Today, not only is it important for you to stay fit, but looking good is also essential to a person’s way of thinking and that is why everybody wants to own a perfect body. Of course, eating the proper food and exercising are two key factors in achieving that kind of body, and as everyone [...]

A healthy snack just might keep your New Year’s resolutions on track.Some New Year’s resolutions are broken before the Christmas decorations have even come down.
The most common resolution of all (and the most commonly broken) may be the most important: I’m going to eat healthier and exercise! Driving to the gym in the dark and [...]

From salads and yogurts to cereals and sodas, grocery store shelves are lined with a myriad of products to help a person maintain and lose weight, control cravings and add vitamins and nutrients. But are all of these products healthy?
Elizabeth Somer, M.S., R.N., a registered dietician and author of “10 Habits That Mess Up a [...]

Experts agree: the average American’s dietary habits are dismal. On average, we consume 12 percent more calories – an added 300 calories per day - now than we did in 1985, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Added sugar accounts for roughly 23 percent of that increase, the U.S.D.A. estimates.
Awareness of sugar’s caloric impact [...]

Despite the hype that too often accompanies the praise, fiber is a very healthy addition to a good diet. It’s no miracle cure, but a substantial amount of insoluble fiber does help move material through the colon faster. It has a cleansing effect on the digestive system.
By improving the solidity and bulk of solid waste [...]

The title is something of a misnomer. There is no such thing as ‘the’ proper diet for every individual. Nevertheless, all humans are similar enough that there are broad categories, and many specifics, that are correct for almost anyone.
Despite all the fads of the last 30 years or more, it remains true - backed by [...]

It seems almost as if there is a new fad diet every week. Many of these contain elements of truth, but on the whole they contain much more good marketing than good science.
There is the 3-day diet, which touts eating little more than fruits for three days, followed by vegetables or meat or grains the [...]

(ARA) – The end of winter seems like it should be a time to rejoice. Instead, many people experience a twinge of dread when they realize that the arrival of spring also means the advent of swimsuit season. But a few simple, wise food and exercise choices can help people embrace the sights and sounds [...]

Dieting is big business. Americans spent more than $43 billion on weight loss products in 2004, according to American Dietetic Association. But too many people wind up wasting their hard-earned money on fad diets, unproven products and weight-loss gimmicks that just don’t work. Still, the fads keep coming — and coming back.
“The lure of quick [...]

With a little planning and know-how, you can dine out and watch your waistline. Slim-Fast (www.slimfast.ca) shows you how to make the right choices and still enjoy your local eateries.
. The number one strategy when eating fast foods is to watch the portion sizes. The “super sized” or “combination” meals might be easy on your [...]