Diets in Review
“Nothing changes until you do.” This is probably one of my favorite sayings. If you have ever complained about not eating healthy enough, working too much, not having enough time for exercise, or not taking care of yourself the way … Continue reading
The FDA is often criticized for not being tough enough in its regulations. But now, it’s the federal agency’s turn to come down hard on food manufacturing corporations that are making false health claims on scores of products. According to … Continue reading
Camp Shane is the world’s longest running weight-loss camp for children. In business for more than 40 years, Camp Shane provides a friendly and supportive environment that helps campers learn to eat healthfully and have fun doing it. “As someone … Continue reading
So when acai was making the rounds as a super fruit, I needed to find out more. As it turns out, yep, it’s a berry! It is different from some of the other wonderful berries like raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and … Continue reading
Tune in this Thursday, March 11 to The Dr. Oz Show when he discusses the familial component of being overweight or obese. Dr. Oz introduces audience members to a 356-pound 16-year-old girl whose mother is also obese. Dangerously following in … Continue reading
UPDATE [5/2/11]: This episode of Tyra will air again on Monday, May 2. Tune in this Wednesday, March 10 to The Tyra Show when she features her own Circus of Weight. No. It’s not some new diet, but rather the … Continue reading
Tune in this Friday, March 12 to The Dr. Oz Show when Dr. Oz reveals his ten weight loss commandments for healthy and long-term weight loss. Forget fad diet tips. Toss out the window rules like “only eat fruit for … Continue reading
Is it possible to have healthy Chinese food? Just because you see a couple broccoli bits in that dish does not mean it’s healthy. In fact, Chinese takeout is among the worst offenders of the healthy eating guidelines; saturated fat … Continue reading
Have you ever heard the expression “bingo wings”? This is slang used to describe the fatty tissue or excess skin under the arm (triceps) that flaps back and forth, if you will, when a member of a Tuesday night bingo club wins … Continue reading
Last week I kicked off the gluten-free series with an overview of what gluten is and what it means to have celiac disease, meaning living a gluten-free life. One of the biggest challenges faced when trying to live gluten-free is … Continue reading
People often want to avoid taking the medications prescribed for mental health disorders. Over and over I have heard therapists and psychiatrists suggest to people that they would not question taking medication for blood pressure or diabetes; however, I recently … Continue reading