regardless of whether or not you’ll tip a mug of green beer or a nice stout in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, the health benefits of beer are worth toasting. Of course, if you don’t drink, then it’s not an excuse to start. But beer is not the enemy it’s…
It seems like mission impossible, but you can survive the steakhouse without contributing to your bottom line. Although you may hear the call of coconut fried shrimp and fried onions, don’t respond. Coconut shrimp are swimming in the bad stuff with 521 calories and 19 grams of fat. Meanwhile, a…
There’s a reason MP3 players have taken over the gym. One of the best ways to pump up your adrenaline during a workout is to turn up the tunes. Studies have shown that listening to music can actually heighten the flow of your exercises. If you’re a runner, then the…
Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That’s because they’re known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most…
Does your diet prohibit all of your favorites? Then take a trip to the Mediterranean. Dieting doesn’t have to be about deprivation, especially when you follow a Mediterranean-style way of eating. There’s not one “particular” Mediterranean diet, but they all emphasize fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, bread, dairy, fish, poultry…