More pasta, steak, and cheese = a smaller waistline?! Oh, how the rules of healthy weight loss have changed! Hit the flip to find out which “superfoods” actually curb cravings and rev up your body’s calorie-burning engine for a safe slim-down without the deprivation.
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Eat More? Weigh Less? Yes!
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Subtle Changes, Better Health
Kids with high blood pressure? When I was growing up you never heard the words “kids” and “high blood pressure” in the same sentence. But just a month ago, the Centers for Disease Control released findings that show that American children eat as much salt as adults – about 1,000 milligrams too much!* Of course this salt intake has been linked to high blood pressure in children. Unfortunately, high blood pressure, obesity diabetes and a whole host of other issues continue to plague African American adults and children at a rate higher than the general population. So how can a mom encourage her children to be healthier without launching World War IV over a box of chicken nuggets?… More
Shake It Up: The Benefits of Breakfast Smoothies
Tired of eating complex and hearty breakfast foods? Try shaking up your routine with cool and fruity smoothies! Did you know drinking the “healthy stuff” has lifelong benefits? See what Livestrong.com has to say about your morning favorite fruits!… More
Organic or Bust!
Without question, despite a recent report from a Stanford study noting that non-organic/conventional produce has the same nutritional value as organic, I am confident that the less exposure to toxic pesticides the better. Organic is ... More
