Diets in Review
We commonly think of clover as the lucky little leaf that has ties to St. Patrick’s Day. But what exactly is it? Technically speaking, the binomial name for clover is Trifolium, which in Latin means ‘three leaves.’ It can be … Continue reading
The power of the internet never ceases to amaze. Robert Gibbs, a morbidly obese man, loaded a video to YouTube on Friday, March 2, which was his 23rd birthday. In the video, the nearly 650-pound man from Livermore, California pleas … Continue reading
It’s clear by our nations’ current health status that many, if not most, of us feel getting healthy is too much work. Or it requires giving up all the good things in life. Dr. Oz will be offering tips on … Continue reading
I had breakfast over the course of two hours today. I woke up and while dressing had a low-fat organic chocolate milk box. Then I made breakfast for my family which consisted of a cheese omelet (made with 4 eggs … Continue reading
With the obesity epidemic on a collision course with no stop in sight, the FDA and drug developers are feeling the pressure to approve and develop weight loss drugs at a fast clip. Qnexa could be approved by the FDA … Continue reading
by Rachel Berman RD, Director of Nutrition, CalorieCount.com Growing your own food sounds very overwhelming but you can do it easily with very little space, even in an urban environment. March is also the perfect time to start preparing your … Continue reading
GNC recently signed a contract to exclusively market a new diet supplement called pAGG in its 1900 stores. PAGG is an acronym for its ingredients policosanol, alpha-lipoic acid, decaffeinated green tea, aged garlic extract and biotin. So is this the … Continue reading
Kim Kardashian along with two of her sisters are being sued for $5 million dollars for allegations the sisters and the makers of QuickTrim made false claims about the product’s weight loss effectiveness. The Kardashian sisters had an endorsement deal with … Continue reading
President Obama recently asked all employers, other than houses of worship, to pay for free contraception for all their female employees. There was much opposition from religious institutions like hospitals that follow Roman Catholic beliefs and are pro-choice. I don’t … Continue reading
When 5:00 on Friday hits we let our inhibitions run wild. Adults running from their jobs on a Friday evening looks a lot like the last day of school – mass exodus. We trade our pencil skirts for yoga pants … Continue reading
A nationwide survey reveals the truth about women’s self-esteem in relation to their body size. Heavier set African American women are found to be happier with their bodies than thinner and average sized Caucasian women. The Washington Post and the … Continue reading