Diet & Nutrition

Burpee To Launch Resolution Gardens

Dec 15th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Stress Management, Weight Loss

Give your New Year’s resolutions a jump start this year with a gardening assist.



Eating Soy Associated With Lower Risk of Death, Breast Cancer

Dec 9th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

A study recently published in the JAMA has found that a higher intake of soy leads to a lower risk of death and a lower recurrence of breast cancer among breast cancer survivors.



Artificial Sweetner May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Cholesterol

Nov 21st, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Weight Loss

Oligofructose isn’t just for dieting anymore.



Low Vitamin D Levels Linked To Heart Disease, Weak Bones

Nov 17th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

Not getting enough Vitamin D in your diet? You could be placing yourself at risk of developing heart disease or a weakening of the bones that could lead to osteoporosis.



Lose Weight By Exercising In The Heat

Nov 16th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, Featured, Weight Loss

Forgot the air conditioned gym. To really shed the pounds take it outside and let Mother Nature have the assist.



Curry: Cancer Fighter?

Oct 14th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Alternative Medicine, Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Herbs, Turmeric

If you like your curry yellow and your skin tan, a recent study conducted at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston may be of interest to you. Run by the University’s Department of Experimental Therapeutics, the study sought to examine the effect of curcumin on melanoma cells.



8 Foods To Help You Lose Weight

Oct 10th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Cinnamon, Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Herbs, Weight Loss

There are lots of foods that can help you gain weight. This comes as no surprise. What you may not know is that there are also a number of foods that can trim fat and help you to shed the pounds.



Leafy Greens, Eggs Top Risky Foods List

Oct 6th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

The Center for Science in the Public Interest has published a list of the ten riskiest foods that are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, and there are many yummy things on it.



Breakfast Drinks a Perfect Start To Day

Sep 24th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Green Tea, Herbs, Weight Loss

Looking to get a good jump on the day? Forgo the traditional breakfasts and try these three drinks to give you an energy, nutrition and hydration boost.



Surprise: Comfort Foods Not The Given Stressed Pick

Sep 23rd, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Stress Management

Conventional wisdom holds that when we’re stressed, we automatically reach for our favorite comfort food, that culinary item that always seems to satisfy and make the day cheerier. Not so fast, say researchers.