Diets in Review
Cocoa, antioxidants and your health Chocolate, which is made from nutrient rich cocoa beans, has naturally occurring, cancer-preventative antioxidants that we all know have great benefits for your body. Cocoa beans contain the antioxidants called flavanols which studies have shown … Continue reading
This week, we’re head-over-heels-giddy about freeze-dried fruit. Who doesn’t love fruit, right? And dried fruit is just about as sweetly-good as candy, but as we all know, dried fruit can pack some serious calories. Just one cup of raisins boasts … Continue reading
Wine, how I love thee. It’s not like I needed more good news to drink it in moderation. But here we are with news that it may help protect you against cancer. Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health … Continue reading
Jamie Pittman is currently a graduate student at East Carolina University where she is obtaining her MAEd in Health Education. She also works full-time as a grant coordinator at the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education, Recreation and … Continue reading
I don’t know if the findings in the study I’m about to mention are funny, sad, pathetic, or all the above. Researchers have found that people who are obese tend to almost never move. And by almost never, I mean … Continue reading
This past Monday episode of The Rachael Ray Show featured a man who lost more than 15 pounds by consuming nothing but McDonald’s every day for one month. By eating only certain foods off the menu, Doug enacted the opposite of Super Size Me’s … Continue reading
Have you recently started a weight loss plan, and want to make sure you succeed? Then heed the warning in these ten reasons we typically fail diets. These are the most common pitfalls standing between you and a new pair … Continue reading
One of the biggest keys to weight loss success is facing the reality of an accurate serving size. Let’s take this morning’s breakfast of cereal as a prime example, shall we? If you are anything like me, I stumble into … Continue reading
Have you put on a few extra pounds after giving birth? Well, in all honesty, you need to begin the exercise process before you become pregnant. This will help prepare your body for labor and the recovery. If you were pre-occupied … Continue reading
Where there are fast-food restaurants, you will likely find obese people. And that’s just as true for kids who have them close to their schools. If logic isn’t enough, a study has confirmed it. A new report has found there … Continue reading
Scene: Local restaurant. Mom is seated at a table with her children. They peruse the menu. Mom’s looking for healthy foods, trying to create a meal in line with her plan to eat healthy. She’s fasted all day, just to … Continue reading