Diet and Nutrition

Genetically Modified Food Safety on the Dr. Oz Show

UPDATE: This episode will air again on Thursday July 21, 2024.

Tune in this Tuesday, December 7 to the Dr. Oz Show when America’s favorite doctor investigates the safety of genetically modified food.

In the past few years, the controversy surrounding genetically modified food has been a hotly contested subject. On this episode, Dr. Oz will open the discussion up to a panel of experts who weigh in on both sides of the argument. You will have the opportunity to hear the main issues surrounding the safety and danger of genetically modified food, what kind of labeling regulations there are on such foods and what other countries are doing in response to this new wave of altered food. (more…)

Posted on December 6, 2023 by heather

10 Pound Challenge Finale on the Dr. Oz Show

Tune in this Friday, December 10 to the Dr. Oz Show to see the final results of his Just Lose 10 Pounds challenge.

Back in September, Dr. Oz challenged millions of Americans to lose 10 pounds. Rather than doing a complete diet overhaul, Dr. Oz encouraged his viewers to follow his five rules for weight loss without changing what they ate. On this episode, you’ll get to see the results of this challenge. (more…)

Posted on December 6, 2023 by heather

Get More Calcium in Your Diet

It’s important for everyone to get enough calcium, but women are especially at risk for calcium deficiency, which can lead to osteoporosis and decrease bone health later in life. Even though there is calcium in many of our favorite foods, it can still be difficult to meet the recommended daily allowance for the important mineral.

Dairy products provide calcium, but people with dairy allergies, lactose intolerance and vegans need to look to other food sources to fill their calcium needs.  Foods high in calcium include: almonds, broccoli, spinach, cooked kale, canned salmon with the bones, sardines and tofu.

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Posted on December 5, 2023 by Maris

Food and Fitness When You’re Sick

Maruchy Lachance is president of Running Ninja!, a lifestyle brand for runners by runners. Running Ninja! offers a wide variety of apparel and gifts for runners to keep you happy and inspired while you’re on the run.

As we approach the winter season many of us are finding ourselves battling annoying coughs, sniffles and runny noses. Sickness can often sideline our commitment to a healthy lifestyle. As tempting as it may be to wallow and indulge, your best bet is to stay the course while limiting your fitness routine, being mindful not to compromise your journey on the road to recovery. (more…)

Posted on December 5, 2023 by GuestBlogger

Food Safety Bill Passes, Threatened by Error

You have to love politics. The U.S. Senate managed to pass the Food Safety Modernization Act, which is intended to make massive changes to the food safety system in our country. However, due to a “procedural error” the bill will have to make its way through the Senate again.

This has some Republicans licking their chops at blocking the legislation unless Democrats agree to extend the Bush tax cuts.

As I say, you gotta love politics.

The arguments are pretty much par for the course. Those who oppose the act fear heavy-handed federal oversight. Those for it say that it is much overdue oversight of an industry that doesn’t take enough safety precautions with one of the country’s most valuable resources: our food. (more…)

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Jason

400 Calorie Fix Will be Re-Released on December 21st

The 400 Calorie Fix is a collection of recipes and dietary guidelines for weight loss. The number one rule in the book is, “Enjoy three or four 400 calorie meals… everyday… and don’t forget to snack!” Does it sound like your kind of diet? Perhaps it’s time to find out. For the last year, the book has been available only on its website but line up because it will be re-released everywhere on December 21st.

The book’s website claims that it will help you lose 11 pounds in two weeks by eating just about anything you want. The key to success with the 400 Calorie Fix is to eat 380-420 calories per meal (or snack) to keep your metabolism running at full speed. We know, for a fact, that calorie reduction is a great way to lose weight. This isn’t news to many of us, but for those of you who need an extra nudge to keep track of your calories and adapt your recipes, the 400 Calorie Fix may be just the thing! The book implements an easy-to-read star system for keeping track of nutritional content in each recipe.

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Posted on December 3, 2023 by Theresa

Healthy Friday Night Habits Will Keep You on Track All Weekend

Friday night, for some, is an evening of indulgence. After a long work week it’s tempting to reward yourself for the hard work of the previous week while celebrating the two days ahead of sleeping in and enjoying your free time.

Instead of making a habit of indulging in a high-calorie dinner and fattening desserts on Friday evenings,  celebrate the end of the week by treating yourself to a nutritious dinner. Your body will thank you later.

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Posted on December 3, 2023 by Maris

Healthy Recipes for Your Hanukkah Celebrations

Hanukkah might have already started, but luckily for everyone who celebrates, there is still almost a week left. That means six more nights of lighting the menorah, spinning the dreidel and digging in to your favorite healthy Hanukkah recipes.

Apple Cinnamon Fruit Dip: Some celebrate Hanukkah with jelly donuts called sufganiyot, but if you’re trying to make it through the holiday season without sacrificing a jeans size, opt for an apple cinnamon fruit dip that will take the edge off your taste for spicy sweets.

Apricot Souffles: Some people think it’s appropriate to indulge on a holiday, but when the holiday lasts eight days, ditching your diet can be detrimental. Stick with a lighter-for-you treat, such as an apricot souffle with less than 70 calories per serving.

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Posted on December 3, 2023 by Maris

Nicole Richie’s Pre-Wedding Juice Diet

Nicole Richie at Pressed JuiceNicole Richie is kicking up her workout routine in preparation for her December wedding. Not only has she been hitting the gym, she’s also trying out a juice cleanse to look extra hot for future hubby Joel Madden. She’s been tweeting about her love of L.A.’s Pressed Juicery, and their Healthiest Juice Cleanse. The cleanse promises to deliver a brighter complexion and more energy, in addition to weight loss and clearing the body of toxins. She even tweeted the photo show here from behind the counter of the popular health spot.

According to RadarOnline.com, Richie is putting in some serious hours at Tracy Anderson Method Studios in Studio City, Ca. She’s been doing a variety of cardio workouts, includes boxing and dancing, plus a healthy dose of kicking and stretching. Other celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Courteney Cox,  and Sharkira have also trained at the Tracy Anderson gym.

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Posted on December 3, 2023 by Health Buzz

Carnie Wilson Dropped as Fresh Diet Spokesperson Because of Weight

Written by Alicia Rose

Gaining weight is often unsettling and upsetting when it occurs to the person who falls victim to packing on the pounds, but imagine on top of the devastation and your new physical and health problems, you are also fired from your job because of it.

Well, for Carnie Wilson, the 42 year-old 5’3″ singer famous for her pop group Wilson Phillips and television hosting gigs, the case is just that.

Wilson, who has often been in the press for her ever-changing weight, often losing a significant amount of it, then gaining most of it back, and sometimes then some, has been yo-yo dieting for years. In 1999, she also reportedly underwent gastric bypass surgery where she dropped from 300 pounds to 150 pounds. Following that she posed for Playboy and appeared in the television show Celebrity Fit Club.

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Posted on December 2, 2023 by GuestBlogger

Fast Food Wrappers as Bad For You as The Food Inside

We all know that cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches and the like are not good for your diet. Up until now, we’ve thought that the food inside the wrapper was the worst part – and it still is, but new research has proven that the wrapper, used to contain the grease in the sandwich and keep it from spilling out, is equally hazardous to your health.

The wrappers are coated with Perfluoroalkyls – stable chemicals that work to repel grease, oil and water. They are most commonly used as coatings for packages and to protect surfaces – and to coat fast food wrappers. These chemicals are being ingested by people through their food and showing up in high concentrations in their blood.

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Posted on December 2, 2023 by Carmen