by Susan Brady, Last updated November 03, 2011
U.S. News has done the homework and come out with its top 20 Best Diets for Healthy Eating. Can you guess which ones topped the list?
More...I’ve been watching the war of words concerning the image of Ronald McDonald, the iconic face behind the McDonald’s fast food chain. Much like the Marlboro Man, he may very well fall by the wayside and become a small piece of America’s past.
Today we should pause and reflect on the survival of our planet; what we as an industrialized society have done to damage it and what we can do to repair it so that future generations can prosper as we have.
Here are several more exercises that you can add to your regime to help recover your pre-pregnant body. As stated in our previous installment, just because you are 8 weeks post-partum may not necessarily mean you are ready for this workout plan.
Resistance bands are an overlooked prop that can be incredibly useful. It’s easy for most of us to perform a good stretch or two with the resistance bands, but many are not as readily aware of the many strength-building and challenge elements that these tools can add to our normal Pilates routine.
Use the information in this installment to better parent your kids or to be an advocate in their school. Pass it on to other families who may be struggling with obesity. Remember, knowledge is power!
Trivia is defined as “insignificant information.” This may be true if the subject is, say, Little Known Facts About “American Idol.” But when the information has the potential to spark a child’s interest in health and the human body, it’s very significant, indeed.
Learn about natural medicines, homeopathic remedies and alternative therapies that can help broken bones mend faster.
The oil from Evening Primrose seeds has been found useful for everything from eczema and osteoporosis to PMS.
by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
Optifast is a serious weight loss program for individuals who need to lose 50 pounds or more. It is a medically-based, liquid diet that has proven results, with over 80 clinical studies and 1+ million participants since its inception in 1974.
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by HealthNews, Last updated February 23, 2011
eDiets offers a variety of online diet programs, including fitness programs, meal plans and optional meal delivery. Find out if they have a diet for you.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
The Duke Diet is a self-care plan comprised of four components: diet, fitness, behavioral strategies, and medical expertise.
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by HealthNews, Last updated February 23, 2011
The Zone Diet, created by Dr. Barry Sears, is a somewhat scientific approach to dieting, which at its core focuses on controlling the hormone levels in your body that are key to weight control and health. The basic tenet, in bold headlines on the Zone Diet website is that it "… is not a diet. It’s a healthy, balanced lifestyle."
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
The Nutrisystem Diet Plan has created a program that makes it easy for you to diet. Food is provided, there are no calories to count, and it is easy to follow.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
The South Beach Diet is a weight-healthy lifestyle designed by a cardiologist. Originally developed as a weight-loss plan for his overweight heart patients, he found additional health benefits that led to further diet research and refinement.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
Weight Watchers is another of the old-time standby diet programs, with over forty years in the business and an estimated 1 million followers across the globe at any given time. One of the reasons this weight loss plan has continued success is the focus on overall health: mental, emotional and physical.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
Glycemic Impact Diet is based on the glycemic index, which is a ranking system of how carbohydrates affect the glucose levels in the blood.
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by HealthNews, Last updated February 23, 2011
Almost three decades ago, Dr. Alan Hirsch - a licensed neurologist and psychiatrist founded the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago - devoted his time to finding the reason Americans eat too much. Dr. Hirsch’s research has revealed that the way our brains are programmed is the main reason we overindulge.
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by HealthNews, Last updated February 23, 2011
This popular television reality show has been both difficult and inspiring to watch, allowing us to cringe, laugh, and cheer all in each two-hour episode.
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by HealthNews, Last updated February 23, 2011
Jenny Craig is both a diet and lifestyle program, intent on changing the way you eat, exercise, and live your life. The goal is to change the way you think and act, keeping in mind your overall body health.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
SparkPeople is a one-stop shop for people looking to lose weight, become fit, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. It doesn't subscribe to one type of diet or program, but rather encompasses a wide variety, helping you to find what works best for you.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
The LIFE in Joy’s Life Diet stands for “Look Incredible, Feel Extraordinary,” which is what Joy Bauer tries to help clients achieve. The diet is broken down into four simple steps, most of which are the basic tenets of any diet: Release, Relearn, Reshape, and Reveal.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
The Medifast program, founded in 1980, set out to break the popular myths about dieting by helping the dieter understand pitfalls and how to avoid them, and providing the tools and prepared meals to achieve weight loss.
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by Susan Brady, Last updated February 23, 2011
The Sonoma Diet is a weight loss plan that promotes using smaller plates and portions to enjoy Mediterranean-style foods as the way to a slimmer waist and healthier lifestyle.
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