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Dealing with food cravings
2008-05-23 17:48:00
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 17:49:00
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 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 21:22:00
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 also be accessed from your Mac or PC...just go to Wellternatives.There you can also search the complete list of restaurants that have the nutritional content of their foods accessible. Think you'll try it? If you do, be sure and post a comment and tell us about your experience. Bon appetit'!
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Another nationwide meat recall
2008-05-05 19:25:00
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 17:53:00
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 18:12:00
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 17:13:00
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.Where to start? Check out a person's background and credentials carefully before swallowing any advice hook, line and sinker! They may, or may not, know what they are talking about.Click on the link below to read a recent article from a Dallas newspaper on how to ...
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Stonyfield Farms yogurt recall
2008-04-02 18:18:00
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/s t ... 03_08.html
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Check these out...
2008-03-26 19:59:00
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/servi ces/lin ... 1443772515http://link.brightcove.com/serv ices/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 22:36:00
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/char lie03_08.html
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This is so incredible you won't believe it!
2008-03-20 19:11:00
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 16:50:00
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 17:16:00
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.

Your brain on Krispy Kremes
2008-03-07 19:02:00
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 19:18:00
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.

Another dietary supplement disaster
2008-03-04 18:50:00
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 17:22:00
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

Need some motivation for losing weight?
2008-02-22 18:00:00
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/Fitnes s/st ... amp;page=1What do you think? Is it worth trying?
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In case you haven't heard...
2008-02-19 00:51:00
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/Look s 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?
2008-02-02 01:55:00
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/Inf oSheets ... nkFact.pdfBottom line: Try a nap :)
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What's your supplement IQ?
2008-01-18 21:01:00
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/pr essRel ... 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 18:49:00
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 20:24:00
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 holidays are over. Will this year be like others in the past?Do you usually have to crash diet or join some fad program to tryand lose all the weight you gained since Thanksgiving? How will you feel abo...
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Adding omega-3s...
2007-12-06 18:48:00
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 22:45:00
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
2007-11-27 00:37:00
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 19:36:00
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 20:03:00
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 later, in 1987, the exact same recipe onlymade 60 cookies!Need more convincing? Click on the following links to take 2 shortquizzes which will test your knowledge of portion size. Try your hand at ...

Weight Loss Made Simple
2007-11-07 23:26:00
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.

Oh yes, and don't forget the frozen pizza
2007-11-05 18:46:00
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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