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How to burn calories at your computer
2007-02-28 02:14:02 That's NEAT! Yes it is, when NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.Developed by a Mayo Clinic physician and nutrition professor, NEAT is a plan where the normally sedentary activities of an office job are transformed into a calorie-burning, weight loss event. Jay Levine, who devised the concept, lost 15 pounds last year walking on his treadmill while answering email and surfing the web!Will it work for you?Can't hurt to try...read all about the concept here.What do you think? Post a comment or drop me an email and let me know! More About: How To , Computer , Comp , Your , Calor
Oscar Mayer recall
2007-02-28 02:14:02 If you have any packages of Oscar Mayer/Louis Rich chicken breast strips and cuts in your fridge get rid of them!Samples of these products have tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria which is not found all that often, but when it is its effects can be fatal.If you want more information, call the Oscar Mayer hotline, 1-800-308-1841. More About: Recall , Call
A good reason for that mornin' cup of joe
2007-02-24 08:11:04 Are you a coffee drinker? Like me, do you enjoy coffee's heavenly aroma and taste, not to mention its power to get you moving in the morning?Turns out coffee may have something more going for it. A study conducted in Spain, and reported on recently in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemisty, found that coffee may be a source of fiber. Fiber? And you thought fiber was only found in whole grains, fruits and veggies!These results need to be confirmed in future studies, but the results are quite interesting. 100 ml of coffee (less than 1/2 a cup) contained between .47 grams and .75 grams of dietary fiber. This is between 2.54 and 20% of the powdered coffee bean. To put this in perspective, the same amount of wine contained .14% fiber and orange juice had .19%.Interesting...Here's the link for the article, More Fiber in Coffee than Orange Juice? if you want to read more. More About: Hat , Reason , Good , That
Watch out for the mushrooms
2007-02-23 20:11:02 Why watch out for the mushrooms? Mush room s are among the latest food recalls for possible E. Coli contamination.The Wellsley Farms brand of fresh mushrooms sold through BJ's Wholesale Club between February 11th and the 19th are the ones suspected of harboring E. Coli.If you think you may have purchased these, please return any you still have in your fridge for a full refund.If you have questions or concerns, please call the Member Care Line, toll free, at 1-800-BJS-CLUB. More About: Watch , Room
Drink up to lose weight?
2007-02-23 20:11:02 There's a new diet aid on store shelves. Guess what? Its water. Well, its actually water with some whey protein added.Sounds kinda strange, huh?Here's the scoop...Protein water, called Special K20, is being manufactured by the same company that gave us Special K. Wonder how I knew? :surprisedQuestion: Why would the Special K people who are marketing their own Special K diet need to sell Protein water if their cereal diet really worked? Think that one over!At any rate, this Special K20 water supposedly helps stop cravings which makes it easier to stay on your diet. With its 50 calories, its certainly not a "free" food.Sure protein is a very satiating nutrient, but for the price--about $6 for 4 bottles??Not for me... I'll stick with low fat milk or cheese instead. More About: Weight , Drink , Lose Weight , Eight , Weigh
The World's 50 Best
2007-02-22 02:08:01 I love to eat out! What about you? If you do, or even if you don't and you just enjoy reading about great food, check out The World 's 50 Best Restaurants. You can even vote on your fav for the 2007 list!What if fine dining is just not your thing. Ever want nutrition information on chain or fast food restaurants?Calorie King is the place to go. (Click on the 'Recipes, Articles and More' tab, then select 'Food Database' from the dropdown menu.) Just for fun...check out the calories and fat content of a scrumptious slice of cheesecake heaven from the Cheesecake Factory (you may never get another craving!), or that slice of pizza you wolfed down while shopping at Costco...you'll be astounded!What's wonderful about this website is you can look up the calories of each food choice a restaurant offers, and decide what you are going to eat before you even get in the car to go there! All you have to do is convince your taste buds to go along... ... More About: The World
Is your eating out of control?
2007-02-21 08:07:03 If you think it is, take heart, you are not alone. According to a recently conducted survey at Harvard, binge eating is more common than any other eating problem. 2.8% of American adults (that's 1 in 35) consider themselves to be binge eaters. That compares to 0.6% that have anorexia, and 1% with bulimia.Researchers have found that bingeing is more common among those with weight issues. Binge eating often begins as a response to some very stressful event, such as a loved one dying, losing a job or even being dumped by a boyfriend. Out-of-control overeating can actually reduce anxiety (for the short term, anyway) and because it makes you feel better, it can quickly become addictive. Its a never ending cycle, though. Here's what happens. Anxiety or other negative, uncomfortable feelings initiate a binge, the binge acts as a sedative, calming you down and helping you to feel better. The problem is that this calm feeling can often be followed by intense guilt feelings, b... More About: Eating Out , Your , Control , Out Of Control , Eating
Cantaloupe and peanut butter recalls
2007-02-20 20:06:03 Cantaloupe and peanut butter aren't two foods that usually are thought of as going together. Not to eat, anyway.Today they are linked together...batches of both have been recalled due to possible salmonella contamination.Individuals from 39 states have been victims of food poisoning from eating peanut butter processed by ConAgra Foods and distributed as Peter Pan and also a WalMart house brand, Great Valley.If you have any in the house, throw it out immediately!Cantaloupes from Dole sold in the Eastern US and Canada have also been recalled due to salmonella. No illnesses have been reported from these Costa Rican-grown melons, however tests on the fruit were positive for contamination.What to do? If you have questions about any cantaloupe bought recently, call the Dole Company at 1-800-232-8888.Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include fever, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. There are about 40,000 cases of salmonella poisoning reported each year in the US, some with fatal outco... More About: Peanut , Recall , Calls , Call , Butte
Ask the online nutritionist...
2007-02-19 20:05:01 This past week I've spent time reading through some online forums about nutrition. One theme that jumped out at me again and again was the confusion that people have about just what to eat. How many calories should I eat? How fast can I lose 25 pounds? What supplement should I take to add muscle bulk? The list goes on...One of the problems is that there are more diets and weight loss supplements available nowadays than you can count...and nearly all claim to be "the answer".Well, obviously "the answer" isn't working...did you know that approximately 2/3's of Americans are considered overweight or obese? Do you have questions about weight loss, healthy eating, or just general nutrition? What are you interested in learning about? (You must be interested in something about food or you wouldn't be reading this blog, now would you? :WINK:)I'd love to help end your nutrition confusion....post a comment or send me an email...let me know...I... More About: Nutrition , Online , Line , The O
Healthy munching from vending machines...too good to be true?
2007-02-16 02:01:04 What foods do you associate with vending machines? Chances are good that visions of Coke, Snickers, Skittles, potato chips and cookies are dancing in your head. Nothing but fat, sugar, sodium and calories all wrapped up in snacks that just taste good, right?Is there any way to make healthy food choices from a vending machine? Some selections certainly are considered more healthy than others. Foods that tend to have higher vitamin, mineral and perhaps fiber contents aren't always readily visible, though, but you can find them. What sorts of "healthier" foods do I mean?Nuts, dried fruit, pretzels, whole grain cereal bars, baked chips, bottled water or 100% fruit juices are some to be on the look out for.It does appear that other healthy foods will soon be finding their way into a vending machine near you, though! In fact, if you live in San Diego, you may have seen some already.What am I talking about?YoNaturals has successfully piloted healthy food vending machines... More About: Health , Mac , Machine , Machines , Chine
Happy Chocolate Day!
2007-02-15 14:00:10 On this special day of love, roses and yes, chocolate, I thought it was time for a break from our usual food news.I received the following from another nutritionist, Jessica Setnick, in her monthly ezine, Snackbites with Jessica. (If you want to sign up for your own subscription, head on over to her website, Understandingnutrition.)Here goes...10 Rules for Being Human1. You will receive a body.You may like it or hate it, but it will be yours until further notice.2. You will learn lessons.You are enrolled in a full-time informational school called life. Each day in this school you will have the opportunity to learn lessons. You may like the lessons or think them irrelevant and stupid, but they will keep coming.3. There are no mistakes.Growth is a process of trial and error experimentation. The “failed” experiments (lessons that don’t meet your expectations) are as much a part of the process as the experiment that ultimately “works.”4. A lesson is repeated until learned.A lesson will... More About: Chocolate , Happy , Cola , Late , Chocolat
Healthy Eating at a Deli
2007-02-14 13:59:02 Are you trying to eat healthy? Have better success eating healthy at home than when eating out?Here's a few tips for choosing healthy sandwiches from a deli, from a book I recommend, So What Can I Eat?! How to Make Sense of the New Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Make Them Your Own (Wiley 2006), Elisa Zied, MS, RD, with Ruth Winter, MS.1. Order sandwiches made on whole-wheat bread.2. Ask for less meat (2 to 4 ounces should be plenty, depending on your individual calorie needs).3. Ask for vegetable toppings like lettuce, tomato, peppers, grilled vegetables or a small amount (1/8) of a small avocado.4. Ask for sides of condiments like mayonnaise (light or regular) or salad dressing and apply them yourself.5. Order a half sandwich and a small cup of vegetable-based soup, such as minestrone. More About: Health , Healthy , Eating , Deli , Heal
Walking for weight loss...pedometer recommendations
2007-02-14 13:59:02 Walking has become quite a popular way to get fit and burn off some calories. Exercise is good for you, right?Do you know how far you walk? Before pedometers, I've been known to go for a long walk, then get in the car and try and retrace my steps, figuring out the total distance I walked via the car's odometer.Trust me, a pedometer is much easier, is probably more accurate, and is really not too expensive.Like anything else in life, you get what you pay for, though. There are some very inexpensive models you can buy (I'm talking $3 or $4), but for the most part these are inaccurate and a waste of time.Here are a few tips compiled by members of the Weight Management practice group of the American Dietetic Association-- you might find these helpful if you decide to go pedometer-shopping: Look for these features: Ensure closed case protection. Pedometer Leash/safety strap Get warranty if able. Model that flips open and spring loaded clip vs. molded plastic clip th... More About: Weight Loss , Men , Edom , Walking
Your Online Nutritionist Discussion Forum changes
2007-02-11 13:57:03 Sorry, but I have had to close down the Discussion Forum at Your Online Nutrition ist. Hopefully this will only be temporary.There have been a number of individuals signing on that are really not interested in discussing their nutrition issues, they are just looking for a place to peddle their products or distribute smut. Yuck!I'm working on a solution, but in the meantime, I apologize that this action was necessary. Drop me an email if you have an issue that you would like discussed--I'll address it in future blog postings.Thanks for your understanding,Sue More About: Change
Can you Squidoo?
2007-02-11 13:57:03 I'll bet you can! Look at the new Squid oo lens for Your Online Nutritionist at http://www.squidoo.com/youronlinenutritio nist (you can ignore the Google ads...they are not all ones I recommend!)Don't forget to browse through my list of recommended nutritious reads...how would you rank them?
Nutrition Facts 102: Labelman to the Rescue!
2007-02-07 19:54:01 How much time have you spent reading nutrition labels? (And I'm not talking about a quick scan to find out how many calories the food contains!) There really is quite a bit of information contained on a Nutrition Fact s label, and once you know what it all means you are equipped to make the most informed decisions possible about the foods you buy and eat. For example, ever wondered what % Daily Value (DV) refers to? What does it mean when the label on the box of your favorite cereal that you eat every morning for breakfast lists the potassium content at 230mg or 7% DV? Is that adequate to meet your needs or not? Daily Values are a way to represent your requirements for a given nutrient assuming you follow a 2000 calorie diet. Why 2000 calories? Its a good, average figure for an adult's calorie requirements, although some people need more calories than this and others less, depending on age, weight and physical activity levels. There is a fun online learning tool called, Mak... More About: Label , Rescue
Have a sweet tooth?
2007-02-07 01:52:02 Let's face it. There aren't many among us that don't have a sweet tooth. (ok..now you know, I do too!) Sometimes it is just plain agonizing to pass up those sweet treats that are sooooo yummy good. Maybe the results of a study recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Nov. 2006) will make you think twice before you reach for that extra soda.Researchers from Sweden examined the diets of 80,000 men and women over a 7 year period. They found that those individuals that consumed added sugars at least 5 times daily had a 70% greater chance of developing pancreatic cancer than those who consumed no added sugar.And get this...those who drank 2 or more sodas a day had twice the risk of developing pancreatic cancer than those who drank none! More About: Sweet , Have
Snack Attacks: Dieting boon or disaster?
2007-02-03 13:50:05 Are you a snacker or a 3-squares a day person? Either way, what you know about snacking and snacking smart can really help your weight loss efforts.Take this short true or false quiz to test your snacking knowledge: True or false? 1. People who snack often have more cavities.2. Overweight people are the snackers among us.3. Snack s are bad for children.4. All snacks are bad.5. The main problem with snacks is portion control.6. Snacking when you are not hungry but because you are bored, frustrated or stressed is not a good habit.7. It's a good idea to stash healthful snacks in your desk at work for days when you are too rushed to go out for lunch.8. There's no such thing as a healthful snack Here are the answers. 1. True . People who constantly nibble have more cavities.2. False . Snacking can help control hunger and prevent overeating at meals.3. False . Some children need snacks to meet their energy needs.4. False . Choose your snacks wisely so you are not filling u... More About: Diet , Disaster , Dieting , Attacks
Online programs for weight loss--what works?
2007-02-03 13:50:05 There are a wide variety of online weight loss plans available now...how do you choose the right one for you? Do any of them work?A recent pilot study reported on in Obesity (vol 15: 155-164, 2007) was aimed to find out.In the study, 124 individuals participated in both an online commercial program which relied primarily on self-help, and an online program which was more structured and led by a trained therapist.Which do you think was a more successful approach?Weight loss was actually greater for individuals in the structured online program with a leader than it was for those opting to go it alone with the self-help commercial site approach.So...what does this mean for you? If you are considering any online weight loss program or classes, be sure and ask questions before you sign up. Its important to find out as much as you can...what credentials does the online professional have who is leading the program? Is the program individualized, or is it a one-size-fits all? What does ... More About: Weight Loss , Programs , Work
100 Smartest Diet Tips Ever
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Ready to start writing those Healthy New Year's resolutions? To get you started, you may want to check out this article from Prevention.com, 100 Smart est Diet Tips Ever: http://www.prevention.com/article/0,577 ... etTipsEver The list was compiled by RD's who are media spokespeople and/or heads of practice groups for the American Dietetic Association.Have you ever tried any or these? Which seem like winners? Any losers in the bunch? Blog Favorites: Technorati Profile More About: Arte , Mart
Its time to relax!
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Have you finished your holiday shopping yet? Are you ready for the hustle and bustle of the season to slow down alittle? Maybe you need just a touch of quietness and peace in the midst of the all the chaos.A colleague sent this holiday gift in her recent e-newsletter, so I thought I'd pass it on to you.Sit back, relax for a few minutes and watch the snow fall...Happy Holidays! More About: Time , Relax
Fighting fat with a nasal spray??
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Just imagine you could block your sense of both smell and taste by using a nasal spray. Since you couldn't smell all those tantalizing scents that encourage you to eat, would you eat less and then lose weight?Interesting question.And researchers are now asking that very same question. Read about it here, along with some other dieting devices currently under study: http://today.reuters.com/news/articlene ... ticlePage2 More About: Fight , With , Fighting , Nasa , Spray
Eating healthy through the holiday season
2007-01-31 01:47:01 I ran across this article today that contains some great ideas to keep your diet on the right track through all those holiday celebrations. Click on the link below to access it: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/heal ... lites.html More About: Health , Holiday , Season , Through , Healthy
Nutrition 101: Breakfast on the run
2007-01-31 01:47:01 If you are anything like me, sometimes voices from my childhood can replay themselves, especially when I least want to hear them! Does this sound familiar? Its one of those frantic, chaotic mornings when you oversleep, you can’t find what blouse you want to wear because its in the dirty clothes hamper, you run out of toilet paper, then you forget that you son needs a lunch packed…you know what I mean. You barely make it out the door with your shoes on, never mind a nutritious breakfast in your belly. Eating healthy is the absolute last thing on your mind, and then that voice…”Did you eat breakfast? Good nutrition depends upon eating healthy to start your day!” Ever since you were a child you probably remember hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. From your mom to your teacher, they told you that filling up in the morning with a nutritious breakfast was instrumental to thinking and performing your best throughout the day. You may have even heard that eating... More About: Breakfast , Break , Nutrition , Fast , Brea
Your Online Nutritionist Discussion Forum: Join for FREE!
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Its almost the end of 2006, and time for those 2007 New Year's resolutions. Are losing weight and improving your health on your list? I hope so! One way to get started making 2007 your healthiest year ever is to join our Online Nutrition ist Discussion Forum ... right now its free! Yes, for a limited time join for free and get answers to your nutrition questions. You'll also receive enouragement and support from me as well as others, and get the chance to support others with a common goal, too.You deserve it!To join, simply click on the link below and get registered! Start meeting with others who are making the commitment to be their healthiest ever in 2007! http://www.youronlinenutritionist.com/php BB2/login.php More About: Free , Your , Join
Losing Weight with Supplements: Fact or Fiction?
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Have you tried using a dietary supplement to help you shed those extra pounds? Have you spent $$$ without losing a pound, or even worse, losing and then gaining it all back again?There are quite a few different supplements available...how do you know which ones are safe and effective? Which ones contain ingredients with harmful side effects?Do some research first and don't let yourself be swayed by sophisticated advertising. Your health (and wallet) depend upon it!My free ebook, Losing Weight with Supplements: Fact or Fiction ?, will tell you everything you need to know to help you make the best choice!Click on the link below to sign up to receive your free copy! http://www.youronlinenutritionist.com More About: Men , With
Health Horrors: 10 foods you could do without!
2007-01-31 01:47:01 A new year is now upon us. And for most, that means its time to reflect, change some old habits, write down those resolutions and get started on a new path to healthy living (aka, lose weight!!)Of course that means being more conscious of what you eat. While I believe that all foods can be eaten as part of a healthy diet (providing portion control, balance, variety and moderation are exercised as well), some foods definitely pack more of a nutritional punch than others.But which foods are the worst? Several well known registered dietitians and nutritionists were asked which foods they considered to be health horrors. Read the article, below, to find out.But before you do, ask yourself what you would include on the list of top 10 health horrors. What foods have all the makings of a 'nutrition nightmare'? Add a comment and let us know what you chose! http://www.meatlessmonday.com/site/Page ... name=news2 More About: Health , Food , Horror , With , Foods
Diet pills in trouble
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Looks like the makers of Cortislim, Trimspa, One-a-day Weight Smart and Xenadrine EFX are in trouble with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) because of using scientifically-unsubstantiated claims about their products.Another example of less-than-truth-in-advertising.If you have bought one of these products in the past, there may be a refund coming, although the details of how this will happen have not been worked out yet.Read about the FTC's decision here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 00388.html More About: Diet , Pills
What's to eat in 2007?
2007-01-31 01:47:01 Food fads come and go. Take a minute and reflect back on some popular foods from years past...does anyone buy oat bran anymore? Remember when the grocery store shelves couldn't stay stocked with the grain because it was so popular--at the time, the latest and greatest health food?Soy foods, especially soy milks, have become extremely popular lately. Will demand continue, or dwindle down as other new foods compete?Food for thought...(ok, I know that was bad :raspberry:) I came across this interesting article today that predicts what will be on the food hit parade for 2007, everything from A - Z. Read what the authors have to say after picking the brains of some experts in the food world... http://www.ajc.com/news/content/living/ ... tions.html More About: What , Hat
Another diet disaster: starvation in disguise
More articles from this author:2007-01-31 01:47:01 Have you heard of the lastest fad diet? (This is one that should be called "Diet ing Disaster " because that is just what it is!)Read the NY Times article about master cleanse: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/fashi ... ref=health Could spending all that time in the bathroom be worth it? There are much safer, less painful ways to lose weight! More About: Other , Star , Another 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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