Archive for December, 2008
Diabetes control better with low-glycemic diet (Reuters)
Reuters - For people who have type 2 diabetes, a low-glycemic index diet is significantly better than a high-fiber diet for keeping blood glucose levels down, researchers report
10 Tips for Making Healthier Meals
Making some final choices about the menu for your holiday dinner? Be sure to keep our 10 Tips for Making Healthier Meals in mind as you do.
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Holiday Smart Swaps
Making holiday food swaps is a painless way to prevent weight gain. Just making a few of these changes could save you nearly 1,000 calories! Master the buffet and make…
Smart Subs for Holiday Baking
You don’t have to give up your favorite holiday treats just because you’re trying to eat smarter! Check out these healthier baking substitutions that will make your desserts and…
Just Say No to Food Pushers
“Just a little piece,” my Mom says, as hot apple pie wafts under my nose, “You can’t live on salads forever.” I am feeling tempted.
“You don’t want any of my…
Keep Portions Controlled at Parties
It’s not as difficult as you might think to keep an eye on portion sizes when you’re faced with the spread at holiday parties. In fact, by using a…
Fresh Thoughts on Fresh Starts
I recently celebrated a milestone. I have lost 30 pounds in one year. Granted, my goal was 50 pounds, but still it was nice to mark the accomplishment.
I…
Fruits, veggies slash breast cancer risk: U.S. study (Reuters)
Reuters - Certain breast cancer survivors who load up on fruits and vegetables, eating far more than current U.S. guidelines, can slash their risk the tumors will come back by nearly a third, according to a U.S. study released on Monday.
"Smart Swap!": Atlanta Bread Co.
Time for a “Smart Swap!”… an easy switch that will save you lots of calories.
One of my favorite mall food court stops is Atlanta Bread Co. How tempting is it?…
Good Warm-Ups Could Halve Sports Injuries (HealthDay)
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Dec. 12 (HealthDay News) — A good warm-up program may
dramatically reduce sports injuries, a new report says.
