As satisfying as peanut butter is on the stomach and the soul, it is high in calories and fat. However, that doe not mean you can’t put peanut butter to good use, especially if you’re following this innovative, health-enhancing plan. You certainly will not feel deprived, according to the diet’s…
By Jamie Jefferson Winter is the time of year when I am always looking for a little lift. The string of days before spring unfolds just seem to stretch on and on. Each year, it seems, I try something new at these times. Here are 18 things that have worked…
by Sandra Petersen Perhaps you have too many projects at work and too little time to accomplish them. Maybe you are worrying over heavy financial debt. Stress seems an unavoidable part of life. The good news is that moderate regular exercise can reduce the effects of stress on the body….
Daphne Oz’s virtual syllabus of good health is geared to help students begin to live healthy while enjoying the best years of their lives. She provides readers with an 8-step program for a more healthy lifestyle. As opposed to other diets, The Dorm Room Diet does not advocate deprivation. After…
Sustaining an injury during a workout can sideline your fitness efforts. But how do you know how to soothe the pain and help your body recover as quickly as possible? First, it’s important to understand what kind of injury is bothering you. Acute injuries are ones that have a quick…
Gluten intolerance is on the rise, leading many people to consider a gluten-free diet. Gluten intolerance is the inability to process gluten, the complex protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Gluten intolerance can be caused by Celiac Disease, NCGS or gluten allergies. Celiac Disease causes the celia (hair-like structures…
There is no secret in the fact that exercise is good for strengthening your muscles and for weight loss, but it is also essential for bone health, as well. Weight-bearing and strength training exercises are imperative for strong healthy bones. While bone strengthening exercise is a necessity, it is also…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Can you handle the tooth about soda? You’re about to find out. Americans drink more than 50 gallons of soda per person each year, according to the American Dental Association. That’s a lot of soda. The question is — are these sodas, particularly diet sodas, rotting your teeth? Recent studies…
There are four ways to do the Cambridge Diet that go from using the products as your main meals to consuming them as nutritional supplements in conjunction with a diet low in calories: 1. FAST START PROGRAM – Consume 3 to 4 Cambridge servings a day with no other foods…
The Hanukkah festivities are in full swing. You may be tempted to indulge in those typical holiday foods, but look at these numbers before you leap into a plate of gourmet goodies. Hanukkah lasts for eight days, and most of the traditional foods are fried in oil to honor the…