I started a diet about 6 weeks ago to lose weight. I am trying to follow a pattern of healthy eating and going to the gym 5 days a week. At the gym I jog, do uphill walking, cross training, etc. My diet consists of eating healthily, cutting out crisps/chocolates/fatty/snacks...
A high profile study was recently released showing that people who eat red meat on a regular basis increase their risk of dying early. Red meat has been a staple of the American Diet since forever. Is red meat really that bad? The Study The study looked at the behaviors of...
I am a 4'11", adult female, and I've lately been eating roughly 1000 calories a day, sometimes a little over. It's not a crash diet, I've just cut out the junk food and am eating healthier foods. I've been getting a lot of mixed signals about this, as most people...
This week's mailbag includes questions about losing weight with a slow metabolism, the Weight Watchers Diet, gaining weight and cutting fat out of the diet. If you have any questions you want answered, submit it at the bottom of this page. Metabolism. According to the information on this site, I should...
Hello! I am a 29 year old female. I'm in pretty good shape. I work out at least 3 times a week (moderate-high activity). Most lunches I bring to work consist of mainly fruit. For example: 1 apple, 1 pear, 1 orange, grapes, nuts, crackers and cheese. Is this lunch healthy...
Hi, I was at the grocery store and did a bit of price comparison between organic and regular produce. Why are organic and healthy foods so expensive? –Janice Hi Janice, That is an excellent question. First of all, we do have to differentiate between “organic” and “healthy”. Organic is a designation which...
The theory behind organic products is that the less chemicals used to grow, raise and preserve the food, the healthier it is for human consumption. Some chemicals that are used include pesticides, fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics and preservatives. While all of these make food production more efficient, the effects on humans...
A lot of people think that a gym is the best place to exercise. They have great equipment, staff that can show you new exercises and an environment that promotes fitness. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford a gym membership and others are not comfortable visiting one. So is the gym...
The Heart Attack Grill is a hospital themed restaurant in Las Vegas serving fast food that makes McDonald's and Burger King look healthy. The waitresses are dressed as nurses while the customers wear hospital gowns and are referred to as patients. Last week, one of the "patients" turned into an...
Ask anyone how to lose weight and they will tell you to eat less. If you eat less calories than you burn you will lose weight. While this is true, there is a point where you can eat so little, you will cause your metabolism to slow and not lose...
