Diets in Review
The French master chef behind the recipes in Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure, demonstrated some of his creations at The French Culinary Institute in New York. Jamie Koufman, M.D., and Jordan Stern, M.D. also discussed the creation … Continue reading
Often called the “godfather of fitness,” the exercise expert Jack LaLanne died yesterday at the age of 96. His agent, Rick Hersh reports that LaLanne exercised everyday of his life until the end. He died in his home in Morro … Continue reading
Over the past month I’ve tried something new: vegetarianism. I’ve read much about a vegetarian diet, including how it can reduce your saturated fat intake (if you choose the right foods), help reduce your footprint on the Earth and help you … Continue reading
If your diet is sugar-free, gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, egg-free or casein free, it doesn’t have to be fun-free, too. Babycakes NYC is a kosher, vegan bakery that caters to many dietary needs and lifestyles at its location in the Big … Continue reading
What would you do if almost every time you eat a meal, you suffered extreme abdominal pain? Dave Teator had to face this problem every day. Doctors could not explain why he would feel perfectly fine one day, and be … Continue reading
This is sponsored content by Chef John Procacci, Healthy Chef Creations. Organic fresh fruits and vegetables are one of the best sources of antioxidants, helping to deter the negative effects of free radicals in your body. Free radicals are the … Continue reading
Most people know that citrus, alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods can all trigger heartburn. But did you know that fatty foods, like steak or cheese, can also trigger that burning sensation in your chest? Check out this list from WebMD … Continue reading
Although Dannon just settled a massive lawsuit with the FTC for making false claims about the health benefits of probiotics, we hear that Jamba Juice hasn’t lost faith in its ability to aid digestion. Fitperez.com claims that the whole-fruit smoothie … Continue reading
It might be the season to eat, drink and be merry but if you have lactose intolerance, it can be difficult to navigate buffet tables full of butter, milk, cream and cheese. Lactose intolerance is difficult to diagnose because it … Continue reading
The yogurt-maker Dannon agreed to drop various health claims made about its products, in addition to paying out $21 million in state and federal settlements. The Federal Trade Commission says that there is not enough scientific proof for Dannon’s claims … Continue reading
You’ve heard about the tapeworm diet, right? Besides allowing the host to lose weight, a few rogue scientists also believe that tapeworms may help with allergy symptoms and intestinal diseases. Unfortunately, the possible benefits of playing host to an intestinal parasite come at … Continue reading