I feel horrible! Do I have the flu or is it just a common cold? This question is usually the first that comes to mind when you get that lousy-all-over-feeling that lets you know you’ve caught a winter season bug. Some of the symptoms of the flu (influenza) are very…
Most of us know what foods to choose – and which to avoid – when trying to lose weight. But the average American gets one-fifth of his or her calories from drinks, so it pays to take a look at the liquid refreshment you choose. It’s especially important to stay…
Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, collards, kale, mustard greens, and radishes should be regularly eaten, while snow peas, mushrooms, celery, lettuces and string beans can be consumed occasionally. Staying away from peppers, tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, spinach, spinach, asparagus, beets and avocado is recommended. Popular with celebrities such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Madonna and…
There’s nothing like that sense of accomplishment when you look down after sweating it out on your cardio machine of choice – whether it’s a treadmill, elliptical or bike – and seeing a big number in the calories burned column. But don’t be fooled. When you put in all that…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
There are two essentially important things that Americans are struggling with — health and fitness. Records show that the most overweight and obese people on earth can be found in the U.S. There are hundreds of diet and weight loss programs to be found in the fitness circle yet the…
Come on baby, light my fiber! The benefits of fiber are far reaching. Fiber is probably one of those buzzwords you have heard a million times, but you really don’t know what it is, where it comes from and why it matters to you. Dietary fiber, also known as roughage,…
From parties to potlucks, it seems like almost every event attend is planned on a platform of eating… or overeating for most of us. Instead of following our regular eating routine, we save room by skipping meals. Unfortunately, by party time we throw caution to the wind and start scarfing…
Daphne Oz’s virtual syllabus of good health is geared to help students begin to live healthy while enjoying the best years of their lives. She provides readers with an 8-step program for a more healthy lifestyle. As opposed to other diets, The Dorm Room Diet does not advocate deprivation. After…
The meal replacement plan has evolved over the years and now offers nutrition bars, meal bars, smoothies, snacks and powders. SlimFast boasts that there are more than 30 clinical studies that reveal the effectiveness of the weight-loss program. In addition to the diet-friendly, convenient products offered by Slim-Fast, the company…
Fish and shellfish have always been practical diet staples because of their health benefits. Canned options fit well with the “recessionista” trend of spending less and getting more bang for your buck. Canned fish offer health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and reducing total blood fats. But be careful when…