Diets in Review
Valerie Waters is a celebrity trainer who has an approachable take on fitness. Also a spokesperson for California Raisins, she’s actively living a healthy life and works to help others, whether her clients or fans, do the same. She has … Continue reading
The FTC has been cracking down on misleading advertising claims on food products, and Kellogg’s has come under fire for the second time. In November of 2024, the company Cocoa Krispies sported a label that read “Now Helps Support Your … Continue reading
Taking the path traveled by John Goodman, Drew Carey and Jason Alexander, Kevin James is another heavy comedian who recently lost some weight. The comedian, who’s appeared both in film and on television, says he reached an all time low … 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
While we’ve already learned that sitting too much is bad for our health and waistlines (even if you’re a regular gym rat!), there’s more research telling us to get up off the couch or the desk and move throughout the … Continue reading
Gary Taubes, a professional writer and journalist is the author of the critically acclaimed Good Calories, Bad Calories. Now his newest release, Why We Get Fat takes the long-held idea that the reason we get fat is the calories in/calories … Continue reading
Two recent studies show that eating ginger after you work out can ease muscles soreness the following day. Ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds and volatile oils called gingerols that have been shown to have analgesic and sedative effects in animals. Researchers … Continue reading
A food journaling app that prides itself on being different, Food Puzzle not only helps users keep track of calories and daily intake of key nutrients, it also can make suggestions to help you create a balanced meal-plan. Although this … Continue reading
American Idol is back! While I have to admit that my personal interest in the show generally only goes as far as the freak show contestants in the early rounds, the powers that be did do a great job in … Continue reading
Marisa Miller is appearing on her eighth cover of Shape this February. She’s also a Victoria’s Secret model and has appeared in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue. So how does Marisa stay looking swimsuit-season-ready? She’s a lifelong athlete who’s passionate about … Continue reading
How does Jon Bon Jovi keep his waist a trim 30 inches and find inner harmony? For him, the secret is yoga. After years of standard gym workouts, he found yoga to be a refreshing change of pace. “I was … Continue reading