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The Ultimate 60-Minute Treadmill Workout for New Moms
Posted on June 14, 2011
This focused, effective workout will make you sweat — and help you get you back to your pre-pregnancy weight in no time. From The Mommy Diet: A Month-by-Month Plan for a Healthy Body and Mind Before, During, and After Pregnancy, by Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser.
6 Ways to Beat Morning Sickness
Posted on June 11, 2011
These tried-and-true strategies will help you cope with pregnancy-related nausea, says Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser and author of The Mommy Diet: A Month-by-Month Plan for a Healthy Body and Mind Before, During, and After Pregnancy.
Try These 5 Diet-Saving Foods
Posted on June 10, 2011
Choose your favorite foods from this list to make once a week. Then reach for them during a weak moment, say Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
Avoid Bananas and 9 More Weight Loss Tips for Men
Posted on June 8, 2011
Attention, men: Achieve a lean body, more energy and better overall health with these 10 key rules from Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body.
Skip the Guilt with These Sweet, No-Sugar-Added Summer Treats
Posted on June 6, 2011
Forget the siren song of Mister Softee’s truck. Ripe, juicy, and bursting with natural sweetness, summer fruit is at its peak and doesn’t need any added frills or sugar to taste perfect.
How to Have a Safe, Healthy Memorial Day
Posted on May 27, 2011
Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer fun, (hopefully) marked by backyard gatherings, sunshine, and outdoor grilling favorites that are guaranteed to tempt you into ruining your summer diet plans. But fear not: With these easy tricks and simple swaps, you’ll stay on track without missing out on the traditional fare of holiday festivities.
On a Diet? Don’t Let Anyone Sabotage It
Posted on May 27, 2011
You’re losing–in a good way–but some may attempt to thwart your newfound resolve with sabotaging remarks. Here are some suggestions for how to respond, from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
All Green Things: Farmers’ Market Shopping Checklist
Posted on May 26, 2011
The wonderful season of farmers’ markets is upon us. Whether you’re a market novice or produce pro, here’s what you need to know to be a happy, savvy greenmarket shopper.
Is Your Salad Making You Fat?
Posted on May 25, 2011
It could be, if you glop on high-fat salad toppings. Learn how to make healthy choices at the salad bar — or get tips on making your own — with help from Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
The Secret to Losing 15 Pounds? Eat Breakfast
Posted on May 19, 2011
kipping the first meal of the day means you’re more likely to consume too many calories later. Get 10 tips for making your breakfast healthy and satisfying from Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
How Parents Can Create Healthy Habits at Home
Posted on May 18, 2011
The Federal Trade Commission has released its long-awaited guidelines for marketing food to children, but its reception has been less than welcoming. Parents and policy-makers alike are worried about its repercussions (and lack of force). So why not start building your family’s food guidelines at the dinner table?
Try These 17 Brain-Boosting Foods
Posted on May 18, 2011A good diet improves your health, but also boosts your energy. Create a shopping list of these must-have endurance foods recommended by Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
Should You Be Worried about Nitrites in Your Food?
Posted on May 16, 2011
For years, the issue of nitrites has stumped passionate foodies and dedicated health scientists alike.The newest debate? The slew of nitrate-free foods flooding the market, and what exactly that means for both our food and our health.
