Dangers of Positive Thinking

I have written a lot about the power of our thoughts and positive thinking, so it came as a surprise to me to come across this article. New research suggests that the common prescriptive of positive self-talk may not be … Continue reading

Vitamin K Helps Fight Diabetes

Experts are always finding new and interesting benefits that come with certain vitamins or minerals. This time around, it’s vitamin K and how it may help you avoid diabetes. In a study, those subjects (older men and women) who took … Continue reading

Getting Started with Weight Loss

How in the world does one decide to begin, to draw themselves out of the comfort of the Cheetos and the Dairy Queen, to make the move towards fitness and smaller pants, when it’s clearly SO MUCH WORK? I get … Continue reading

Slim Down Without Diet and Exercise?

Are researchers on the trail of a big weight control breakthrough? Or should I say tail? That’s because scientists have come up with two new ways to control weight and blood sugar levels in obese mice… without diet or exercise! … Continue reading

We Love Smartfood Popcorn Clusters

This week, we love Smartfood Popcorn Clusters – a crunchy and nutritious treat from snack connoisseurs Frito-Lay. We first spotted these charming boxes while flipping through a magazine and within days, DietsInReview Food Finders were pleased as punch to see … Continue reading

Practicing Ashtanga Yoga in India

Yoga has become one of the hottest fitness and spiritual practices here in the U.S., but in India, yoga’s country of origin, the face of yoga looks markedly different than what we are familiar with. For the month of June … Continue reading