Nutrition

Hey Waiter! There's a Megacalorie in My Stew!

Michael F. Jacobson | Posted 07.12.2009 | Living


Michael F. Jacobson

The restaurant industry had resisted calorie labeling for years, but the future is clear: consumers, want nutrition information when they're ordering at restaurants.

Got Acid Reflux? Will Your Medicine Break Your Bones??

Ashley Koff | Posted 07.11.2009 | Living


Ashley Koff

What is Acid Reflux, really?

How To Lessen Your Addiction To Animal Based Foods

Alison Rose Levy | Posted 07.10.2009 | Living


Alison Rose Levy

I decided it was the time to find out how hard it would be to loosen/lessen my addiction to animal based foods--and for several weeks I did.

Americans Are Less Healthy Than They Were in 1988

nytimes.com | Roni Caryn Rabin | Posted 07.10.2009 | Living


Five fruits and vegetables a day. Exercise, several times a week at least. No smoking. Anyone who hasn't heard the healthy lifestyle message has to...

Eating For Two? Expectant Moms Gain Too Much Weight

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


WASHINGTON — Eating for two? New guidelines are setting how much weight women should gain during pregnancy _ surprisingly little if they're alre...

Fizzy Math: Tax Soda to Pay for Health Care and Prevention

Michael F. Jacobson | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Michael F. Jacobson

Americans are already taxed by soda. Out of every paycheck, and on every April 15, we're each paying to treat diseases promoted by the overconsumption of these uniquely worthless drinks.

The Scary Consequences Of Yo-Yo Dieting

Yo-Yo Diet | Jeryl Brunner | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living


For his role in The Machinist, Christian Bale lost nearly 65 pounds, maintaining his frail frame by eating only 275 calories a day over the course of ...

Soup: Dieting's Best Kept Secret

BBC NEWS | Jack Challoner | Posted 06.27.2009 | Living


Imagine a typical lunchtime meal - say, chicken and vegetables with a glass of water. If you eat the food and drink the water, you will feel full ...

Losing Lbs Per Week? How About 10lbs!

Stefan Aschan | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

You can lost more than 2 lbs a week if you increase your calorie deficit by reducing calories taken in through food or by increasing your activity level to increase the number of calories burned.

A Recipe For Longevity: 33 Of The Healthiest Foods On Earth

David H. Murdock | Posted 06.20.2009 | Living


David H. Murdock

Is it possible to live to 125 or maybe 150? It's certainly a possibility! My secret: large quantities of fruit and vegetables, plus an hour of daily exercise.

STUDY: Loss Of Appetite In Eldery Linked To Depression

Rodale News | Emily Main | Posted 06.15.2009 | Living


That sappy greeting-card commercial, in which an 8-year-old boy cheers up his older neighbor with a card "just because," may be on to something. A new...

Let's Ask Marion Nestle: Did Oprah's KFC Giveaway Do Us Any Favors?

Kerry Trueman | Posted 06.07.2009 | Green


Kerry Trueman

Dr. Nestle: "My conclusion: the grilled chicken option is about marketing, not health. The proof? Oprah talked about it."

Why Are We Americans So Fat?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 06.06.2009 | Living


Irene Rubaum-Keller

The food industry has spent 25 million dollars a day selling kids frosted pop tarts, sugary cereal and candy.

Food and Farming in Obama's First 100 Days

Michael Pollan | Posted 06.04.2009 | Green


Michael Pollan

Perhaps the most encouraging action so far has come from the East Wing, where Michelle Obama has been speaking out about the importance of real, fresh food, home cooking and gardening.

Quitting Soda Cold Turkey

Jerusha Klemperer | Posted 06.04.2009 | Living


Jerusha Klemperer

This is my coming out party. I, um, drink soda. Specifically, Diet Coke. Sometimes I manage to quit, but then I always come a'crawlin' back.

Summer Washboard Abs

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

The reason some people have washboard abs is that they lower their body fat to approximately 13 - 14 % or less for men and 14% - 20% or less for women.

Vitamins: Eyeballing our Sacred Cows

Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau | Posted 05.23.2009 | Media


Kathleen Slattery-Moschkau

I shared the New York Times article on Vitamins not because I think the information is Gospel but because it raised interesting questions about a few of our very closely held assumptions.

WATCH: Donna Karan On How Holistic Living Can Cut Your Medical Expenses

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living


Andrea Chalupa

Donna Karan says that simple relaxation methods such as yoga, loading up on veggies, and using breath to combat anxiety and stress have proven to reduce medical expenses.

The Statin Scams

Dr. Jonny Bowden | Posted 05.21.2009 | Living


Dr. Jonny Bowden

When the truth about the house of cards that is the cholesterol-lowering establishment really gets out, it'll make credit default swaps look like a 1st grade prank.

What Makes Superfoods So Super?

About.com | Shereen Jegtvig | Posted 05.21.2009 | Living


How do you decide which foods you want to eat? Flavor? Texture? Convenience? Comfort? Many people choose the foods they eat based on immediate gratifi...

Eat to Get Thin

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.18.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Through my years of experience as an exercise and nutrition coach, I have seen many clients eat less to get little. It's a strategy that will only backfire on you.

Eat Well, Be Green and Cut Costs When Traveling

Laura Trice | Posted 05.13.2009 | Living


Laura Trice

The key to eating well when traveling is to plan ahead, know what you want, and prepare.

Bounce Back Faster from Painful Restrictions

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.13.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Proteolytic Enzymes is the secret to a quick bounce back from injury or to reduce chronic pain.

Strong Kids Healthy Kids on the Dr. Oz Show

Fred Hahn | Posted 05.06.2009 | Living


Fred Hahn

Dr. Oz has an immense responsibility to learn all there is to know on the subject of diet and obesity if he is going to place himself in the public eye and wield such enormous influence.

How to Succeed in Weighing Less

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.04.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

The quality and quantity of calories as well as choosing foods that support your fat metabolism can make you a winner at the losing game.