19 Ways to Boost Your Daily Dairy Intake
Dairy products are rich sources of calcium and other nutrients—and an important part of The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet. Choose low-fat or nonfat versions to keep down your total daily fat consumption, says Thomas J. Moore, M.D., author of The DASH DIET for Weight Loss.
READ MOREShow Your Love with Healthy Mother’s Day Recipes
By Kristin Sidorov
Good food isn’t only the way to a man’s heart—it’s a wonderful way to show the moms in your life just how much you love them, too. This Mother’s Day, give Mom something that’s good and good for her—you’ll be showing her twice the love, and she’ll savor every bit of these decadent yet surprisingly healthy recipes. Whether you’re planning a classic brunch, breakfast in bed, or satisfying her sweet tooth, she’ll love you for it!
Why Restaurant Kitchens Are Serving You Lame, Microwaved Meals
Bummed about that gloppy steak special? While working undercover in the kitchen of an Applebee’s, Tracie McMillan was unsettled to discover the near absence of fresh food. But even high-end restaurants serve pre-prepared foods from suppliers like Sysco, she explains in The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table.
READ MOREHit a Wall? How to Bust a Weight Loss Plateau in 5 Easy Steps
By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
It’s not uncommon for me to have patients in my office who have hit a weight loss plateau. The weight was gradually coming off and all of a sudden, it stops. At first I say, “I’m sure the scale will move by our next visit” and when the next visit comes, nothing! When this happens, I put the patient on the “Plan B” of weight loss consisting of these five simple steps.
Dentists Warn that Energy Drinks Could Be Wrecking Your Teeth
By Kristin Sidorov
Savvy consumers know that while most energy and sports drinks pretend to be a healthy option for active, on-the-go lifestyles, their excessive sugar and caffeine levels are usually anything but. Now a new study has one more offense to add to the list: Energy drinks contain a staggering amount of citric acid, which can destroy tooth enamel at an alarming and detrimental rate.
Join a Live Chat with Vegan Chef Chloe Coscarelli
As the first vegan chef to win Cupcake Wars, Chloe’s Kitchen author Chloe Coscarelli has a way of making her plant-based dishes deceptively delicious. Today, you can join Chloe in a live UStream chat here at 2PM EST/11AM PST. If you’re on Twitter, you can tweet your questions for @ChloeCoscarelli with the hashtag #chatSS.
Why Children’s Concussions Are Dangerous
By Kristin Sidorov
After taking a closer look at head injuries in children’s athletics, studies are finding more and more evidence that even mild concussions can have persistent and lingering effects on kids. A serious injury, concussions have often been downplayed as something that just happens, especially in high-impact sports like football. But they shouldn’t be.
8 Ways to Find Relief from Spring Allergies
By Chrystle Fiedler
Author of Death Drops: A Natural Remedies Mystery
Ahhh-choo! If you have allergies, your immune system is in overdrive. It reacts to substances by secreting a chemical called histamine, which causes symptoms including sneezing, nasal congestion, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, and even asthma as your body tries to rid itself of the allergens. These natural remedies can help you breathe easier.
How to Banish Migraine Headaches, Naturally
Sick and tired of migraine meds and too many doses of over-the-counter cures? Since the Excedrin recall has many of us migraine sufferers scrambling for alternatives, it’s time to explore other options. These natural products have shown impressive results in the treatment of migraine headaches, according to Michael T. Murray, N.D., author of What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know.
Bust Your Butt with Our 1-2-3 Bikini Body Workout
By Kristin Sidorov
Pre-beach season (a.k.a. spring) usually carries a wave of what we like to call the “re-resolution”: To backtrack and revisit those pledges we made at the start of the year that somehow (ahem) got pushed to the back burner around the second week of January. Bikinis are a hell of a motivation to lose those last few pounds, aren’t they?
How Can We Cut Back on Our Deadly Salt Habit?
By Kristin Sidorov
Salt is a household staple, and most of us don’t think twice about adding a pinch here or a dash there. But lately, salt has come under serious fire for its dangerous health effects if consumed in large quantities—which, as it happens, over 90 percent of us do. Add that to a lack of consciousness about salt guidelines and some pretty confusing food labels, and you have the makings of a serious health issue.
Dr. Oz Defines the 3 Major Eating Disorders
How do you know if you or someone you love is in danger of having an eating disorder? Dr. Oz explains the symptoms of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified). From YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Set Up a Golf Swing in 4 Easy Steps
Getting ready to try golf for the first time? Don’t be nervous. Try this easy 1-2-3-4 approach from champion pro golfer Tom Watson’s The Timeless Swing, with Nick Seitz.
What to Eat for Breakfast to Lose Weight (Even if You Hate Breakfast)
By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
You can’t run a car on empty, the same way you can’t run your body without food. Food is fuel for our bodies—if you want to start your day right, you must eat. Breakfast is the first step in keeping your day on track. Almost every patient I’ve had who has developed a healthier eating schedule, one that includes breakfast, loses weight. Here’s my breakfast plan to help you lose, too.
