Diets in Review
Doing yoga after giving birth is not just a great way to get back in shape, it can also help new moms deal with the pressures and stress of caring for a newborn infant. In fact, many of Hollywood’s fittest moms … Continue reading
Never heard of “Drunkorexia”? It’s a combination of alcoholism, bulimia and anorexia, all under the guise of a glamorous party lifestyle. Like most eating disorders, it mostly affects women, and the disorder is particularly prevalent on university campuses. College binge … Continue reading
By Alicia Rose Best known as a trainer and coach on NBC’s hit TV shows The Biggest Loser and Losing It With Jillian, Jillian Michaels is an amazing motivator, personal trainer and guide to nearly 15 million viewers every week. … Continue reading
At the most basic level, weight loss comes from cutting calories and exercising more. But there are certain unhealthy eating habits that also factor into our ability to do these two things. Here’s a list of six unhealthy eating habits … Continue reading
You wouldn’t serve your kids sugary drinks, cookies or heavily salted crackers for dinner. So why is this stuff over at snack time? Because that’s the way these products are marketed, in neat single serving packages. Kids’ snacks should be … Continue reading
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that over 26.7 percent of Americans are now obese. The south of the country is at the highest risk. Alabama, West Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri and Oklahoma … Continue reading
The U.S. Dietary Guidelines have recently cut the daily recommended intake of sodium from 2,300 milligrams to 1,500 milligrams per day. Continue reading
Circuit training is one of the most efficient styles of exercise. It is designed to keep your heart rate at an increased level while using a variety of different exercises or movements to target the desired muscle groups. Circuit training is … Continue reading
Pamela Ofstein is the Director of Nutrition Services at eDiets.com, a leading provider of weight loss services, information and products. Snacking can be a great for weight loss and eating healthy. Snacking between meals helps stabilize your blood sugar levels … Continue reading
A new study is suggesting that certain compounds used in processing methods for meat may be associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. Processed meats often contain nitrate and nitrite, both used as preservatives in hot dogs, pepperoni, … Continue reading
Having high blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease and stroke, both of which are two of the three top causes of death in the U.S. The numbers are staggering: According to the Centers for Disease Control, about one … Continue reading