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From the monthly archives:
This year I’ve been working at eating healthier while trying to lose weight. In the past I’ve relied on highly processed foods to do so, but now I’m trying to eat a more “natural” diet and include heart healthy foods like berries, nuts, oats, and so on. I’m also trying to be more earth-friendly by [...]
Santa brought us a Nintendo Wii and a Wii Fit this year. Now every morning my son Nathan is up by 7 a.m. skiing, boxing, bowling and even doing yoga. The kids are so addicted to the Wii that I can’t wait for them to go back to school so I can get a turn. [...]
At the Quaker Oatmeal event I learned how foods rich in antioxidants, Omega-3 fats, and fruit flavonoids were great for heart health. So when Regeneration USA asked me to try out their Anti-Aging Whole Food Bars, I was intrigued. The bar contains high levels of key nutrients with healthy inflammation response (Vitamin C-Ester & Omega [...]
Anyone on a weight loss plan knows that meals that are high in fiber and protein keep us satisfied – or satiated – longer because they promote and prolong the release of CCK, the hormone that tells your brain you feel full. This is a reason that so many people like starting the day with [...]
Weight Watchers has gone Web 2.0. They now have two new interactive tools to better serve fans of the Weight Watchers food products. First, there’s the new Weight Watchers interactive widget tool, "I Really Want!" The widget helps dieters hungry for a snack find sensible alternatives, such as Weight Watchers food products and other snack [...]
Probiotics have been found to be helpful for people with IBS but not eczema. Studies have shown that using probiotics can help treat gastrointestinal problems, and treat or prevent vaginal and urinary infections in women, according to the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide. I’ve done reviews of probiotic drinks before, but never a probiotic [...]
Are you looking for a new way to set goals on everything from losing weight, to getting your veggies in, to working out? I just came across a new site that will help you do just that – Goalforit! Their easy-to-use online tools will help you (and the rest of your family including kids) set [...]
Since we so close to the time of year when we make our weight loss and getting healthy goals for the new year, I thought I’d share some new healthy food products and supplements that I’ve been sent to review. The first product is Matisse & Jack's Bake-At-Home Snacks. Their philosophy is "Fresh is Best" [...]
Thanks to everyone who entered my contest to get five cups of yummy Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt to try out courtesy of Stonyfield Yogurt. My winner is Gudrun of Kitchen Gadget Girl. Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt has become so popular that you may have problems finding it at your local store this month. Stonyfield is [...]
Another month has gone by since I started using the Sensa Weight Loss System and it’s time to share my results. Want to know if I lost more weight or maybe gained? Go here to read about my weight loss results using Sensa for two months. Don’t know what Sensa is? See all my posts [...]
Are you looking to find the perfect cooking magazine subscriptions for holiday gifts? Or maybe you want to try a new cooking magazine for the new year, but don’t want to go to the bookstore to look at everything before you order online to get the best price? Stop by CookingZines.com, a cooking magazine review [...]
As a founder of a Colorado charter school, I know that parents are very frustrated with what’s served at school for lunch and snacks. That’s why I’ve tried to come up with healthy school lunch recipes on my blog, My Readable Feast. At least your child can bring their own healthy meals to school. Still [...]
On my women’s social networking sites, I’ve noticed that many moms are looking to save money on their grocery bills during these tough economic times. Yes, you can buy in bulk, clip coupons, stock up on sale items, and stick to cheaper items like generic brands and pasta. Unfortunately, for many families it’s not enough [...]
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., author of Healthiest Meals on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What Meals to Eat and Why, has a marvelous idea to combat overindulging during the holidays – visualization. Here are his seven tips on how to use visualization to help you with holiday eating: 1. Close your eyes and really [...]
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