September 4th, 2009 by AmyJo
I was walking through the mall the other day and I saw a stand selling all kinds of books and products for something called the “cookie diet.” I laughed. Out loud. Are you serious? Yes, they are… that is the sad part.
People are so confused when it comes to weight loss. We’re an obese nation, so it makes sense that we’d be desperate. But let’s set the facts straight- no short term plan will do any long-term good. Period. Read: do not buy into the cookie diet, the grapefruit diet, the potato chip diet (ok, that one doesn’t exist, but if the cookie diet exists, the potato chip diet probably isn’t far behind)…
A recent article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition studied the different effects Read the rest of this entry »
March 19th, 2009 by AmyJo
Cholesterol: the health issue that only old, fat people have to worry about, right? WRONG. Oh, so very, very wrong! In fact, high cholesterol is one of those things that’s deceptively silent and starts to build even from an early age.
First, let’s correct a few misunderstandings about cholesterol. All cholesterol is not all bad. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood and all the cells of your body that forms cell membranes and comprise some hormones needed for other bodily functions. So, basically, you need cholesterol. But you don’t need a lot; too much of it in the bloodstream Read the rest of this entry »
January 21st, 2009 by AmyJo
The only time most people think about eating sesame seeds is on top of a hamburger bun. But this tiny little treasure is totally under-appreciated for all the health benefits it affords.
Sesame seeds are high in copper (which helps alleviate rheumatoid arthritis), calcium (bone-building, duh), iron (energy-boosting), magnesium (helps vascular and respiratory health), and zinc (improves the immune system and reproductive health). Plus, sesame seeds Read the rest of this entry »
November 14th, 2008 by admin
I love oxymorons. Like “act naturally,” “new classic,” or “huge shrimp.” Speaking of huge shrimp, have you heard the huge shrimp myth that the second most popular seafood in America is unhealthy? Let’s just go ahead and debunk that one right now. Read the rest of this entry »
