| Refresh Daily Routines With a Twist of Nature: Tips To Put a Healthy Spring In Your Step |
5/3/2007 8:04:38 AM |
| The change of season is an ideal time to shed a little sunlight on health and lifestyle habits. Incorporating hints of nature into everyday regimens ushers in the new season and gives health and well-being a boost. |
| Eat Your Way to Prolonged Youth |
5/3/2007 8:04:27 AM |
| Baby Boomers seem willing to try anything to slow the physical aspects of growing older. A new survey reports that 25 percent of Boomers would even put off retirement five years if it meant they'd never have wrinkles. The survey, conducted by the Florida Department of Citrus, sheds light on Americans' top aging concerns. |
| Be a Healthier You: Make a Change for the Better |
5/3/2007 8:04:16 AM |
| Setting and keeping personal goals can actually affect our levels of happiness. The only difference between those of us who achieve our goals and those who don't is the way we live each day. |
| Secrets of Smart Summer Snacking |
5/3/2007 8:04:06 AM |
| As you head outdoors to take advantage of the warmer weather, there are a number of easy ways to jump-start a healthy, active lifestyle and kick the couch potato routine. |
| Add Blueberries to Homemade Dog Treats |
5/3/2007 8:03:55 AM |
| Making treats for your "best friend" is a great idea! When you bake biscuits for your dog, you know the ingredients are all wholesome and nutritious. And a healthy diet is just as important for dogs as it is for humans. |
| Get Hip to Bone Health |
5/3/2007 8:03:44 AM |
| It's that time of year again . . . time to warm up with the weather and make good on promises to take better care of ourselves. Yet, we often end up asking ourselves the same age-old question -- where to begin? One of the easiest first steps to improving and preserving wellness starts with the very skeleton of our being -- our bones. |
| Wise Choices Ease the Sting of Swimsuit Season |
4/9/2007 8:06:09 AM |
| The end of winter seems like it should be a time to rejoice. Instead, many people experience a twinge of dread when they realize that the arrival of spring also means the advent of swimsuit season. But a few simple, wise food and exercise choices can help people embrace the sights and sounds of spring and a healthy lifestyle. |
| Palm Oil on the Rise as Cities Ban Trans Fats |
4/9/2007 8:05:58 AM |
| With big cities like New York requiring restaurants to eliminate trans fats from their foods, restaurateurs and consumers alike are seeking a healthful, versatile alternative to oils high in harmful trans fats. Increasingly, they are finding the solution in an age-old natural product - palm oil. |
| Fresh Salads with a Mediterranean Spin |
4/9/2007 8:05:48 AM |
| It's time to spring into the salad season, and a good way to go is with Mediterranean flavors. They've taken root in this country and small wonder -- ingredients like olive oil, garlic, grains, seafood and fresh tomatoes just seem to belong together. |
| How Grocers are Helping Fight Childhood Obesity |
4/9/2007 8:05:37 AM |
| These days, too many children are growing up snacking on candy and cookies rather than foods that are good for them like fruits, vegetables and grains. But if America's grocery stores have anything to do with it, that's about to change! |
| Fresh Ideas for Spring Salads |
4/9/2007 8:05:26 AM |
| With the arrival of spring, creative cooks look for seasonal vegetables to freshen up their daily menus. The produce aisle is stocked with the spring season's best offerings. Artichokes, asparagus, snow peas and a variety of spring lettuce all serve as terrific ingredients for a delicious salad. |
| Sorting Through the Sweetener Scene |
4/9/2007 8:05:16 AM |
| With all the information - and misinformation - about sweeteners in the news and online, it's very possible that you are one of many Americans who is confused about which ones are the healthiest to use. |
| What to Look for When Buying Organic |
4/9/2007 8:05:05 AM |
| When you pick up a head of lettuce, a tray of tomatoes or a bag of apples in the produce aisle of your local grocery store that claims to be "natural" or "organic," do you know what you're buying? |
| The Skinny on Weight Loss Surgery |
4/9/2007 8:04:54 AM |
| Chances are, if you're not currently among the 66 percent of adults who need to shed some pounds, you have been in the past -- or will be in the future. Experts agree diet and exercise remain the best ways to lose weight. But for a portion of the overweight population -- those considered morbidly obese -- sometimes those tactics aren't enough. |
| Key to Good Health is All in Your Head |
4/9/2007 8:04:44 AM |
| Is the key to good health all in your head? It might be. Although exercise routines tend to focus on improving areas below the neck, studies have shown that activities we do to shrink our waistlines can be influential -- or even detrimental -- to the health and functioning of the brain. |
| "Fad-Free" Weight Loss Advice |
2/28/2007 7:39:25 AM |
| Dieting is big business. Americans spent more than $43 billion on weight loss products in 2004, according to American Dietetic Association. But too many people wind up wasting their hard-earned money on fad diets, unproven products and weight-loss gimmicks that just don't work. Still, the fads keep coming -- and coming back. |
| Choosing a Dietary Supplement -- What You Should Know |
2/28/2007 7:39:14 AM |
| With a growing number of dietary supplement products on the market, selecting the right one for your needs can be an intimidating and confusing task. Knowing what to look for before you purchase a dietary supplement makes the decision-making process easier. |
| Moms Score an A on Their Nutrition Report Card |
2/28/2007 7:39:04 AM |
| When it comes to kids and nutrition, there are three burning issues on every mom's mind -- keeping their kids active, feeding them nutritious meals that they like and making the most out of each day by finding smart shortcuts to get it all done. |
| Tips for a Heart Healthy Life |
2/28/2007 7:38:53 AM |
| Cardiovascular disease is the single greatest health threat for women today, more than all cancers combined. Recent studies have shown that the general public is more aware of this threat than physicians, which is cause for concern when so many entrust their health to their doctors. |
| New Research Helps Take Heartburn Out of Choosing Right Heartburn Treatment |
2/28/2007 7:38:42 AM |
| For the more than 60 million people that suffer from heartburn each month in the U.S,* finding an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment option that is right for them can be a challenge. |
| Are Seniors Eating Right? |
1/28/2007 1:39:25 AM |
| Older adults have all heard what they should be eating each day. Three servings of fat-free or low-fat milk, cheese or yogurt. Three or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain products. And abundant amounts of fruits and vegetables, striving for variety across all five vegetable subgroups. But how many people 50 years or older, are actually meeting those daily nutrition requirements? |
| A Different Kind of Citrus: Cara Cara Oranges |
1/28/2007 1:39:14 AM |
| Have you ever worried about your family getting tired of the same old varieties in your fruit bowl? Why not try something different, delicious Cara Cara oranges. |
| Heart Disease Striking at a Younger Age |
1/28/2007 1:39:03 AM |
| Both during February American Heart Month and year-round, doctors are urging people to learn how to recognize and manage their risk of heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 910,000 Americans die of cardiovascular diseases every year, equivalent to one death every 35 seconds. Contrary to popular belief, it does not just affect people over 65 -- it is also on the rise in people ages 15 to 34. |
| Ancient Foods Still Enjoyed in the Modern Kitchen |
1/28/2007 1:38:52 AM |
| Some of the things we eat today are rather new to the human diet. Tomatoes were at one time thought to be inedible, possibly even poisonous, but are now part of the everyday diets of people worldwide. Other foods that make a regular appearance on our table have been feeding people since ancient times. Squash and Eggplant are two such ancient foods. |
| Give the Gift of Nutrition |
1/28/2007 1:38:42 AM |
| From cookies to candy canes, food is often the centerpiece of holiday festivities. This holiday season, the American Dietetic Association encourages everyone to share more than just holiday cheer with your guests: share the gift of good nutrition. |
