I devoted last week’s
post to salt, and to the fact that we consume, to our detriment, two-to-three times ou…
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Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on February 8, 2010 at 5:03am —
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Though we’ve all heard of chia pets, it’s less known that the tiny black seed responsible for the chia “fur” is a bona fide nourishing food crop, once cultivated by The Aztecs, and even used as a currency.

Chia (Salvia columbariae,
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Added by Susana on February 6, 2010 at 6:00pm —
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If you eat light, then I bet you cook a lot at home. I guess it's obvious that I do, since I author a light cooking blog.
Of course this means I'm always on the hunt for something new to make. That's why I love my fellow bloggers.
These blogs offer some really terrific recipes, and I always find inspiration as I read through their stories, and get a glimpse into their lives.
I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
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Added by Kristi Rimkus on February 6, 2010 at 9:30am —
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By Andrew Behrendt, Natural Solutions magazine
Forty miles northwest of Guadalajara, in the arid highlands of western Mexico, lies the town of Tequila. In the hills surrounding the town, the subdued blue of the Agave tequilana plant colors the countryside. The region’s farmers grow and harvest acre upon acr…
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Added by Susana on February 2, 2010 at 8:00am —
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just a little note to remind myself why i need to lose that 10 lbs.
I've notice that my hips are getting bigger and rounder and that really scares me becuase I a petite person who needs to maintain a healthy weight. I really wanna lose 10 lbs but I can't seem to get in a certain routine where i can go and workout. i'm a broke college student with a full schedule. although it may seem unhealthy but i've been on this rush for 2 weeks since school started, i've barely have time for breakfeasts. al…
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Added by craze2008 on February 2, 2010 at 12:02am —
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Ok I have now finished my 4th week working out with a personal trainer, have a look at my video review/weigh-in and see how much I have lost! :-)
Click here to see video!
Please rate my video and subscribe so you can see how the next 4 weeks…
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Added by Andrew Scott on February 1, 2010 at 12:47pm —
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World Salt Awareness Week starts today, and it’s the perfect time to look at salt and health.
Salt runs in the ve…
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Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on February 1, 2010 at 6:00am —
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I loved this recipe from
Cooking LIght Magazine. It was given to me by my husband's coworker. The chicken is stuffed with creamy goat cheese and caramelized onions. Served with an easy pan sauce, it really was delicious, and well worth the effort to make.
You can find the recipe…
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Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 29, 2010 at 6:41am —
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Morgan Spurlock gained 25 pounds and suffered physically and emotionally after eating exclusively at McDonald's for just one month in his excellent documentary
Super Size Me.
But that’s not the reason “minimize fast food” is the rallying cry of almost all serious health and weight-loss advocates.
Spurlock’s personal experiment makes for good entertainment, but personal stories aren’t scientific proof, and can also lead to the…
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Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on January 25, 2010 at 4:32am —
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From Ask Dr. Mao:

The healing power of soup: something that both scientists and grandmothers can agree on. From helping you lose weight to warming you up from the inside out to boosting your immunity, soup is a winter staple that you sh…
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Added by David on January 24, 2010 at 3:36pm —
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As much as I hate to admit it, I’m fast approaching the big 50, and losing a few pounds has become increasingly difficult. Partly because I’m a foodie that loves to cook and loves to eat, and partly because my body has decided to jump ship when it comes to burning those extra calories.
When it comes to losing weight my favorite mantra is “calories in - calories out.” These days the calories in seem to be sticking no matter how hard I work at the calories out.
So, I’ve decided a new tactic is i…
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Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 24, 2010 at 12:36pm —
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From the Globe and Mail:

Expanding waistlines create risks to your career, according to a new study that found overweight employees are much more like…
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Added by David on January 24, 2010 at 9:41am —
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I thought that you’d like to have a look at my food log for a week. Yeah please excuse my terrible spelling :-) LOL
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Added by Andrew Scott on January 23, 2010 at 8:34am —
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If you have spent any time in home health care physical therapy, you can't help but notice the less then ethical practices that are depleting our Medicare dollars faster than they can be replenished.
I know, our government may not have their focus right but this is not a political blog here...
I'm focused on helping home health care PT's raise the bar if you will. Deliver the golden standard to the golden years. It seems the work ethic is slowly ebbing away...we must become and maintain our ho…
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Added by Marcia Oliver on January 22, 2010 at 10:49am —
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Finding the right fitness program may be your ticket to getting in shape. Set your goals, consider your likes and dislikes — then go for it!

By Mayo Clinic staff
Fitness programs abound, from yoga…
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Added by David on January 20, 2010 at 6:38am —
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I folks, it's been a while since you've seen my ugly mug in this place :-P Before I moved from Indonesia I had to stay in a hotel for a month and that didn't help with my weight loss, along with the stress of getting my wife's visa.
The move back to Scotland went well, but then here without a job, a…
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Added by Andrew Scott on January 19, 2010 at 12:30pm —
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My husband loved this meal, and the whole dish was under 400 calories!
I love meals that come together in one skillet. This skillet contained creamy yukon gold potatoes, tender pork and mushrooms in an earthy herb sauce.
Be sure and use a wine you would drink when you’re making the sauce. Bad wine makes for…
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Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 19, 2010 at 6:44am —
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Sometimes it's not you. Sometimes it's the way you set up your New Year's resolutions.
Go here to find out how recreating your resolutions can start you on the road to success.
Carpe Diem!
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Added by Bobbi Johnson on January 18, 2010 at 7:18pm —
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From the NCPA:

President Obama is a great admirer of the Mayo Clinic. Time and again he has extolled it as an outstanding model of health care excellence and efficiency. So perhaps the president will give some thought to the Mayo Clinic's recent decision to stop accepting Medicare payments at its primary care…
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Added by David on January 18, 2010 at 7:30am —
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Quinoa is a dieter’s dream. High in protein and fiber, it’s filling and satisfying. Even if you’re not dieting after the holidays, but like to eat light and healthy, quinoa should be on your shopping list.
It’s such a versatile grain that’s cheap and quick to cook. I add it to soups, use it as a side dish, an…
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Added by Kristi Rimkus on January 18, 2010 at 7:27am —
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