Diets in Review
Vegetarian activists face challenges in spreading their message in the Middle East. In Jordan, Amina Tariq was asked to stop spreading PETA pro-vegetarian information. A fellow campaigner, Ashley Fruno, said that she tried to obtain permission for her demonstration. “They … Continue reading
Calling all oatmeal fans and oatmeal naysayers! Here is an oat-i-licious food find for everyone. Better Oats is a new product line of oatmeal that offers a healthy and eco-friendly spin on just your average bowl of oatmeal. Each box comes in … Continue reading
With so many diet and weight-loss tools available online, it seems to make sense that wireless scales would come to market. These online scales advertise benefits of improved or even faster weight loss, and while I don’t think a scale … Continue reading
Guest blogger, Carol Dunlop is certified through FiTour as a Personal Trainer and through the American Red Cross as a CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor. She has competed and placed in several Fitness America and National Bodybuilding competitions. To … Continue reading
The first step to solving a problem is admitting that you have one. This may be happening for Americans and their perception of their own weight. According to a new government survey released this week, after polling 400,000 people by … Continue reading
The CW announced that Sara Rue will be hosting the new reality weight-loss show, Shedding for the Wedding. The actress is an ideal selection, having recently lost 50 pounds on the Jenny Craig program. Contestants will know that their host … Continue reading
With the Bachelorette just wrapping another season of what will no doubt end in tabloid headlines of broken hearts and promises, the Biggest Loser is announcing another match made in weight loss heaven. From the recent season nine, Ashley, a … Continue reading
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that over 26.7 percent of Americans are now obese. The south of the country is at the highest risk. Alabama, West Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma … Continue reading
A new study is suggesting that certain compounds used in processing methods for meat may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. Processed meats often contain nitrate and nitrite, both used as preservatives in hot dogs, pepperoni, … Continue reading
“You can’t have a large brain and big guts at the same time,” explains Leslie Aiello of our evolutionary ancestors. She’s an anthropologist and direct for he Wenner-Gren Foundation in New York City, which funds research on evolution. Before eating … Continue reading
Jamba Juice makes a joke out of McDonald’s competing smoothie. Continue reading