Diet and Nutrition

Fall Veggies for Your Healthy Thanksgiving Table

We all know of Thanksgiving as a day of gluttony. I mean, a day of giving thanks for the people we love. Yes, that’s it. But in between bouts of gratitude, there is usually a large, figure-unfriendly meal involved with the national holiday.

Thanksgiving also kicks off the winter holiday season, which can be a season of sweets, treats and indulgences. To keep yourself from ditching your diet plan on Day 1 of the holiday season, make sure there are plenty of vegetables to go around on your Thanksgiving table.

Brussels Sprouts: The tiny green orbs might have a reputation for being less than favorable, but they also deliver a sweet, nutty flavor that is hard not to like. Shred the fiber-rich veggies into a salad with apples and raisins – the sweet fruit elicits the natural flavor of the sprouts. Toss them in your favorite vinaigrette and you have one side dish ready to go without even using the oven. (more…)

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Maris

3 Healthy Holiday Snacks to Keep on Hand

As the holiday season approaches, travel, parties and shopping can be overwhelming and send our healthy eating habits straight out the window. Though the most wonderful time of the year is the perfect time to splurge on an occasional treat, we found three healthy snacks that will help you maintain – not gain – between Halloween and New Year’s.

Blue Diamond Nut Thins: Since you never know when unexpected company will drop by during the holiday season, I always like to keep cheese and crackers on hand. If you have friends or loved ones who follow a gluten-free diet, Blue Diamond’s line of crunchy, baked snack crackers are entirely wheat and gluten-free. They remind me of traditional rice crackers, but with more flavor and a heavier texture. (more…)

Posted on November 2, 2024 by Maris

Dr. Weil on The Dr. Oz Show

Tune in this Wednesday, November 3 to The Dr. Oz Show when alternative health expert and medical doctor, Andrew Weil, M.D., stops by to tell you the truth about alternative health therapies and treatments.

Dr. Weil is best known for his clean-eating plan, Eating Well for Optimum Health. Dr. Weil is one of the most well-recognized and well-respected medical doctors who has struck a balance between Eastern health practices and Western medicine. He and Dr. Oz discuss the best alternative health practices that are not just safe, but have proven benefits to improve your health.

On the show, Dr. Weil will reveal what supplements you must be taking (he takes the same ones also) and his revolutionary diet plan that will not just knock off pounds, but will also reduce your risk of cancer and other chronic health conditions.

Check your local listings for exact show times.

Posted on November 1, 2024 by heather

Dr. Oz on the Rachael Ray Show

Tune in this Friday, November 5 to the Rachael Ray Show when Dr. Oz transforms from the host of his own show, The Dr. Oz Show, to a guest.

Dr. Oz stops by the show to do what he does best – give health advice. This time, Dr. Oz makes a house-call to the Rachael Ray Show to tell you what foods you should be eating to stay healthy this winter.

Dr. Oz also tells you how he makes sure his diet stays on track! Learn health tips and diet suggestions from America’s favorite (and healthiest) doctor. (more…)

Posted on November 1, 2024 by heather

200 Pound Makeover on the Rachael Ray Show

Tune in this Tuesday, November 2 to the Rachael Ray Show to be inspired by an amazing weight loss success story.

A Rachael Ray Show fan lost 200 pounds and now she is in need of a new look. Her clothes no longer fit and she has no idea how to dress for her new amazing body shape. So fashion expert Kyan Douglas steps in and makes her transformation complete. (more…)

Posted on November 1, 2024 by heather

Get Healthy by Rearranging Your Surroundings

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.

After years of fighting the dangerous habit of smoking, a friend of mine sought the help of an addiction specialist. She was surprised that the first suggestion her therapist made was to go home and rearrange her furniture.

This may have surprised her but it did not surprise me. I learned at Weight Watchers that in order to change your life, you have to change your surroundings. You must set up your home to motivate, inspire and encourage your health and fitness goals.

When it comes to your kitchen you may think it’s just as simple as emptying your fridge and cupboards of all the bad foods. But that is just the beginning. Your home is an influential environment and taking a few of these steps may help you on your path to living a healthy lifestyle. (more…)

Posted on October 31, 2024 by GuestBlogger

Eating Healthy on a Dime: Homemade Yogurt

Making your own yogurt – sounds difficult, right? What is yogurt anyway? Well, that’s beside the point. Today I wanted to show you that homemade yogurt is not as difficult as it sounds!

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Posted on October 31, 2024 by Shay

Find Allergy-Friendly Restaurants at AllergyEats.com

With the thousands and thousands of individuals suffering with food allergies, it can be hard to navigate menus or even find a restaurant where you can safely eat. I remember when I first learned that I had to avoid wheat, dairy and eggs. I was convinced I would never eat out again and avoided dinner parties with friends and family, not knowing what I would be able to eat. Many years have passed since that diagnosis and I have learned how to navigate foods to ensure I eat yummy, wholesome foods without feeling like I’m missing out. (more…)

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Amy

Kimkins Diet Founder Guilty of Fraud, False Advertising

After several years of battling in court, a judge has rendered a decision in the class action lawsuit against the controversial Kimkins Diet. On Friday, Judge Rick Brown of the Riverside County Superior Court entered a verdict for the plaintiffs in the certified national class action lawsuit. She was found guilty of fraud and false advertising.

The court awarded the class members restitution in the sum of $1,824,210.39. The court also awarded an additional $500,000 in punitive damages and attorney fees, and issued a temporary restraining order to freeze all of Ms. Diaz’s assets. (more…)

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Jason

We Love Quaker’s New and Improved Oatmeal Varieties

I have never understood oatmeal nay-sayers who turn their nose up at a bowl of warm, chewy and hearty oats. From cinnamon raisin to maple spice, from rolled to steel cut, from flavor to texture, the world of oatmeal is limitless.

Our friends at Quaker Oatmeal believe so too. Quaker, the unofficial king of oatmeal, has just rolled out a delicious line of new and improved oatmeal varieties. They were also generous enough to allow DietsInReview.com to sample some of their new offerings.

This new line can now be found at grocery stores all over the country. Since they are all instant varieties, the new Quaker oatmeals make a super quick and healthy breakfast that takes mere minutes to prepare. Plus, there is a flavor for everyone – kids included! Be sure to read about the cool new “Mix- Up Creations.”

Here is a sneak peak at Quaker’s new oatmeals. (more…)

Posted on October 29, 2024 by heather

USDA Teams With Author Brian Wansink to Improve Lunches in Wichita Schools

Brian Wansink, author of the bestselling book “Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think,” has been hired to help improve school lunches. Wansink, former director of the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion and director of the food and brand lab at Cornell University, has long been successful at getting people to make healthier choices. His book focuses on how people make hundreds of decisions each day about food. His belief that people make different food choices based upon their environment has recently been put to trial in Wichita cafeterias and will be slowly moving nationwide. (more…)

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Carmen