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woman on diet craving chocolate
Monday, 02/18/2013 at 03:19 PM
A recent British survey found that women abandon their lofty diet goals after only five weeks, two days, and 43 minutes. The reason we can’t stick to healthy eating? Almost 60 percent of ... Read More
fit woman eating yogurt
Monday, 01/28/2013 at 02:55 PM
As if you didn’t already love yogurt enough, now there’s more reason to dig into this delicious, creamy food at breakfast or for a snack: People who eat yogurt consume better-balanced diets ... Read More
5 Reasons Peer Pressure is a Good Thing
Wednesday, 12/12/2012 at 08:06 PM
Most people think of peer pressure as this awful thing that makes teenagers drink beer, have sex, and make regrettable fashion choices, but it turns out there is a positive side to this type ... Read More
Yikes! Effects of a Single Junk Food Meal
Thursday, 11/01/2012 at 07:56 AM
I’d much rather see someone eat butter, a real food, over margarine or another processed alternative, but I have some major concerns about the trend of embracing fatty animal products, from ... Read More
fermented foods: kimchi
Tuesday, 10/30/2012 at 11:58 AM
Q: I keep hearing about fermented foods. Are they really that beneficial or is all the news hype?A: Fermentation is the process by which yeast or bacteria convert sugar to alcohol, and it ... Read More
variety of cheese
Tuesday, 10/23/2012 at 10:07 AM
Q: I hate the taste of lowfat cheese. Is the real, full-fat stuff that bad for me?A: Not only is regular cheese not that bad for you, the reduced-fat stuff has several drawbacks to it.Lowfat ... Read More
6 Unique Protein Sources to Add to Your Diet
Monday, 10/22/2012 at 03:23 PM
Chicken, fish, and beef tend to be the go-to sources for protein, and even if you add tofu to the mix, things can get boring. But now there's another option: According to a recent study, ... Read More
Thursday, 10/04/2012 at 10:12 AM
If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you probably know that I don’t recommend counting calories. In fact, I believe it’s a strategy that can actually backfire (check out my previous post ... Read More
A woman flexing
Sunday, 12/19/2010 at 05:56 PM
Do you feel like your diet needs a fresh start? When life happens and you abandon healthy food in favor of whatever is nearby or comes out of a packet or pouch, it's time for a "clean" break. ... Read More