healthy eating
Get Out of the Kitchen! No-Cook Meals to Beat the Heat
Posted on August 1, 2011
When the weather is as warm as the days are long, it seems downright criminal to spend time sweltering in a cramped kitchen with a hot oven. Stay cool and satisfied with simple, healthy, no-cook meals.
8 Simple Ways to Trim the Fat From Your Diet
Posted on July 31, 2011
Most Americans eat a diet that is too high in fat, especially saturated fats (from animal products). Don’t be one of them: Learn how to reduce fat and lower your blood pressure from U.S. News & World Report’s No. 1 ranked diet, The DASH* Diet for Hypertension: Lower Your Blood Pressure in 14 Days — Without Drugs, by Thomas Moore, M.D.
How to Make Virtually Any Recipe Vegetarian-Friendly
Posted on July 21, 2011
Tired of bland salads? These easy substitutions can transform your favorite recipes into healthy, meat-free dishes. From The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life, by Bethenny Frankel.
The 7 Basics of Successful Dieting
Posted on July 19, 2011
he more you can make smart choices an automatic part of your life, the better off your body will be in the long run, 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.
9 Healthy Snacking Tips
Posted on July 13, 2011
In order for a snack to do its job, be sure it’s balanced–or else you may still be hungry and will have wasted calories on food that didn’t satisfy you, says Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Quiz: What Are the Best Restaurant Options for Dieters?
Posted on July 12, 2011
If you’re trying to diet, dining out can be a real challenge. Test your restaurant smarts with this surprising quiz from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.
Why Skipping Meals Is Diet Sabotage
Posted on July 11, 2011
Can you really lose weight by eating frequently? Yes, says 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. The key is to not consume more calories than you need at any one time.
Why You Should Make Your Own Baby Food
Posted on June 29, 2011
Homemade baby food has many advantages. It’s economical and environmentally friendly, and it helps bring up baby with a healthy appetite for nutritious foods. Think it’s too time consuming? Getting started is easier than you may think: with just a few tips and tools you’ll be whizzing up these recipes faster than you can make a grocery list.
Fast Weeknight Meal Ideas: Summer Seafood Recipes
Posted on June 24, 2011
There’s nothing quite like fresh seafood on a warm summer’s night. Light and full of flavor, the sea’s bounty offers endless possibilities and healthy nutrients like vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
The Best Packaged Food Choices for Busy People
Posted on June 24, 2011
No time to cook from scratch but still want to eat healthy? Consider these “fast” food recommendations 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.
How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain
Posted on June 23, 2011
A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.
Pesticides in Produce: Are Your Faves on The Dirty Dozen List?
Posted on June 23, 2011
Eating your fruits and veggies may not be as simple as you think, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. Warning consumers against the “dirty dozen” — fruits and vegetables most likely to be contaminated with pesticides — it’s an eye-opening study that highlights what really goes into the production of food, and what it means for your family’s health.
Skinny Your Sushi: What to Eat When Dining Out
Posted on June 21, 2011
If you love sushi, you don’t have to give it up — but keep in mind that while fish is healthy, the calories in this cuisine vary depending on how it’s prepared. Here’s how to have your sushi and eat it, too, from Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Can Sugar Substitutes Make You Gain Weight?
Posted on June 21, 2011
No one gets a free pass, not even well-intentioned sweet tooths. Discover the bitter truth about artificial sweeteners from Stephanie McClellan, M.D., and Beth Hamilton, M.D., authors of The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women: Heal the Destructive Effects of Stress on Your Body.
