Nutrition
Lions and Tigers and Exploding Cans of Botulism-Infected Chili, Oh My!
If you missed last week's article about the Chili botulism scare, you're not alone.
Apparently, many store owners didn't get the memo either. It's been nearly a week and a half since the recall was issued, and the potentially deadly cans are still sitting on some store's shelves.
In fact, there have been multiple reports of infected [...]
After Your Beauty Nap, Have a Beauty Snack
We all have our reasons for getting fit, and we try to tell ourselves and others that we're doing it for the health benefits, which we are — partly. But let's face it — part of you can't help but appreciate the fact that getting in shape will improve your appearance as well.
How vain of [...]
Body Transformers: YOU Could Be the Star
With all of the hype and buzz surrounding the rebirth of the Transformers, you've undoubtedly seen the movie or at least the commercials by now. Everyone watches in awe as these seemingly normal cars, trucks, and motorcycles transform into magnificent and complex machines. Well, YOU can do the same thing. Even if you're currently a [...]
Check Your Chili: Botulism Recall
We haven't had a case of botulism contamination in commercially canned products since the 1970's, but it looks like we were overdue. The FDA just released a warning that applies to 10-ounce cans of Castleberry's, Austex, and Kroger brands of hot dog chili sauce with "best by" dates from April 30, 2009, through May 22, [...]
Chill Out! Don't Chill Your Watermelon Just Yet!
What better way to celebrate a beautiful summer day than to indulge in a little mouth miracle known as watermelon? They're in season and ripe for the eating, but here's some advice to make them even more nutritious.
Watermelon is 92% water by weight, the highest of any fruit, and only contains about 100 calories in [...]
How Much Are You Willing to Pay for Twinkies?
Would a 17.5% price increase deter you from eating your favorite unhealthy treats? The UK thinks so. Researchers conducted studies and predicted the results of their proposed "fat tax," and they found that their plan could save 3,200 lives per year. How? Well, 30% of deaths from coronary heart disease are caused by unhealthy diets, [...]
I'll Have One Large Chicken Breast With a Side Order of Multivitamins, Please
Do you take a multivitamin every day? If you answered yes, congratulations. But, do you take it with a meal? If you answered yes again, you're on a roll. Last question: Do you also take your multivitamin with coffee or any other caffeinated drink? Gotcha! The correct answer to the last question is "No!"
Take a [...]
Total Mind and Body Fitness Carnival #5
Monday is Blog Carnivals Day. A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click on the ones that interest you to read the full post. [...]
Lower Stress, Lower Fat - Breakthrough Study
We were already fairly certain that stress can lead to unhealthy weight gain. Whether it was because of anxious over-eating or a combination of other factors wasn't quite as clear though — until now.
Scientists at Georgetown university have officially confirmed that there are indeed specific chemical triggers that cause our bodies to store more fat. [...]
What Is Glycemic Index?
We've all heard of the latest fad diets, usually falling under a vague title of "high carb" or "low carb". The problem is that there are different kinds of carbohydrates — very different! While the right carbs at the right time can boost your metabolism and help you lose weight and/or build muscle, the wrong [...]
