Healthy Food Chart

ABC’s comedy “Huge” made its TV debut recently. “Huge” centers on a summer weight loss camp for teens. Intrigued about the show’s premise, I managed to catch the first episode. Here are my thoughts:…

I must say, I was a little shocked when I read on LimeLife.com that in 2009 12,110 anit-wrinkle treatments were performed on patients under the age of 18 and what’s worse this number is increasing! Where could an 18 year old possibly have wrinkles and who are the parents that would sign off for those under the age of…

Rich in vitamins and minerals, fruit is nature’s sweet treat that’s sweet for your health. Summer brings a wealth of fresh produce just waiting to be enjoyed. For a real nutritional bang, choose a variety of colorful fruits. The different colors tend to be rich in different nutrients. For example, red fruits are often high in lycopene (an antioxidant…

Forum Post: I’m 16 and I have diabetes type 1, so I have to use insulin, and yes insulin does make you gain weight. I gained about 30 pounds in the last 3 1/2 years(I’ve had diabetes for about 3 years now,)…

Noisebot I’m only 29 and in my lifetime I’ve seen cans of soda in vending machines go from 50 cents to now 20 ounce bottles as high as 2 bucks. Why is that? It’s the same crap it’s always been. I wouldn’t even pay 2 dollars for Crystal Pepsi. I don’t care if, “Right now. Hey! It’s your tomorrow. Right…

Beets aren’t the trendiest super food out there today, but they are among the most nutritious. Here are five tasty ways to get more beets in your diet. — That’s Fit Canada Are you working your way through the Couch-to-5K program? Learn how to run with better form, which will increase your efficiency and reduce the risk of injury,…

Over the past year we have noticed a trend: fun, creative food product websites that allow you to “design” your own. From Chocolate bars to tea – you create your own end product. Super idea for giving thoughtful one of a kind gifts, you can either design it yourself showing the recipient how well you […]

A British study concluded that overweight and obese women are at a greater risk of miscarriage after undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF). The findings aren’t knock-you-off-your-feet surprising, because it’s generally accepted that overweight and obese women have an increased risk of pregnancy complications or miscarriage. What’s more, obesity can be a contributing factor for infertility. …

Forum Post: Hello, I am in dire need of some good advice! I am 28 years old, female, 5’4, starting weight was 177. Seven weeks ago I started strength training and running, which I have never done! I am now running 2.5…

Forum Post: I’m a failure. I’ve tried a hundred times to get myself together and get the weight off and feel better, but I can’t eat healthy for a long periods of time without indulging in bad food. I actually LIKE working…