Diets in Review
Women’s Health has released a list of 9 Power Food Pairings – combinations of food items that give you more nutritional value when eaten together. Even better, they seem like pretty easy combinations to work into your diet. Check out … Continue reading
Many runners will say that their favorite time of year to hit the pavement is fall, and I’m no different. There’s just something about that cool (yet, not cold) crisp air that makes you just want to get out there … Continue reading
If there’s one theme running through the success stories from the USA Today Weight-Loss Challenge, it’s “no excuses.” Those who took the challenge knew they had a problem, but their justifications and defenses kept them from doing anything about it. … Continue reading
Parent Teacher Associations across the country are being awarded live-healthy grants in honor of this year’s National PTA Healthy Lifestyle Month in November. The National PTA president, Charles J. “Chuck” Saylors, announced, “It’s no secret that we have a childhood … Continue reading
Mary Hartley, RD, MPH, is the director of nutrition for Calorie Count, providing domain expertise on issues related to nutrition, weight loss and health. She creates original content for weekly blogs and newsletters, for the Calorie Count library, and for … Continue reading
In one of the most shocking, and frankly unnecessary, eliminations in all of Biggest Loser, Rick de Roque was sent home last night. “I was definitely blindsided,” he said about the outcome. No one watching or likely in that room … Continue reading
New research finds that obesity costs the U.S. $168 billion, and that 17 percent of medical costs can be attributed to obesity. The researchers think that past calculations underestimated the economic impact of the nation’s weight problem. “I think these … Continue reading
This week’s hot health buzz from DietsInReview.com: Blogs Against Breast Cancer – Our 3rd annual donation drive is off and running. Get your badge and we’ll make a $5 donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation! Plus, VML, a leading … Continue reading
Emily Fonnesbeck is the Registered Dietitian for the Biggest Loser Resort. I love pureed pumpkin. It is such a tasty way to sneak in a vegetable and it just screams fall. It is loaded with vitamin A, fiber, magnesium, potassium, … Continue reading
Whether it’s by nutritional necessity or personal choice, many people follow gluten-free diets. Gluten allergies and intolerances can often make it difficult for consumers to enjoy most foods that are on the market. For years now, this group of people has grown … Continue reading
McDonald’s cult favorite sandwich, the McRib, has made multiple appearances over the years and it’s back for another visit. The McRib sandwich has nothing to do with ribs. It’s a boneless pork patty shaped into a rib slab and festooned … Continue reading