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| Dealing with food cravings |
| 2008-05-23 10:48:55 |
Food cravings...do those nasty compulsions cause you to overindulge in sweets and goodies which end up wrecking your healthy eating plans? You are not alone! Most of us experience them at some time or another.How do you deal with them? Succumb? Use all the willpower you can muster to fight them off?Check out this great article on how to deal with food cravings...it includes some fabulously helpful tips:Got cravings? Ditch that diet mentality...
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| Now the bad news... |
| 2008-05-22 10:49:19 |
After reading my previous post about the new service available from Wellsphere to access nutritional information on menu items from chain restaurants, you may be in for some News">bad news.If the following article in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is accurate, that is.According to their report, many of these chain restaurants are guilty of misrepresenting the actual nutrient data contained in their "healthy" food choices.Here's an example. Taco Bell's Grilled Steak Soft Taco is listed by the restaurant as containing 4.5 grams of fat, when an actual analysis revealed 20 grams. Not good.Click here to read the full story....
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| How to find healthy restaurant menu items |
| 2008-05-07 14:22:13 |
Wellsphere.com has unleashed a new service that is bound to make healthy eating while dining out easier than you ever thought possible. In fact, its only a text message away.All you need is your cell phone.What makes this service so handy is that you can find out the nutritional content of menu items while you are in the restaurant reading the menu and trying to decide what to order. Now that's efficient.You got it:WINK:How does it work?Simply send a text message to 878787 with the words "diet" + "restaurant name" + "menu item" and presto...nutritional info right at your fingertips.Did I mention that the service is FREE?The same information can als...
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| Another nationwide meat recall |
| 2008-05-05 12:25:47 |
Gourmet Boutique has announced the recall of both chicken and beef products which may contain the harmful bacteria, Listeria monocytogenes.Used in products such as burritos and chicken salads, the affected brands include Jan's and Archer Farms, in addition to Gourmet Boutique.No illnesses have been reported thus far, but please be on the lookout for any suspected foods in your refrigerator. Listeria contamination can cause serious, even fatal complications especially in people with compromised immune systems. Pregnant women are also at high risk.Read more about the recall here....
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| Are you taking one of these dietary supplements? |
| 2008-05-02 10:53:29 |
The FDA just released a warning concerning the dietary supplements "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula", in the Orange/Peach/Tangerine flavors. Excessively high levels of both selenium and chromium were found. If you take one of these supplements and are experiencing fatigue, low blood sugar, hyperactivity or muscle cramping you may be affected. High intakes of these trace minerals can also cause liver and kidney problems, so please see your doctor immediately.The FDA also wants to be informed about people who are affected, so contact them through the MedWatch program at 800-FDA-1088 or online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/how.htm.For more information on this, click here....
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| Another reason to eat those leafy greens |
| 2008-05-01 11:12:03 |
Leafy green veggies...most people realize these are full of vitamins, minerals and of course fiber, but did you know that a once-a-day habit of eating these could reduce your risk of lung cancer?That's what a recently reported study from Spain found.Researchers there examined the diets of 617 adult men and women, half who had lung cancer and half who didn't. Their results showed that those subjects who ate their leafy greens at least once a day had a lower risk of developing lung cancer than those who ate them less than 5 times per week.Interestingly enough, this result was even true for those individuals who had smoked in the past.One more reason to go for the greens!...
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| Can a nutrition expert help? |
| 2008-04-16 10:13:42 |
Do you ever get frustrated at trying so hard to lose weight? Maybe you are even successful at it, yet eventually that weight creeps back on?Maybe you are a dieting veteran, trying all the latest fads promising quick results only to end disappointed when all your efforts don't pan out the way you had hoped.Perhaps you have thought about consulting a nutrition expert for help, yet you are unsure how to proceed. What holds you back? Are you afraid they'll put you on some plan where you'll feel hungry all the time? Maybe you're afraid some of your favorite foods will be prohibited.Here's a suggestion for you. Don't let your fears stop you from getting the help and encouragement you need.Whe...
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| Stonyfield Farms yogurt recall |
| 2008-04-02 11:18:21 |
Stonyfield Farms has announced a recall on their 6 oz blueberry nonfat yogurts with the following code dates on the bottom of the containers:Apr 13 08Apr 14 08Apr 15 08April 25 08Apr 26 08Consumers have reported finding bits of glass and plastic in the products.Here is a link to the press release to read more about it:http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/st ... 03_08.html...
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| Check these out... |
| 2008-03-26 13:59:23 |
One of the nutrition experts that I highly recommend is Anne Fletcher, RD. She is the award winning author of Thin for Life, a book which describes the real life strategies that people who have been successful at losing weight use to make sure the weight stays off for good.Her newest book, Weight Loss Confidential, has a similar theme, although it deals strictly with teens. A companion journal to the book is available, too. Click on the links below to view a couple of short videos in which Anne and a number of her teen clients discuss their weight loss journeys:http://link.brightcove.com/services/lin ... 1443772515http://link.brightcove.com/services/lin ... 1443772300What do you think? I'd love to hear your comments on these......
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| Calling all Honduran cantaloupes... |
| 2008-03-24 16:36:23 |
Yes, another recall. This time its fresh cantaloupe from the Agropecuaria Montelibano company based in Honduras. So far consumers in 16 states have become ill after eating the Salmonella-contaminated melons. Keep in mind that any cut cantaloupe used in fruit trays or bowls is on the suspect list, too. Here are two links with further information; one from MSNBC and the other from the FDA:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23769410/http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/charlie03_08.html...
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| This is so incredible you won't believe it! |
| 2008-03-20 13:11:00 |
Advice on nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle is easy to come by these days. The problem is that not everyone is qualified to speak on the subject. Just because someone calls themselves a nutrition expert, doesn't mean that they actually are.Take the following, for example. The president of the American Dietetic Association has a DOG that is a member in good standing of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants. Yes, I did say DOG.If you don't believe me, check this out:http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ad ... U_HTML.htmAnybody can sound like they are a nutrition expert, not everybody is....
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| Picture food journaling |
| 2008-03-13 10:50:37 |
Trying to keep a food journal, writing down each and every morsel of food you eat? It can get tedious, and remembering to take paper and pen with you everywhere is not easy.If you take you cell phone with you everywhere, you are in luck! This service makes it easy to keep a food journal...Check out the following article: Snap JudgementFor more information on signing up for this service, click here....
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| Don't go it alone |
| 2008-03-12 11:16:03 |
A recent study reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that weight loss is more successful long term when a person gets monthly help and support from a nutrition counselor. This can be as little as a 10 -15 minute phone conversation! Just enough to just keep you on the right track.Bottom line...don't go it alone! Yes it may cost you alittle to get professional guidance, but wouldn't you rather keep the weight off than re-gain it again? That sounds cheaper in the long run to me! :HAPPY:You can read the original study in JAMA here, or a summary article in USA Today here....
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| Your brain on Krispy Kremes |
| 2008-03-07 12:02:17 |
Now that I've got your attention...Read the release (with the same title) about some interesting new research. Click here for access.What do you think?...
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| This is just unbelieveable... |
| 2008-03-05 12:18:05 |
Another food recall!What is going on? This time the culprit is Salmonella, or should I say potential Salmonella contamination associated with Aunt Jemima Pancake and Waffle Mix, the original, original complete and the buttermilk complete varieties.Check your cupboards for any 2 or 5 pound boxes with "Best Before" dates between Feb 8 - 16, 2009. Here's the consumer toll free number to find out all the details:1-800-407-2247.This recall does not include any other Aunt Jemima products....
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| Another dietary supplement disaster |
| 2008-03-04 11:50:42 |
Have you or anyone you know purchased the dietary supplement Airborne, the one which promises to reduce your risk of getting a cold? If so, have you heard about the $23.3 million lawsuit against the manufacturer for false advertising?Check out the info here...you may be eligible for a refund!...
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| What Can a Dentist Teach You? |
| 2008-03-04 10:22:24 |
It turns out plenty!Dr. Joe Capista has just released a new book, not about nutrition specifically, although there is a chapter devoted to the importance of health and fitness. His book..."What Can a Dentist Teach You about Business, Life and Success?" addresses dreams, goals and achievement...the "inner game" of choosing a healthy lifestyle.Check out this sample chapter: http://www.joecapista.com/samplechapters.htm#1Sound interesting?Order you own copy of What Can a Dentist Teach You about Business, Life and Success? within the next 24 hours and receive over $2,551 in bonus gifts from experts around the globe. Go to http://www.joecapista.com/amazon.htm...
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| Need some motivation for losing weight? |
| 2008-02-22 11:00:03 |
Are you someone who is looking for some inspiration, somemotivation to keep your focused on losing weight?Well, here's a new approach.A music CD just for dieters. You can check out the details in thefollowing news story:http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Fitness/st ... amp;page=1What do you think? Is it worth trying?...
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| In case you haven't heard... |
| 2008-02-18 17:51:41 |
The largest beef recall ever just announced...you can read about it here:http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080217/ap_ ... ouse_abuseor here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23213578/Looks like most of the beef involved was used for school lunch programs or in fast food restaurants. At this point there doesn't appear to be a major public health threat, but be sure and check the source of any beef you may have in your fridge or freezer. If in doubt where it came from, pitch it!...
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| Got energy? |
| 2008-02-01 18:55:09 |
Standing in line at the grocery store several days ago I overheard a conversation between the couple in front of me. The woman turnedto her companion and said, "I am feeling so tired." The reply back was, "Here you go, try one of these," as her friend reached over and grabbed a Red Bull from the nearby refrigerated case.Does this sound familiar? Have you gotten into the habit of reaching for that "instant energy" when you are feeling run down and out of steam?I ran across an article about energy drinks that was pretty enlightening.Its a good summary, so rather than just repeat the informationfor you, here's the link so you can read all the details yourself:http://nutrition.ucdavis.edu/InfoSheets ... nkFact.pdfBottom li...
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| What's your supplement IQ? |
| 2008-01-18 14:01:03 |
Think you are pretty knowledgeable about dietary supplements? If you do, you are in a minority, according to a recent survey reported on in the following article:http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRel ... RN20071213What vitamins and minerals do you take? Do you know why you take them?What do you think? Add your opinion as a comment...why do you think this confusion exists and can be done about it?...
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| Now this sounds like a great New Year's resolution! |
| 2008-01-08 11:49:51 |
How are your New Year's resolutions shaping up as we are into the 2nd week of 2008?How about adding one more?Try living 14 years longer. Doesn't sound bad, does it? Well, if the results of a recently published study are accurate you may be able to do just that.You can read the summary of the article on msnbc.com, or access the complete study here....
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| You can survive the holidays without gaining weight |
| 2007-12-07 13:24:08 |
| If thoughts of all the goodies served at this time of year make younervous, make you wonder if you can make it through till Januarywithout gaining weight, I'm here to tell you that you can.Yes, you really can.Its going to take some thinking, some planning, some preparation,but you can do it. You can stay true to your healthy eating andweight loss goals during this season...a season when most people areoverindulging (and often feeling sluggish and gross afterwards).First, and probably most important, is to make time for yourself! Schedule in "me" time on your daily calendar. Remember that in spite of all the glorious culinary delights youwill find yourself facing this month, January still comes. Close your eyes for a minute and think about January. Imagine that the
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| Adding omega-3s... |
| 2007-12-06 11:48:48 |
There has been so much attention lately to the importance of omega-3s in our diets...you know, eat fatty fish at least twice a week or take fish oil capsules if you don't like fish for heart health.Here's another alternative.Healthy Harvest pasta will now be manufactured with omega-3s added.Click here for a short announcement about the new product line.Don't know the details yet on how much a serving of Ronzoni's whole wheat pasta will contain, but it will be interesting to find out.I'll keep you posted....
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| Small is Big (yes, you read that right) |
| 2007-11-29 15:45:32 |
If you are sick and tired of the huge portions served by most restaurants, you will love reading about the latest trend. Check out the story by clicking on the link below:http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071129/lf_ ... _trends_dcIt appears that FINALLY the message has gotten through that big is not always better when it comes to food.Wonder if the fast food chains will follow suit? What do you think?...
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| Real food now...check it out |
| 2007-11-26 17:37:56 |
Saw this short video today called "The Mouth Revolution". It is such a hoot! Plus its underlying message is right on.Check it out by clicking here.This was created and produced by freerangestudios.com...
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| Metabolife in trouble...big time |
| 2007-11-16 12:36:19 |
We all know that not not everything you hear or read about is true. That's certainly true in advertising.Take the latest example from the weight loss industry...Metabolife.Michael Ellis, former president and founder of Metabolife International has been found guilty of lieing to the FDA. What about?Apparently the company had received thousands of complaints regarding their supplement that contained ephedra, but Ellis instead told the FDA they hadn't received any complaints.Oops...actually BIG oops in my opinion.Read more about the details here.Particularly when it comes to supplements, its buyer beware!...
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| How big is big? |
| 2007-11-13 13:03:49 |
When it comes to portion sizes, "big" is truly big, especially compared to what "big" meant years ago. Ponder these outrageous (but true) examples*:- In the 1970's, 7-11 stores sold soda pop in 12 and 20 ouncesizes. In 1988 they introduced the Double Gulp which was ½ gallon(64 ounces)!- In 1954, Burger King sold one size of French fries, calledregular at 2.6 ounces, today that's the small size. How about the king at 6.8 ounces!- Get this one...Starbuck's originally offered a "Short" 8 ouncecoffee, which is no longer sold. Now your choices are Tall (12 oz),Grande (16 oz) or Venti (20 oz).- Think about this one...in 1984, the recipe for Toll House ChocolateChip Cookies on the bags of Nestle's chocolate chips made 100cookies. Three years l...
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| Weight Loss Made Simple |
| 2007-11-07 16:26:32 |
Ever wonder why the diets you have been on in the past never worked long term? Here is your answer! Weight Loss Made Simple: 7 Secrets to Success 45 minute audio /MP3 download $15.99Click here to purchase....
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| Oh yes, and don't forget the frozen pizza |
| 2007-11-05 11:46:14 |
One more to add to the list of food recalls.This time its frozen pizza from General Mills. Several varieties of both Tortinos and Jeno's may be contaminated with E.coli.View the complete list and what to do about it here....
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| Is it really possible? More beef recalled... |
| 2007-11-05 11:39:05 |
Yes, its getting pretty hard to believe, isn't it?Cargill is the latest company to join those that have had to recall beef because of possible E.coli contamination.Click here for all the details....
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| Another reason to get your kids off the couch... |
| 2007-11-02 11:31:03 |
We are all aware that couch potato kids are more likely to put on some extra pounds. And yes, we know that daily exercise will help prevent this. But, according to a study reported on at a recent Obesity Society meeting, daily exercise may also fire up kids' brain power.You can read about the study in this USA Today article, here....
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| What to do for that candy hangover... |
| 2007-11-01 14:18:22 |
Overindulge last night? Wished you hadn't raided the kids' goodie bags?Cheer up...its not the end of the world, and certainly not the end of your healthy eating. Understandably though, you may be starting to think about the upcoming holiday season, and how easy it is to pack on a few pounds at this time of year.Did you know that keeping a record of everything you eat (called a food record or food journal) is one of the most effective things you can do to keep from overindulging?That's right. Simply being aware of what you are eating, keeping track of it helps curb the overeating.There is a very easy, convenient way to keep a food journal, too, by using your cell phone camera or digital camera. Simply "click" on what you eat, and send the picture to your very ow...
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| Happy Healthy Halloween |
| 2007-10-31 16:12:02 |
I came across this blog post today from the American Dietetic Association's blog, RDs Weigh In.Remember, though, Halloween is a fun time so resist the temptation to turn it into just another occasion when you have to do without. Moderation and portion control are the keys to enjoying the day without letting it destroy your healthy eating intentions....
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| E. coli strikes again |
| 2007-10-26 13:28:07 |
This is just unbelievable, yet its true. Another E.coli food recall...this time hamburger...again.Read all about it in yesterday's MSNBC article....
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| Chocolate 101 |
| 2007-10-26 13:17:17 |
Halloween, its right around the corner. What will the trick-or-treaters at your door get in their goodie bags this year?More than likely it involves chocolate! Because of our love of this sweet treat, I thought you might find the following facts about it interesting...Q: Where does chocolate come from?A: Chocolate is made from beans which grow on cacao trees. After harvest, the beans are first removed from their pods, fermented, then dried and roasted and finally ground into cocoa liquor. From there the liquor is pressed into cocoa butter and cocoa cake. These are then ground to make cocoa powder.Q: How long has chocolate been around?A: Chocolate has been consumed for centuries, both as a medicine and as a food. The cacao bean and its products have be...
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| Does exercise cause overeating? |
| 2007-10-25 12:04:40 |
Do you tend to eat more when you exercise regularly? According to a recent study presented at the Obesity Society meeting, for some individuals this may be the case.You can read more about the study details here.What do you think? Do you eat more when you exercise more?Be sure and post your opinion...this is a great topic for discussion!...
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| Fight wrinkles with sugar |
| 2007-10-22 10:44:51 |
Or should I say without sugar.Its true. Researchers now believe that high sugar intake throughout ones life can cause skin wrinkles.Click here to read this msnbc story.Perhaps this will make you think twice before dipping into your Halloween treat bowl :sad...
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| Should you dump your diet? |
| 2007-10-19 10:23:05 |
Take a minute and think about the word diet . What immediately comes to your mind ?If you are anything like me, its words like deprivation, depressing , drudgery, hardship or disappointing --- talk about negativity! No wonder diets dont work
. they are so difficult!So how does one lose weight? The first secret to ensuring weight loss success is to take some time to plan and prepare what you going to eat. That may be difficult to hear, but its true. Lasting change wont happen unless you plan for it.Planning seems so impractical in this obesogenic we live in. What do I mean by that? Everywhere you look there is food or an advertisement encouraging us to think about food and eat, eat, eat! As a result, it becomes second nature to overeat and gain w...
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| Does stress make you run to the fridge? |
| 2007-10-16 11:07:17 |
If it does, you are certainly not alone.Eating in response to stress often causes us to make poor food choices which usually lead to overeating which eventually results in weight gain.Admittedly, this tends to really hit home for me. Even as a nutritionist I struggle with wanting something ooey, gooey and simply scumptious to eat when particularly stressed about something. We learn from an early age to associate food with comfort and love, feeling good. Special occasions and holiday celebrations often revolve around food. Its natural, then, when stressed to run to food seeking the comfort of something delicious to eat.Take a minute and think about some times in your life or situations where the amount of stress or distress that you were under caused you...
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