Diets in Review
It’s spring, and everything in the Pacific Northwest is abloom. I’m thrilled, as I’m an avid gardener, and just last year, discovered the culinary pleasure of homegrown snow peas. Plump, sweet and crunchy, bugs could seem to care less about … Continue reading
If you wear a shirt that says “Feed me, I’m Irish” on March 17, then you need to read this post! Just like any other holiday, St. Patrick’s has its fair share of calorie- and fat-laden foods that everyone can’t … Continue reading
Update: Bernie won the Biggest Loser at-home prize during the 4/15/08 finale. See the DietsInReview.com interview with Biggest Loser’s Bernie live from the LA finale. As I mentioned in my Biggest Loser Week 10 post, my heart was broken when … Continue reading
It’s finals week, and I’m up to my ears in research. Don’t get me wrong, I love it, but it is painful to absorb that much information in such a short period of time. My research topic is very pertinent … Continue reading
Barely able to catch my breath from Biggest Loser’s Episode 10, in which Bernie was eliminated, and the show’s producers sucker-punch us again. Personally, I’m exhausted from all the twists- I can’t imagine what it’s like for the contestants on … Continue reading
Spring is on its way. It’s a time of renewal, blossoming trees, and apparently stroke. In this study, stroke risk was highest in March, April and May, regardless of people’s known risk factors. Now, I hate to be a cynic, … Continue reading
Weighing yourself can be an obsession. So much so, that it can play head games while you are trying to manage your weight. It’s OK to do once in a while, but the general rule of thumb is to simply … Continue reading
We’ve all taken the food quizzes that determine what kind of personality we have based upon the kinds of snacks and foods we gravitate towards, but more and more studies show that what our bodies are designed to eat are … Continue reading
According to a recent study on green tea, the catechins, a kind of antioxidant, have a better absorption rate if you squeeze a bit of citrus juice in your cup of the healthy brew. Most of the catechins are never … Continue reading
As our lives grow increasingly busy and the stress and pressures from our jobs continues to build, our health typically takes the brunt of the blow. We’re sleeping less and spending more time in stressful circumstances. This invariably leads to … Continue reading
For anyone who has started a diet, on a diet, been on a diet, or just trying to eat healthier, there’s nothing harder than saying goodbye to your favorite comfort foods. They’re like good friends- always there when you need … Continue reading