7 Fat Burning Foods
You know already if we eat more calories than our body can burn we gain weight.
It's true that certain foods will boost your metabolism but only if you eat them as a part of a effective diet ...
The great outdoors
With the sun in the sky and long summer evenings on the way, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some time outside.
Barbecues, pic ...
Early childhood nutrition
Scientists in New Zealand are dispelling the common myth that obesity is caused by “bad genes.”
Scientists from Auckland University’s Liggins Institute have discovered that genetic pre-disposi ...
Detox Diets
For those of you who love maple syrup…today is your lucky day! There’s a detox diet out there that apparently rids your system of toxins and makes you feel great. All you have to do is drink a water ...
Cook It Right!
We all know how fried foods effect our health (and weight) negatively, but many people are at a loss for how to prepare foods in an equally-delicious but more healthful way. The following methods o ...
The GI, Guys
You’ve probably heard the words "glycemic index" or "glycemic load" when it comes to certain foods. What the heck does that mean?
The glycemic index (GI) of food is important when constructing a ...
Special Report: Shhhh...This Is Your Brain On Sleep
As we struggle to allot enough time to the job, kids, family, friends, Lost, and Joaquin Phoenix message boards, sleep stands out as a suspiciously long block of idle hours. We set the alarm early, st ...
Readers share drastic attempts to lose weight
Oh, the things we'll do to lose a few pounds...
In response to an MSNBC.com story about a new over-the-counter diet pill with some icky side effects, readers shared the most extreme measures the ...
Teens gorge on fast food even when not super-sized
On one day, they ate the meal in the standard fashion - all at once. On another day, all of the food was served together, but in four smaller packages; the point was to see if a different "visual cue" ...
Fast Food Chains Still Going For It
There was an article up today in the NPR Kitchen regarding fast food. Even with all the warnings, advisories, etc. it seems that people are still eating fast food. They are not taking the health war ...
