Blueberries May Help Reduce Belly Fat

According to researchers at the University of Michigan, blueberries may help to fend off belly fat and reduce risk of diabetes. Blueberries high content of phytochemicals which are a kind of antioxidant are believed to play a significant role in whittling your middle. … Continue reading

School Obesity Program Shows Healthy Promise

An extensive study in Dutch schools has shown promise for reversing the course of childhood obesity. The program, dubbed Dutch Obesity Intervention in Teenagers (DOiT), was run in 10 schools. As a result, teenagers’ consumption of sugar-laden sodas was dropped … Continue reading

Coleen’s Biggest Loser Recap 7-16

Rosemary Ellis of Good Housekeeping magazine joined Ali Sweeney to give the contestants a quiz on fitness and food trivia. The contestants are about to put their knowledge to the test. The person with the most correct answers wins a 3-day trip … Continue reading

Healthy Earth Day Round-Up

In honor of Earth Day, we encourage you to do something healthy for the planet and yourself today. Often, you can accomplish both of those goals in one effort. Here is a round-up of the Earth-friendly tips and articles found … Continue reading

Digging out the Truth on Farming Legislation

The internet has been a buzz with talk of conspiracy, genetically-modified foods, contamination, restrictions on organic farming, and backyard gardens being banned. Recent recalls and contamination of peanut butter, pistachios, spinach, and tomatoes and concerns about outbreaks of bird flu … Continue reading

Biggest Loser Fitness Card Game

Looking for a fun and inexpensive way to make your workouts more interesting? Try this playing card tip from Jillian Michaels. Take a deck of cards and do the number of repetitions that appear on that card: 2 through 10 … Continue reading