Nutrition - Page 152

October 28, 2015

The 5 best ways to lose belly fat

Repeat after me: "Crunches do not burn belly fat."

October 28, 2015

3 common myths about soda— debunked

Soda has been a big part of American pop culture since the 1800s, when it was first marketed as a brain tonic to “invigorate the system” and cure headaches.

October 28, 2015

Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life

While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Study: Fructose intake linked to slightly higher risk of death

It's no secret that eating excessive amounts sugar puts you at risk for conditions like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Now, a new study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests it may send you to an early grave, too.

October 28, 2015

Are you eating diet-friendly carbs?

Lots of tasty foods have fiber, some of them you know and others will surprise you.  The good news is that it’s easy to eat more fiber starting right now. Here are a few ideas

October 28, 2015

5 tips for raising a healthy eater

While it’s important for parents to keep an eye on how much food their child eats, here are some ways to help a child develop healthy food values and eating habits.

October 28, 2015

Parks, playgrounds offer fresh air alternatives to gym workouts

From park bench pushups and monkey bar lifts to open air runs, fitness experts say the workout possibilities of playgrounds and parks are worth the consideration of even the most diehard gym users

October 28, 2015

11 reasons you’re always hungry

It's one thing to notice an uptick in appetite if you've been training hard at the gym, or if you're pregnant or PMS-ing. But when you always feel like a bottomless pit for no obvious reason, then something's definitely up.

October 28, 2015

Turmeric: 5 things you didn’t know about the superfood

Using food as medicine is as old as time, but such so-called folk remedies often get a bad rap from the medical establishment.

October 28, 2015

Schools seek changes to healthier lunch standards

Becky Domokos-Bays of Alexandria City Public Schools has served her students whole-grain pasta 20 times. Each time, she said, they rejected it.