All Blog Posts Tagged 'healthy' (130)

How Food Choices Affect the Body

Everyone knows that they should eat healthy foods, but do they understand why? Healthy eating is not always about being thin or losing weight - it is about keeping our bodies healthy for a better quality of life. Choosing healthy foods provide us with the proper nutrition to help our bodies develop properly, prevent illness, and maintain a healthy weight; whereas a diet high in saturated fats or sugars can have an adverse effect on our bodies, causing obesity, mood…

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Added by getfitgirl on June 6, 2011 at 12:43pm — No Comments

Dinner with ready to eat baked tofu

Added by Lisa Rainer on March 12, 2011 at 4:30am — No Comments

We All Come Tumbling Down

Sometimes we make mistakes. We all fall short from time to time. It can be a hard road to travel and we will hit those bumps along the way. Some are pebbles and others are massive speed bumps. We try to climb that mountain but lose our grip. But if we…

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Added by Brian, the old man on October 22, 2010 at 6:29am — No Comments

How to Know if You Are Overtraining

Overtraining is not good. Once you are overtrained you can end up plateauing or regressing in your training progress.

Common warning signs of overtraining include:

Washed-out feeling, tired, drained, lack of energy
Persistent muscle soreness
Mild leg soreness, general aches and pains
Pain in muscles and joints
Sudden drop in performance
Insomnia
Headaches
Decreased immunity…

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Added by Steve @ Project Swole on July 21, 2010 at 11:44am — 1 Comment

Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen Cookbook

Read a review of the Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen Cookbook on Midwest Triathlon Life: http://midwesttriathlon.blogspot.com/2010/05/heart-smart-diabetes-kitchen-cookbook.html.

Win a copy for yourself! Check back Monday on the blog for information on how to enter the…

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Added by Kovas Palubinskas on June 4, 2010 at 12:33pm — No Comments

Do sugary drinks affect blood pressure?

A few years ago, a large study of more than 150,000 women helped clear poor, vilified coffee of the suspicion it was contributing to hypertension.

But while that 2005 study found no connection between even many daily cups of coffee and high blood pressure, it pointed a finger at another suspect (indeed –one of the usual suspects): It found that soda intake—regular and diet alike—was associated with higher blood… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on May 31, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Organic is healthier…but you can still get fat

We like to eat. We especially like indulgent foods – desserts, snacks and tasty treats.

We’d love to believe it’s okay to heap our plates with foods we perceive as “healthy".

In fact, studies have shown time and again that foods perceived as healthy or foods with a health aura drive us — if only subconsciously — to eat more. Foods with "low… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on May 10, 2010 at 6:01am — No Comments

Kids’ food: Innocent fun or a bad habit?

First Mom Michelle Obama said to food makers recently: “If there is anyone here who can sell food to our kids, it’s you. You know what gets them to drive their parents crazy in the grocery store.”

We parents are quite aware of a TV ad when we see one, but marketing efforts go way beyond direct advertising on TV and internet games. Kids are exposed to slick… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on May 3, 2010 at 5:50am — No Comments

Eight early life factors that may drive obesity

Oh, how things change.

It wasn’t that long ago when I had newborns—they’re now a tween and teens—and the unspoken competition between new moms was how well our babies gain weight, how high they plot on the percentile charts and how quickly they outgrow their clothes. Chubby was cute, and—it’s embarrassing to say—many breastfeeding moms were encouraged by medical personnel to add-on some formula if the baby wasn’t gaining weight at a remarkable pace.

I was already a… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on April 5, 2010 at 5:26am — No Comments

Healthy Ideas for Easter

We all know the dreaded Easter chocolate eggs and jelly beans will be coming our way. So, what are some ways to enjoy this Easter with our health in mind? I have compiled some tips for the upcoming weekend!

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Added by Nicole German on March 30, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

A healthy farewell to winter

I meant to share a recipe earlier in the winter, and here we are with the exuberance of spring unfolding, the days getting longer and the joys of fresh produce coming back to the gardens and markets. So I’d better hurry up and offer my ginger carrot and miso soup—a delicious way to transition from winter to spring—before it gets too… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 29, 2010 at 4:49am — No Comments

Are You Winning the Game of Life?

If good health is one of you goals to a long and happy life, maybe not! It has been two months since New Year’s; are you keeping your resolution? Studies show people surveyed only keep their resolutions anywhere from 6-46% of the time depending on the study. My favorite quote from Yankee legend, Yogi Bera, “It ain’t over till it’s over” has inspired me to reach my weight loss goals helping me to lose over 150…

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Added by Brian, the old man on March 26, 2010 at 7:27am — 2 Comments

Michelle Obama to food makers: Make healthier food, now

First Lady Michelle Obama gave some tough love to the food industry last week.

In her remarks at the Grocery Manufacturers Association meeting in Washington D.C. last week Mrs. Obama was tactful, diplomatic and generous with praise… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 22, 2010 at 7:45am — No Comments

Want milk? Lactose intolerance shouldn’t stop you

Are most Americans lactose intolerant? Do all dairy products contain lactose? How critical is it to stick to a lactose-free diet?

Although most of us know someone who is lactose intolerant, and “lactose intolerance” frequently comes up in health-related conversations, there are many myths and misconceptions regarding this common digestive issue.… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 15, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Misleading health claims finally under fire

Is the health claim party coming to an end?

This past week, the Food and Drug Administration released 17 letters of warning to food manufacturers whose product claims don't adhere to federal labeling rules. FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, MD, also sent an… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 8, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Three healthy habits to fight childhood obesity

One in three American kids is overweight or obese. Many of our kids start accumulating extra weight—or develop the habits that will lead to weight gain later on—in very early childhood, setting them up for a lifelong struggle with both weight and a multitude of chronic diseases.

But many parents don’t pay much attention to obesity prevention advice; they don’t believe it’s relevant to their kids. They’re more focused on making sure their kids develop well, and… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 1, 2010 at 4:28am — No Comments

The recipe for a long and healthy life

Do you want to live to 100?

For most of us, a long and well-lived life sounds rather tempting. So what can we do to get as much out of life as we can, for as long as we can?

It turns out we know some important things about what influences longevity; there’s even a fun game online that will estimate how old you’ll live to be. All you have to do is answer 40 quick questions related to your health and family history and a calculator (at the end of this post) will do… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on February 22, 2010 at 6:01am — 1 Comment

A Cheesy, Creamy Tuna Melt Lightened Up

Tuna melts are usually laden with fat and calories thanks to the use of mayonnaise and butter.

My sandwich uses ingredients like onion, pickle, mustard, a really great muenster cheese, and some spicy arugula to boost flavor, without added fat and salt. Grilled, it comes out nice and crunchy on the outside, and cheesy, creamy on the inside.

Now I have a sandwich that weighs in at almost half the calories, fat and sodium.… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on February 18, 2010 at 7:02am — No Comments

”Let’s Move” to reform school food

School food received some major media attention in the past week.

Michelle Obama launched the Let’s Move anti-obesity campaign last Tuesday, with improving school food as a major program cornerstone. Congress will reauthorize the Childhood Nutrition Act this year—with some planned overhauls and budget… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on February 15, 2010 at 4:17am — 1 Comment

Easy Heart Healthy Salmon and Asparagus in a Packet

I can't say I'm the most organized cook. I go through spurts of taking a few hours on a Sunday to plan my menus for the week, but that doesn't last long. This means that I'm depending on a stocked pantry, with lots of options in the freezer.

Last night I hit the jackpot with this salmon and asparagus recipe from Taste of Home. I had everything I needed to get this meal on the table in no time flat.

It really is a recipe worth trying.… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on February 10, 2010 at 6:57am — 1 Comment