End of the Month Check In
Updated: 2010-09-30 21:13:03
Another month has come to a close.- Another month has come to a close.
McDonald's May End It's Employee Health Insurance
Updated: 2010-09-30 19:51:32McDonald's, the extremely successful fast food company that is recognized around the world, may be putting an end to it's employee health insurance plans. If so, this will leave around 30,000 hourly workers with no form of health insurance.Fit Links: Lo Bosworth's Fit Advice, Diet Tricks That Work and More
Updated: 2010-09-30 16:00:00: , En Español AOL.com MAIL That's Fit Main Diet Diet Diet Reviews Recipe Rehab with Tanya Zuckerbrot Too Good To Be Food with Keri Glassman Jonny's Take Best Life with Bob Greene SELF Meal Plans Fitness Fitness Workouts Fit or Fiction Fit After 40 Fit Family Fit Travel Men's Fitness Running Walking We Tried it Yoga Celebrity Celebrity Interviews Biggest Loser Success Motivation Success Motivation Success Stories Tipping the Scales America Takes It Off Experts Denise Austin Jonny Bowden Keri Glassman Mandy Ingber Liz Neporent Tanya Zuckerbrot Tweetmixx Send Feedback Fit Links : Lo Bosworth's Fit Advice , Diet Tricks That Work and More Posted on Sep 30th 2010 10:00AM by Martha Edwards Filed Under : Diet Weight Loss There are hundreds of wonderful sites on healthy living to be seen all over
A Reasonable Diet Structure for the Elderly People
Updated: 2010-09-30 15:40:06Based on their specific nutritional needs, experts design a scientific and reasonable diet structure for the old people. This diet structure not only will not cause malnutrition, but also will not lead to excessive nutrients. Its purpose is to ensure the health of the elderly people, delay aging and prevent the diseases.Your Food Questions Answered
Updated: 2010-09-30 15:39:54Q: I frequently use Maggie cubes when I cook. Is it bad for me because it contains MSG? A: Even though the Food and Drug Administration classifies monosodium glutamate (MSG) as safe, the use of MSG remains a hot-button issue.Eggs and Cholesterol, What Are the Facts?
Updated: 2010-09-30 15:09:42It can be difficult to find out what to think about eggs and cholesterol. In the past it was thought that too many eggs significantly affected the cholesterol and the risk of cardiovascular disease.A Healthy Breakfast Recipe
Updated: 2010-09-30 15:09:03Feeling hungry? If so, one fitness trainer knows all about that. Its easy to start feeling hungry, yet you want to ensure that you eat something that is healthy. When one expert was feeling pretty hungry, he looked through his fridge to find these ingredients:Shakeology Review - Can Shakeology Really Help My Diet Plan
Updated: 2010-09-30 15:06:16
Shakeology is quickly becoming known as the healthiest meal of the day. When you are starting to look into losing weight and getting back in shape, there are many building blocks.Can Clothing Make You Sick?
Updated: 2010-09-30 15:04:05I admit that I am somewhat of a germaphobe. it all started when I had kids. It is amazing how often you think about germs when you have kids. I feel like I am in a war. Of course, I don't win every battle, but I do my best to keep on the winning side of the war.Ashamed Of Your Excessive Body Fat? Turn To Ayurveda
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:58:39"Thou seest I have more flesh than another man, and therefore more frailty." This famous quote by William Shakespeare says it all about the detrimental nature of being over weight. Today, every other person is unhappy about his looks and complains of excessive body weight; and the credit goes to our hectic and sedentary lifestyles that require elongated hours of work with least physical movements.Cheat Meals Explained - Another Fat Loss Strategy Explained
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:40:51Cheat meals can be great for fat loss. Just make sure that you do it the right way or you could end up putting on more weight than you are losing.20 Foods To Avoid If You Want To Lose Belly Fat
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:28:43Some foods are good for you health. Some foods are good for your waistline. The following is a list of foods that are good for neither.5 Food Preparation Strategies for Fat Loss
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:27:41If you eat more of these foods and less packaged junk you will lose more weight. Fat loss is simple when you do the simple things.You Are What You Eat Or Don't Eat
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:19:46
You have decided to give the vegetarian diet a chance, but you don't know in which vegetarian direction you want to go. This can be a very personal choice depending on how much of animal food products you wish to stop eating. Here are the 4 basic types of vegetarians.Better Nutrition Increases Overall Health
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:14:22Proper nutrition is hard to find by just eating right. Even with a healthy diet many people lack the nutrients, vitamins and minerals that their body needs. By taking an organic folic acid supplement people of all ages are able to receive the cardiovascular support that they need.The Worst Foods That Make You Gain Weight
Updated: 2010-09-30 14:06:42This article talks about 9 of the worst foods that make you gain weight. Along with listing the foods, it explains why they should be limited if not completely taken from your diet.Wheatgrass Helps in Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
Updated: 2010-09-30 13:56:34Do you need quality health tips or insights? How does wheatgrass help in maintaining a healthy lifestyle? These are the things you should know before taking wheatgrass or any organic or natural product. Before you buy whole foods online, you should research properly on how the products can benefit you, or how it can help you achieve that 'fitness' you have always aimed for.Importance of the Acai Juice
Updated: 2010-09-30 13:55:17I drank Acai berry juice regularly for 6 months and was able to see the changes and increase in stamina and energy level. The changes were slow but I felt the increase in stamina right away. Several health related problems that I was facing for years were not bothering me anymore. Along with the intake of Acai juice I took up light exercises so that I could lose some weight. In few weeks I started losing some weight.Anxiety Nutrition - Reduce Your Anxiety, Stress Symptoms With Food!
Updated: 2010-09-30 13:42:31Anxiety nutrition focuses on working with individuals who have an anxiety disorder. Through nutrition, individuals with anxiety or high levels of stress can reduce and manage their anxiety/stress symptoms.How Your Health Can Benefit From Drinking Tomato Juice
Updated: 2010-09-30 13:29:18Tomato juice is packed with antioxidant, vitamin C and vitamin A. Drinking it will help you harvest the benefits of these substances.What Do Your Portion Sizes Look Like?
Updated: 2010-09-30 12:50:46Each week I try to work on a new healthy lifestyle goal. This week I have started working on portion size. This is one way that I want to work on finding satisfaction, not overindulgence, when it comes to my food. The biggest obstacle in my weight loss journey has been food.Consume Seafood As Part of a Healthy Diet
Updated: 2010-09-30 06:27:23Although there are always new vitamin and dietary supplements on the market, the fact still remains that nothing is as good as getting your nutrition from the food you eat. It's how humans have been doing it from the beginning and it's still the best way.Benefits of Drinking Apple Juice Daily
Updated: 2010-09-30 03:20:09Apple juice is full of nutrients. Find out what they can do for your health and what are the benefits of drinking apple juice daily.Food Labels and How to Read Them Correctly
Updated: 2010-09-30 01:32:44Reading food labels seem to be the most important way of determining what food to be bought in the supermarket. Sometimes, understanding and reading these food labels can be very confusing.Ben & Jerry’s Getting Honest about “All Natural” Label
Updated: 2010-09-30 01:26:21
As fooducate readers probably know by now, we take great care in pointing out marketing claims disguised as health claims. You know, the smart wordy quotes that make you feel you’re gonna live forever, disease free if you just buy this product and consume it every day, preferably twice daily. Even treats and candies get [...]Antibiotics Vs Probiotics
Updated: 2010-09-29 23:57:04Antibiotics are well established in our health culture. Probiotics are gaining but are still misunderstood.Looking for Some Information on the Calorie Count in KFC Chicken?
Updated: 2010-09-29 22:27:07Today more and more number of people is becoming conscious about what they eat. And this is one reason that we today see a lot of products which give out the information about their contents and calorie content. Now a brand like Kentucky Fried Chicken also does this.Natural Nutrition Advice
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:56:45Are you tired of taking huge vitamin/mineral tablets? You may find that getting your needed daily requirements from food a much easier method of remaining healthy.Six Simple Ways To Improve Your Eating Habits
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:56:37Use these tips to improve your eating habits. Follow these tips and your fat loss will follow.The 24 Hour Fast - A Great Way to Detox & Get Healthy!
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:48:07Fasting is a great way to detox your body, lose weight and improve your overall health. Unfortunately for most people living in our fast paced society it is often difficult for people to make time to change their habits and learn how to fast. It is also a somewhat intimidating process. One easy way to get you started is trying the 24 hour Fast! This is a great way to give fasting a try. It is also very beneficial to your overall health.5 Weight Loss Foods That Have Appeal
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:45:24One of the biggest problems that people face when they go on some fad diet or join one of the many, many diet programs floating around these days, is that the food is simply inedible. Whether it is combination of strange shakes, an endless stream of rabbit food or simple starvation, many modern "weight loss foods" just don't seem to taste very good.Spirulina and Nutritive Power
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:41:59Spirulina or blue-green alga is a unicellular organism or microalgae very close to the bacteria. Its protein filaments shaped spirals are so rich in chlorophyll and colored blue-green water of the lakes where it grows.Way to Lose Weight - What About Calories?
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:36:28The nutrition experts always come back to the fact that only calories are important, and weight control through a simple balance sheet of what we eat in a day. Namely, the lower the total calorie of our meals, and better to bring our weight, and that ultimately the only way to lose weight is to control daily caloric intake.Healthy Way to Lose Weight
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:25:44The nutrition experts always come back to the fact that only calories are important, and weight control through a simple balance sheet of what we eat in a day. Namely, the lower the total calorie of our meals, and better to bring our weight, and that ultimately the only way to lose weight is to control daily caloric intake.Wheat Free Cake Substitutes for Healthy Delicious Recipes
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:24:36A vast majority of people, despite their age and gender, love to eat various kinds of cakes and this particular type of food is indeed delicious. It also has a significant meaning in peoples' lives because it's always served on special occasions such as particularly on birthdays. Yet people suffering from yeast intolerance are advised to avoid eating cakes for they contain yeast that can worsen their health condition.The Most Powerful Wheat-Grass Nutrients
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:21:58This article contains information on wheat-grass nutrients. It lists the vitamins, enzymes, elements and other beneficial substances this plant has to offer.Garlic Benefits Your Health in Many Different Ways - Here Is Why You Should Eat Your Garlic
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:21:09
If you are not including garlic in your daily diet then you are missing out on a powerful medicine that offers many benefits and no risk. There's nothing better you can do for your body than to add garlic into you diet.What Foods Can Slow Your Metabolism?
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:13:01If you want to get slimmer then it is a general rule that you have to keep your metabolism up and going. Getting your metabolism running means that you should learn what foods to avoid. Read this article for information about the foods you have to stay away from if you want to lose weight.Water Is Essential to Your Health!
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:12:47We all need to drink water daily to exist, but are we drinking enough water? Let's explore that question.Advantages and Disadvantages of a Vegetarian Diet
Updated: 2010-09-29 21:12:09The potential advantages or disadvantages of either a vegetarian or omnivorous diet will vary to a great degree depending on the selection of specific food items that comprise the diet of the individual. However, general qualities of these different dietary approaches may be summarized in relation to their capacity to influence metabolic processes and the probable outcomes of such dietary patterns. Dietary Fiber Vegetarians usually have a greater in take in foods that are high in dietary fiber such as whole grains, legumes, fruit, vegetables, nuts and seeds.Why Are Vegetarian Diets Healthier Than Meat-Inclusive Ones?
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:59:17Although being a vegetarian is not an easy choice, vegetarian diets are healthier than meat-inclusive ones. Vegetarian provides better health and cures so many diseases than any diet that has meat in it.Colds and Flu and Other Diseases
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:58:57It is true that these diseases are reported during the coldest months of the year, at least in our latitudes. But if we look at other regions of the world, we find that colds and flu will also appear mainly during the winter season in these regions, except that in the more tropical or warmer climate, winter does not rhyme always with "cold".Eating a More Alkaline Diet
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:55:16When changing your eating habits it is generally a good idea to take things slowly. This is definitely true if you want to add more alkaline foods into your diet.Food Guide Pyramids
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:52:45The food guide pyramid was and still is used to guide the general public in their selection of foods for a healthy diet. Some experts have adapted the food guide pyramid so that is reflects more accurately what is considered to be an optimal diet based on updated knowledge regarding human metabolism. Several variations exist but in general the larger bottom tier consists of vegetables and fruits with refined grains and potatoes towards the top so as to emphasize the use of carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. These pyramids also discriminate between different types of fats so that the essential fatty acids are not overlooked in their importance by being included in the top tier.Genetic Modified Soy and Our Health
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:45:25Is soy a smart food to include in a healthy diet? Just how safe is soy? Are the fears justified?Animal Factories - What Does Our Meat Eat?
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:25:21What do you think of when you envision farm animals? Do you think of a fat cow in a sun-drenched pasture munching on some green grass? Or do you imagine some chickens lazing about pecking on the ground for seed outside of a beautiful red barn? These scenes look wonderful on a post card but are not the actual proceedings at farm factories. The truth is that in the brutal farm factories' never ending search of ways to lower costs and thereby increase profits, they have resorted to feeding these poor abused creatures that which is unbelievably unhealthy for them and also for the humans that consume their flesh.How Trans-Fats Affect Your Health
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:05:49Trans fatty acids are naturally occurring in small amounts in meat and dairy products as a by-product of fermentation in ruminant animals and are also present in hydrogenated fats due to the effects of the process of hydrogenation. They are generally high in commercially produced baked goods, sweets and fried foods on account of the common practice of adding margarine and vegetable shortenings to these foods during processing. These shortenings may contain up to 34% trans fatty acids.Dairy Free Cakes
Updated: 2010-09-29 20:03:16When you are on a yeast free diet it may seem that everything you used to enjoy is now off limits, especially treats such as sweets and cakes, however the truth is with the right recipes you can still make some tasty treats that conform to your diet as closely as possible, you can even shop around and find a number of companies that create precisely what you are looking for. Yeast free and dairy free cakes are incredibly hard to make so some leeway will usually have to be given with your diet, they don't call them treats for...What Are The Ingredients Of Fibretrim?
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:59:21The drink Fibretrim is here to help those who want to consume fiber and avail of its benefits. But what are its ingredients?My Special Fat Busting Dessert - Low Carb and Nutritous
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:57:03A lot of times when people such as my clients come to me to lose weight, they tend to be heavy eaters at night. This is because of stress, working long hours, and a horrible diet. All of these traits are very common among many people when they embark on a fat loss journey. But there are ways around these cravings.Low Sugar Diet and Food Combining for Optimal Digestion
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:42:26When concentrated carbohydrates are combined with other foods, digestive difficulties can occur. These foods require very little time for digestion and leave the stomach very quickly. In the presence of other foods containing protein and fat they are forced to remain in the stomach for a much longer period. This results in fermentation as the sugars combine with bacteria and gas is created. The end result is digestive inefficiency and metabolic disturbance.Tips For Healthy Shopping
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:40:32Definitely, healthy shopping is one major factor when considering healthy feeding. If you go to the grocery store, it is easy to pick up lot of foods that are bad to the body without even realising it.My Top 3 Fat Burning Foods
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:39:28Fat burning foods can be extremely beneficial for someone when they are trying to burn as many calories a day as possible. They can even push you over the edge. Also, if eaten every day, over time, they can add a significant amount to fat loss without you lifting a finger. Here are some of my top fat burning foods that I recommend to all of my clients and have worked tremendously well.Most Weight Loss Programs and Diets Fall Short in Their Claims for Long Term Weight Loss
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:14:43Diets and weight loss programs aren't enough to lose unwanted pounds & maintain healthy weight. Three distinct components have to be identified and need to be acted upon to revitalize our metabolism due to aging. A re-invigorated metabolism will bring the body back to its natural state and provide a better quality of life.Akalinity And Cancer
Updated: 2010-09-29 19:14:04High Alkalinity has proven to be very beneficial in disease prevention. Find out how easy and affordable it can be to achieve and maintain a healthy state of alkalinity.The Greatest Health Benefits of Eating Your Vegetables
Updated: 2010-09-29 17:59:03While many children whine about eating vegetables, many adults feel the same way. However, skipping out on them could cause a lot of problems that you may not yet realize.Pros and Cons of Calorie Intake
Updated: 2010-09-29 17:17:01Every meal that we consume provides our body with some amount of energy. This energy that we derive from foods is known as calorie. It is actually the unit of energy but nowadays the common man uses this word to signify energy itself.Apple Cider Vinegar - An Introduction to Health Benefits
Updated: 2010-09-29 17:13:01Apple cider vinegar is a miracle tonic for human health. Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is admired by, and frequently recommended by many herbal specialists. There are numerous books written over the benefits that apple cider can bring into one's life.The Switchover to Low Cal Food
Updated: 2010-09-29 17:07:27The switchover to low cal food is an important consequence of limiting the consumption of high cal or calorie rich foods. People who have voluntarily stopped having low cal food are increasingly opting to low cal food. Some low cal food can be synthetically prepared or manufactured, like Diet Cola.Know Your Calorific Requirements
Updated: 2010-09-29 17:02:48A person's calorific requirements will differ from person to person depending on different parameters. All of these different parameters have to be ascertained before calorific requirements are decided upon. Generally certain charts already exist regarding the normal level of calorie intake for people of a certain age, sex and BMI.Problem Foods - Box Them In Or Box Them Out?
Updated: 2010-09-29 17:00:52When you are looking at your nutrition and what you should eat, there are no foods that are necessarily bad. Sure, some foods may be toxic and have absolutely no nutritional value, but at the same time the old adage "Everything in Moderation" goes a long way here. If you have some particularly bad food vices, take solace in the fact that if you can control your consumption, then you are not doing all that bad.Certain Tidbits About Calories
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:46:40Calorie is defined as the amount of energy that the human body derives from a certain food item. The food items that we consume throughout the day contain a number of nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates and fats. All these nutrients have their own share of calorie or to be precise, energy.Colostrum, 100 Million Years of Testing
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:40:29Why should everyone consider adding Colostrum to our diets. Quite simple. Nature produced it specifically for us, and it is so important to our development and health that it is the first food given to all mammals. If it is that good and that important maybe we should continue to consume it to maintain our health?Fighting Off That Fish Oil Taste
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:35:56I have been taking salmon oil capsules for years. In fact, I've been taking them so long that I actually got to tell my doctor "I told you so" when she finally gave in under the overwhelming body of evidence that fish oil is good for your heart that has been building since the 1970s and started recommending that all of her patients, including me, eat salmon at least twice a week. So I am pretty familiar with fish oil, and I know that while I am certainly a lot healthier because I have been taking salmon oil, there were times over the past years when I wished that I had some other way to build up my cardiovascular strength.Protein Meal Replacement - What to Look For in a Protein Meal Replacement
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:35:48A protein meal replacement is a shake, a bar, or any other concoction either home-made or manufactured that has a high protein content. For it to be considered a meal replacement it also needs to have complex carbs, fats, vitamins and minerals. A high protein meal replacement can be useful to a myriad of people, all with different fitness and diet goals.Quinoa Diet - The Secret Food of the Incas
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:32:27
Incas had a big secret, a secret that they didn't share with anybody. It was about their sacred and secret food - quinoa. A unique crop that helped them keep going for days, even when they didn't have anything else to eat. It gave them energy and it filled their stomach and they were healthy. The 21st century's quinoa diet is based on this very simple and powerful seed: quinoa.Weight Loss Shakes - The Best and Worst Weight Loss Shakes
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:31:33Weight loss shakes can be the best tool to help you lose those unwanted pounds. If you have been trying to lose weight for the longest and you have not been able to stick to any diet for more that a couple of days, weight loss shakes can be the key to your success.What Are The Benefits of Vitamin B12?
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:26:17Anyone that has had a Vitamin B12 shot will be very familiar with the boost of energy that it can give you. This is also why B12 is used by many sports people.Vitamin B12 Anemia - A Potentially Fatal Condition
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:23:04B12 Anemia can be a mild disease or a very serious one, and in some cases it can even be life-threatening. So with such serious consequences, and many people being B12 deficient without realizing, it's important that you know all about this potentially fatal condition.Foods That Boost Your Memory
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:05:57Memory is an organism's ability to store, retain and recall information, all of which are important activities of the brain. Our body needs a healthy diet to function properly and so does our brain. Nutrients like fats, vitamins, protein and sugars, protect the brain against cell damage and keep it healthy.A Guide to Cooking and Eating Leafy Green Vegetables
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:05:02Fresh leafy green vegetable are the key ingredient to any healthy diet. This article explores the health benefits of various greens and simple preparation techniques.Healthy Recipes for Healthy Lifestyles
Updated: 2010-09-29 16:00:02Switching to healthy recipes from the typical dietary preferences can be an adjustment at first. This is especially true if you're transitioning a whole family toward a healthier lifestyle. However, with obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other weight related diseases becoming so problematic the sooner you make the switch the better.Why Are Antioxidants Good For You?
Updated: 2010-09-29 15:54:35It is a common belief that we should all eat fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, fish and dairy produce which are all good for us but that we should also eat foods that are high in antioxidants too. Why should we? And what are antioxidants anyway? As you might be able to tell from their name, antioxidants help stop or prevent oxidation, which is the process in your body that causes cells to break down. Some even believe that eating a good diet of antioxidants will help prevent diseases like cancer and stop infections.How to Add More Fruit and Vegetables Into Your Diet
Updated: 2010-09-29 15:41:50Eating more fruit and vegetables will help you to lose more fat. Yes it is that simple, here are some ways you can up your fruit and vegetable intake.The Mystery of Healthy Foods
Updated: 2010-09-29 15:33:34It can be harder than it has to be to find the really healthy foods today. This is because a lot of the not so healthy options are marketed as healthy. In reality they may not be as good for you as you might think.Scientific Nutrition for High Performance Living
Updated: 2010-09-29 15:23:47Our world is being divided into two basic groups: Those who know how to eat to get the most out of life, and those who don't. Misinformation, spread by the food industry to increase their profits, is keeping those who eat their foods from achieving their potential for health, beauty, and even financial success. Two-thirds of the U.S. population are overweight or obese and they can't figure out why. It's the food you eat, people!No Kidding - Veggie Youngsters Are Healthy and Happy
Updated: 2010-09-29 15:18:12Through inborn parental instinct, you're probably skeptical when it comes to your children. For starters, we'd like to mention that the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dietetic Association have both published position papers that have vouched for the nutritional adequacy of vegetarian diets for children.Bodybuilding Diet - Don't Sabotage Your Workouts With Poor Nutrition
Updated: 2010-09-29 15:12:22In order to maximize your results with bodybuilding, it's vital that you begin with a solid foundation and that means really dialing in your diet and nutrition. If you don't, then your dietary mistakes could easily sabotage all the gains you make in the gym and prevent you from ever reaching your training and fitness goals. That's why it's so important to master the basics and develop a healthy and nutritious diet that suits your needs and unique metabolism.Helping My Heart Stay Strong
Updated: 2010-09-29 14:54:04I was watching my daughter today as she played in her room. She had her dolls set up around the play tea-party table and was carefully feeding them breakfast. As she admonished them to finish their eggs, drink their juice and wipe their hands on their napkins, she carefully handed each teddy a lego, instructing them to "take your vitamins so that you can live for a long, long time."Organic Food Labels - Deciphering Their Code
Updated: 2010-09-29 14:12:09When most people see the word organic on a food label, their first impression is "Oh, this product has to be good for me." But the actual reality of this situation means that thought can actually be pretty far from the truth.The Vitamins That Aid Weight Loss
Updated: 2010-09-29 14:11:30When we're talking about losing weight, people would immediately think of going to the gym or running. Weight loss isn't all about doing all of this. It's not certainly about even going out of your house.What Calories Actually Signify
Updated: 2010-09-29 06:46:12It seems that people only think of calorie as harmful. But is it really so? Is calorie harmful or is it a necessity? Well, though the common man knowledge about it is slightly wrong, actually calorie is nothing but a unit of energy. It is used to denote the energy derived from foods.Boosting Your Immune System For The Winter
Updated: 2010-09-29 06:26:10Winter is coming and your immune system is gonna take a beating so why not improve it a bit to help you get through those cold nights and stressful days? Here are some things that affect your immune system: Being run down, sleep deprived or stressed. If you're like this, then this could be the reason why you're suffering from more infections.An Overview About Green Lipped Mussel
Updated: 2010-09-29 06:01:34Green lipped mussel is a shellfish, from which its extract is believed to have numerous health benefits. What exactly is green lipped mussel? What are its benefits?The Protein Marketing Myth
Updated: 2010-09-29 01:21:10
Quick question – are you getting enough protein in your diet?
For most Americans, the answer is YES, more than enough. How then, can you explain the huge business that is protein supplements? All those bars and meal replacements bragging boatloads of protein? Not to mention Greek yogurts that tout their high protein count?
An excellent article [...]Insights for health brand marketers: IBM’s Global CEO Study
Updated: 2010-09-28 12:52:00Here are two major findings and associated recommendations that are relevant to health brand marketers – based on 1500 face-to-face conversations with CEO’s, general managers, and senior public sector leaders worldwide – representing different sizes of organizations in 60 countries and 33 industries: Creativity is the most important leadership quality. Leaders expect to make deeper business model [...]FTC Accuses POM of False Advertsing
Updated: 2010-09-28 01:07:56
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it has filed a complaint against POM Wonderful for deceptive advertising. From the FTC:
As part of its ongoing efforts to uncover over-hyped health claims in food advertising, the Federal Trade Commission has issued an administrative complaint charging the makers of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice and POMx supplements [...]Kix Kids’ Cereal – Optimal Mix of Taste and Nutrition?
Updated: 2010-09-27 15:02:48
Kix is a kid’s cereal that’s been around for over 70 years. It recently went through what marketing professionals call a “brand refresh”. See the new package image above.
The package promises “Kid Tested, Mother Approved”. So we had two fooducate community members receive a sample box to try with their kids (and get their approval), [...]Li Xiaofeng: Art from Antique Shards
Updated: 2010-09-27 05:06:40
Laurie says:
I think these art works of “ceramic clothing” by Li Xiaofeng are amazing. He is an artist working in Beijing, who makes clothing pieced from shards of traditional Chinese ceramics from the Song, Ming, Yuan and Qing dynasties. They are sewn on a leather undergarment base and can be modeled/worn. Besides beauty and [...]Coming Soon? FDA Plans Nutrition Label Upgrades
Updated: 2010-09-26 15:50:16
UPDATE: It appears the information source for this piece was badly misquoted, and there is no change currently in planning by the FDA. Bummer. Still, read below and write the FDA to tell them this is what we want!!! (thanks Joanna)
We’ve lamented often on the poor usability of nutrition fact labels on foods. The whole [...]Flat Out’s Whole Wheat Flatbread [Inside the Label]
Updated: 2010-09-25 12:56:39
Paul asked for a breakdown of Flat Out’s Flatbreads. More specifically, their 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat. We’ll gladly oblige.
First, a few words about flatbreads. They are not a new invention, and have been used in various cultures for ages. Examples include Indian naan bread and chapati, Mexican tortilla, Jewish Matzo, South Asian Roti, Middle [...]Schools, an Important Part of the Nutrition Puzzle
Updated: 2010-09-24 16:40:24
Children enter the public education system at the tender age of 5 and stay there for 13 years. During that time, they learn to read, write, and hopefully to become contributing members of society.This is not something to be taken lightly, as free public education was something unheard of a few hundred years ago.
In many [...]A Whole Lot of Whole Grain Options
Updated: 2010-09-24 14:54:00
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Updated: 2010-09-24 07:10:19Detox your Love: A Special Radio ShowFit Links: Craving Busters, Worthy Superfoods and More
Updated: 2010-09-23 16:00:0010 Facts about Xantham Gum, a very popular food additive
Updated: 2010-09-23 12:37:44
Have you heard of xantham gum, one of the 30 most popular ingredients used in food products? You’ll find it in salad dressings, sauces, ice cream and also gluten free foods. What is xantham gum, and why is it such a popular ingredient?
What you need to know:
1. Xantham Gum is made by fermenting corn sugar [...]Do You Want Genetically Modified Salmon on Your Plate?
Updated: 2010-09-22 12:52:31
It appears that the first genetically modified animal fish will soon be approved for human consumption. A federal advisory committee, reporting to the FDA, posed no objections to allowing genetically engineered “super salmon” into our food supply.
What exactly it this fish?
We’re talking about farmed salmon, fish that is bred and grown in huge pools of [...]Huggies: enriching the health of customers one innovation at a time
Updated: 2010-09-21 12:22:28Kimberly-Clark is working with their core customer, and the fastest-growing sector of entrepreneurs – women – by investing in their incubating innovation ideas. Twelve entrepreneurs, chosen from 400 submissions, now make up the first class of Huggies “MomInspired” grant recipients, receiving $15,000 each to fund their “unique baby or childcare product ideas that address unmet [...]More on Jamba Juice Wraps
Updated: 2010-09-21 01:39:54
We got a lot of comments here and on facebook following yesterday’s unfavorable review of Jamba Juice’s Greek Goodness Wrap.
Vince said: when you consider other fast food options, Jamba’s items compare well. There are no trans fats, hydrogenated oils or high fructose corn syrup derivatives in that wrap; 16 grams [...]September 2010 - National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
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Home BLOG LIBRARY TOOLS OUR CAUSE CONTACT What We Stand For The Stand Up Eat site is an educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day by making active living and healthy eating choices . MORE . CALORIE NEEDS What is your calorie need JOIN THE BURN WHAT'S IN Calories in eating . Articles , downloads , and links to help you make the most of the calories that you eat . Check out the latest resources in our What's In , Healthy Eating Library WHAT'S OUT Calories out physical activity . Articles , downloads , nbsp and links to help you find ways to stand up and move more . Check out the latest resources in our What's Out , Active Living Library THE COOPER INSTITUTE BLOG September 2010 National Childhood Obesity AwarenessPortraits/Disability Images
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Laurie says:
Our previous blog on disabled artists and their work made me think about some of the portraits I’ve taken of people who are disabled. The work below is from Women En Large: Images of Fat Nudes and Familiar Men: A Book of Nudes.
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How about adding a little “action” to your healthcare selling?
Updated: 2010-09-16 12:55:29
We message about our drugs, our hospitals, our doctors, our service lines, our technology, our achievements. Selling our things. Campaigning on our behalf.
But mere messaging alone no longer cuts it for your customers. The information they need and want has changed. The basis for their decision-making has changed. No longer passive followers, they’ve taken [...]When was your last real encounter with your health brand customer?
Updated: 2010-09-13 14:40:58The only real sustainable goal for your business is to enrich your customers lives. It’s not to sell them more product x or service y. But if you don’t have any real context for understanding their lives, how can you possibly do this? This is why I so appreciated the conversation we had with a new [...]Q&A Audio
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Q&A Audio StandUp2Cancer with FOOD
Updated: 2010-09-10 20:04:12
With the StandUp2Cancer telethon today, the “C” word is on everyone’s mind and if you’re like me, in many hearts too (I lost a dear friend to brain cancer earlier this year). So after you’ve gone online to make your donation, fix yourself a cancer fighting meal or snack- while it certainly isn’t a silver [...]Do Americans Think They're Thinner Than They Really Are?
Updated: 2010-09-10 06:54:00Home BLOG LIBRARY TOOLS OUR CAUSE CONTACT What We Stand For The Stand Up Eat site is an educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day by making active living and healthy eating choices . MORE . CALORIE NEEDS What is your calorie need JOIN THE BURN WHAT'S IN Calories in eating . Articles , downloads , and links to help you make the most of the calories that you eat . Check out the latest resources in our What's In , Healthy Eating Library WHAT'S OUT Calories out physical activity . Articles , downloads , nbsp and links to help you find ways to stand up and move more . Check out the latest resources in our What's Out , Active Living Library THE COOPER INSTITUTE BLOG Do Americans Think They're Thinner Than They Really AreFit Links: Low-Cal Italian Eats, Getting That Workout Rush and More
Updated: 2010-09-09 16:00:00Audio with Macha: Labels or Self-leadership
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:48Audio with Macha: Labels or Self-leadershipMiscelaneous Q&A Audio with Macha
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:47Miscelaneous Q&A Audio with MachaDem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Disintegratin' Bones!
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:47Dem Bones, Dem Bones, Dem Disintegratin' Bones!Town Meeting Roundup
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:46Town Meeting RoundupReproductive Health Audio
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:44Reproductive Health AudioAudio Interview with Macha: Getting Started on Detox 4 Women
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:41Audio Interview with Macha: Getting Started on Detox 4 WomenLife Is Just a Bowl of Cherries
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Life Is Just a Bowl of CherriesSomething-O-Rexia This Way Comes: An Audio Interview with Macha Einbender
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Something-O-Rexia This Way Comes: An Audio Interview with Macha EinbenderMagical Morning!
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Magical Morning!Detox Walks This Thursday!
Updated: 2010-09-09 05:37:36Detox Walks This Thursday!Detox Walks On!
Updated: 2010-09-08 21:35:06Detox Walks On!Cover Girl Culture Audio
Updated: 2010-09-08 21:35:05Cover Girl Culture AudioAre You Ready for A Higher Love?
Updated: 2010-09-08 21:35:05Are You Ready for A Higher Love?Would you let a blogger inside your healthcare organization for a month?
Updated: 2010-09-08 01:49:45The Museum of Science and Industry is sponsoring a contest where someone will be spending a full month at the museum – “living and breathing science 24/7 for 30 days” – and to write about their experiences along the way. The winner’s mission will be to live in the 77-year-old institution and experience its fun [...]Fit Links: Weird Diet Tricks, the Truth About Running Shoes and More
Updated: 2010-09-07 16:00:00Long-term Effects Found From Short-term Overeating
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Home BLOG LIBRARY TOOLS OUR CAUSE CONTACT What We Stand For The Stand Up Eat site is an educational and participatory site to help people balance the calories they eat with the calories they burn each day by making active living and healthy eating choices . MORE . CALORIE NEEDS What is your calorie need JOIN THE BURN WHAT'S IN Calories in eating . Articles , downloads , and links to help you make the most of the calories that you eat . Check out the latest resources in our What's In , Healthy Eating Library WHAT'S OUT Calories out physical activity . Articles , downloads , nbsp and links to help you find ways to stand up and move more . Check out the latest resources in our What's Out , Active Living Library THE COOPER INSTITUTE BLOG Long-term Effects Found From Short-term Overeating