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"How Can I Lose Weight Successfully?" Answered by Health Experts

Posted: 02/22/2012

Dr. Michael Roizen answered:You lose weight by first setting an attainable goal, like 10,000 steps a day and no food after 8:00 pm. Then, second, make small changes every day. It’s really true that slow and steady wins the race in weight loss. You begin with physical activity like dancing when Dr. Oz does, walking in place during the show, and doing push-ups during the...

Top Four Cancer Promoting Foods

Posted: 02/08/2012

Most Natural Prevention Strategies Can Reduce Your Cancer Risk by Half... Through her research, Dr. Horner has gathered a large number of cancer-prevention strategies—about 50 in all! Even more astounding is the rate of effectiveness of many of these strategies. "[I]f you look at the studies, virtually every single thing that has an influence [causes] almost a...

Novi personal trainers give tips on a healthy diet when eating out

Posted: 01/12/2012

The demanding city life tends to rob us of time to pay attention to our health, especially in terms of the foods we eat. It’s often easier to eat out than cook at home; you won’t get past two city blocks without spotting a fast food store or a restaurant around the corner, but eating out in such places may not always be the healthy choice. Most restaurant foods contain...

The Top 3 Holiday Eating Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

Posted: 12/14/2011

1) Go ahead and enjoy PLANNED indulgences.It's easy to grab a piece or two of fudge, a small cookie here and there, or a bite of cake (or more) every single day during this time of the year. But you're much better off choosing your indulgences, planning for those, and sticking to just those times. That way, you don't feel deprived over the season, but you don't pay for daily...

Breaking The Comfort Food Cycle

Posted: 12/08/2011

Sometimes your mood can have a major impact on your diet.Sometimes everybody either wants a good old hug or a big old plate of of comfort food. What do you hunger for when you are feeling blue? A hot fudge sundae? A big fat greasy hamburger and fries? A bucket of country fried chicken?Many of these foods temporarily relieve the feelings of sadness or anger or whatever caused...

3 Ways to Save 700 Calories

Posted: 12/07/2011

Burger SwapEat This!McDonald’s Big Mac540 calories29 g fat (10 g saturated)1,040 mg sodiumNot That!Sonic SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger (w/mayo)1,270 calories87 g fat (34 g saturated)1,500 mg sodiumA burger that supercharges weight lossEat This, Not That! Savings: 730 caloriesWhile these are both double-patty burgers with cheese, Sonic’s version weighs in nearly twice...

Raw vegetables and fruit 'counteract heart risk genes'

Posted: 10/18/2011

People who are genetically susceptible to heart disease can lower their risk by eating plenty of fruit and raw vegetables, a study suggests.It says five or more daily portions should be enough to counteract culprit versions of a gene on chromosome 9, thought to be possessed by a fifth of people of European ancestry.Healthy diets appeared to weaken its effect.The Canadian researchers...

Children's packed lunches 'lack fruit and veg'

Posted: 10/03/2011

Parents are failing to put enough fruit and veg into their children's packed lunches, health experts have warned.The School Food Trust, which examined 3,500 packed lunches in England in 2009, says about 40% of lunchboxes do not contain any fruit or vegetables, compared with 10% of school dinners.It said parents should consider switching to school meals.Meanwhile, the World Cancer...

Are Cooking Oils Good for You?

Posted: 09/29/2011

Nutritionist Joy Bauer, RD, shares all the information you need to know about fats and oils, including learning how hydrogenated fat is hidden on labels and the difference between virgin and extra-virgin olive oil. Armed with these essential tips, you'll be ready for any situation in the kitchen.Q: Are there any oils I should avoid totally?Yes: The worst type of oil is an ingredient...

6 Warning Signs of a Bad Diet

Posted: 09/26/2011

These days there's a new diet almost weekly, and it's easy to find their glittering promises alluring. "People are sick of their old habits and being overweight, and they're looking for something new," says registered dietitian Jessica Crandall, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). But embark on a bad diet and you could pay a price beyond fleeting results....