Food Labels 101

Keep these food-label terms in mind next time you're browsing the grocery aisles: No Added Sugar — No sugars were added during processing (does NOT mean sugar-free). Fat Free — No more than 0.5 grams of fat per serving. Low Fat — 3 grams of fat or less per serving. Reduced Fat — 25% or more less fat than a serving of the regular version. Calorie...

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Always Hungry? How to Tell if You Really Need to Eat

Our appetite signal can't be trusted. For proof, just look at all the overweight people in this country, who consume more calories than their bodies need. The next time you get the urge to eat, here's how to tell if your hunger is genuine: 1. Look for a slow build. Physical hunger comes on gradually, while emotional hunger is sudden. 2. Listen for the growl. When...

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3 ways to relax and refresh this summer

IstockphotoBy Kimberly HollandReclaim summer's carefree spirit by adapting these three simple tips from life coach Victoria Moran, author of Living a Charmed Life. Health.com: Beat the top summer health hazards Get on island timeWhen you're not at work, consciously switch from busy-life mode to vacation mode—you know, the one where you're not annoyed by a slow store...

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4 age-defying carbs to help you live longer

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large forEatingWell Magazine Lately, I've been noticing fine lines on my face and a growth patch of gray near my right temple. So when one of my colleagues suggested we write about "age-defying carbs," I said, "Sign me up!" I'd read the recentArchives of Internal Medicine study to which my co-worker was referring and knew it...

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Food Fight: Meal Delivery Plans Vie for Supremacy

By Jason Knapfel - DietsInReview.com So, you say that you just don't have time to think about what it takes to eat a healthy diet? While we should all make healthy eating a top priority, sometimes it gets lost in the busy shuffle of life. That's probably why meal delivery services have become a growing trend in the diet industry. While Nutrisystem controls more than half of...

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Do paper toilet seat covers work?

By Trystan L. Bass Posted Mon Jun 6, 2011 2:07pm PDT More from Green Picks blog Most every public restroom in the U.S. offers a dispenser of paper covers to "protect" you while sitting on the toilet. But from what? And why? Isn't this just a waste of paper? If the toilet seat is wet, that disposable paper cover will immediately get wet as well. Your backside...

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Tips to help you beat food addiction

Planning is essential when counting calories.Credit: Wikimedia Commons, Fluff Food addiction is something I have fought for most of my life. It was only during the past few months that I have been able to get a grip on my eating habits. I know that food addiction is a problem among many Americans and decided that it was time I shared the information I had learned. I hope the...

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7 tricks to get more out of cardio workouts

Get more out of your cardio workouts with a few tweaks to your routine.Credit: sxc.hu/ctr, ctr Dreading the treadmill or elliptical machine for your next workout? You could be dealing with cardio workout burnout, which means it's time to ramp things up and make some tweaks to your usual routine. I've found that changing my cardio routineevery two weeks keeps me motivated,...

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7 Foods That Soothe Summer Ailments

Oatmeal As 100-year-old Russian peasants can attest, oatmeal is great for your insides, but it also works wonders on irritated skin. If your kids are unlucky enough to run into some poison ivy or oak on their summer adventures, make a poultice by placing cooked, cooled oatmeal into a cotton cloth and apply to the affected area(s).  Learn how to turn this remedy into...

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Meatless Monday: The Trouble With Soy

Image courtesy of Creative Commons.Written by Melanie Kozlan, Four Green Steps.com Before opting for soy as a dairy alternative, it might be wise to stick with soy alternatives, made from rice or hemp (Hemp milk contains all ten essential amino acids). Despite the soybean industry pushing Soy as the most accessible health food, soy can have incredible health risks including...

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