Diets in Review
With only five contestants left, tension on the Biggest Loser Ranch is already at an all-time high. Each contestant is fighting for a spot in the final four. As if the stress from the last week on campus isn’t enough, … Continue reading
The Atkins Diet is one of the most well-recognized, yet controversial, diet plans. Started in 1972 by Dr. Robert Atkins, the Atkins Diet is credited for starting the low-carb craze that has helped thousands lose weight, only to stuff themselves … Continue reading
Last week, we got word that Oregon has the lowest childhood obesity rate in the country, at about 10 percent. Mississippi is in dead last, with 22 percent of the youth being obese. According to a 2024 report by the … Continue reading
The Biggest Loser’s Jillian Michaels gave us a sneak peek into what her new reality series, “Losing It With Jillian” is all about. From a diabetic Apache family living on a reservation, to a cash-strapped family in Detroit, Jillian provides a … Continue reading
Hunt’s Ketchup, the perpetual number two in the business behind Heinz, has found a healthy way to steal the spotlight, however long that may last. ConAgra, which makes Hunt’s Ketchup, reformulated it’s condiment to exclude high-fructose corn syrup. While one … Continue reading
Well, it’s almost summer again, which means the sometimes dreaded swimsuit season is here. If you have not already stepped up your workouts a little by now, it’s sure time to do so. Many people often get the misconception that doing … Continue reading
Walking is one of the best exercises you can do. It’s low impact, takes no special equipment and is available to you at just about any time, in any location. To draw attention to this versatile exercise, Weight Watchers has … Continue reading
National Women’s Health Week begins Monday, May 10, as recently proclaimed by President Obama. Created by the Department of Health Services, National Women’s Health Week empowers women to make their health a top priority. With this year’s theme of “It’s … Continue reading
The newest culinary celebrity to hit the red carpet is a cute little sandwich called the Double Down, courtesy of KFC. A fast-food chicken lover’s dream and a health foodie’s nightmare, (DIR actually called it “frightening”), the Double Down is … Continue reading
What would it be like to not only lose weight, but also win money while doing it? HealthyWage, a weight loss website, is running a contest that will reward you for improving your health. Groups of five can enter the … Continue reading
Tune in this Tuesday, May 11 to the Rachael Ray Show when chef Rocco DiSpirito transforms school lunches into healthy and creative meals that will leave kids of all ages making a mad dash for the cafeteria. When a group … Continue reading