Diets in Review
Mark Rifkin holds a Master’s Degree in health education and is a Registered Dietitian. He focuses on plant-based diets to enhance healthy lifestyles and reduce eco-footprints, particularly for women, seniors, minority populations, and vegetarians. Learn more at Preventitive Nutrition Services. … Continue reading
Last week we told you the dumbfounding story of Donna Simpson, who is trying very hard to become the heaviest woman in the world. Currently weighing more than 600 pounds, she consumes 12,000 calories a day to help her achieve … Continue reading
Whether you’re inspired to start living a healthier lifestyle because of the buzz from ABC’s new show Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, or you simply recognize that it’s time to start making some changes (for the better!), then this grocery list … Continue reading
Women often begrudge men for being able to lose weight quicker. And while that is often the truth, there’s some news that you ladies can have fun rubbing in our noses. Apparently, women gain less weight from drinking alcohol than … Continue reading
The Gruve Solution™ is a new weight loss and weight management gadget that encourages you to increase your daily activity. It was developed by a medical doctor in concert with research funded by the Mayo Clinic. Similar to the FitBit, GoWear Fit … Continue reading
Full disclosure: I worked for three years in the cafeteria at my kids’ school. I am intimately familiar with school lunches, cafeterias and kids and the meals involved. My kids attend a private school and the food offered is often … Continue reading
Stuck at home or really just don’t feel like hitting the gym or health club? Well, some of the simplest and most beneficial workouts can be done with no exercise equipment whatsoever. Take running for example; I strongly believe it … Continue reading
Anyone who has sat at a computer knows just how tough it can be on the body. From sore wrists to tight shoulders, the physical effects of the digital age are definitely taking their toll on our bodies. And nowhere … Continue reading
The high-fructose corn syrup industry and its advocates, like The Corn Refiners Association, have lobbied hard to convince us that their product is not bad for us. Just like the tobacco industry, they would argue that the world was flat … Continue reading
He started out as one of the most controversial contestants this season, thanks in part to alleged game play by his wife, but Lance Morgan quickly proved that he was at the Biggest Loser for all the right reasons. Primarily, … Continue reading
One of the biggest challenges these contestants will face will come when they must return home, and this week presented a sneak preview of that. Alison surprises each with an unexpected week-long visit home. As most are excited, they have to … Continue reading