A diet that the government recommends, called the DASH Diet, has proven through a 25-year study that they might actually know what they are talking about!
The purpose of the DASH eating plan is to help women keep their blood pressure lowered and can save them from heart attack and stroke.
Researchers followed more than 88,000 healthy […]
A leading British eating disorder expert, Professor Janet Treasure from the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, reports that the size zero obsession in the fashion industry is fueling the flames for those with eating disorders. She says the size zero obsession is not only damaging to the public but to the models as well.
Professor […]
I was sent the following release from Health Magazine and was given permission to post the release in its entirety on here! Thanks, Health Magazine!
HEALTH NAMES THE HEALTHIEST RESTAURANTS IN AMERICA
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Magazine Picks Top 10 Healthiest Sit-Down Chain Restaurants,
Top Five Fast Food, and Best Independents
New York, NY – HEALTH magazine names America’s healthiest restaurants […]
If you are a snacker and like to have a little something to munch on between meals, here are seven snack ideas that won’t break your weight loss, or weight maintenance, bank!
Slice of Sillton cheese - 0.7 ounces = 70 calories
Godiva Raspberry Caramel Duet - 63 calories
Cara Cara orange - 70 calories
17 Jelly Belly Jelly Beans - […]
For years we’ve told that we should eat so many servings per day of fruit, vegetables, dairy, grains and proteins. But every person is not the same. We are not one size fits all and eating plans should not be designed that way either.
At MyPyramid.gov, you can create your own personalized eating plan for your […]
Since it is National Nutrition Month, it is not only important to discuss the things we should be doing as far as nutrition, but also the things we shouldn’t be doing.
Most celebrities aren’t skinny and great looking because they were just born that way, and if they say they aren’t doing anything to help keep their weight down, they […]
What are some of the most popular food and health myths you remember hearing over the years? Some of the main ones I remember hearing a lot about are:
Do not eat after a certain time in the evening.
A piece of birthday cake on your special day will ruin your diet.
Cut out all carbohydrates.
The American Dietetic Association says […]
Another health observance in March is National Nutrition Month. This week, I will be talking about the importance of proper nutrition.
According to the American Dietetic Association, National Nutrition Month is:
“… a nutrition education and information campaign created by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making informed […]
If you like broccoli, you will love this post! If you don’t like the green stuff, you might want to force yourself to eat it after reading this! This news shows why more than ever now that we should make sure broccoli is on our children’s plates, as well as our own at dinner.
The Journal […]
Amy over at RNCentral.com sent me a great article on the 25 most popular yet ineffective diet plans on the market today. Please check the link out below to see if you are currently participating in any of these diets.
Diet Overkill: 25 of the Most Ridiculous (and Ineffective) Popular Diets
“Some people will do anything to […]
