Chocoholics Rejoice!
Posted on April 5, 2012
According to a new study, people who eat chocolate a few times per week or more weigh less than those who rarely indulge in the sweet.
Category Archives: Short Shorts
Toss the takeout menus:
Posted on September 29, 2011
When you dine out, you never really know what you’re getting. While you may think you’re too busy, a little planning can help put a home-cooked meal on the table every night. Here are some simple steps to follow: buy a slow cooker or crock pot. You can start your meal the night before and […]
Cooling foods:
Posted on July 1, 2011
Cooling foods: Some foods, known as “cooling foods” in traditional Chinese Medicine, can actually help decrease signs of heat in the body. Salads, for example, can have a tremendous cooling effect, so pick lettuces, cucumber, celery, and tomato. Fresh summer melons, such as cantaloupe and watermelon, have a high water content and also keep you […]
Dirty Dozen:(Pesticide Residue)
Posted on June 16, 2011
If you’re on a budget and can’t afford to buy organic produce, following is a list of the “dirty dozen”—the 12 foods most likely to have high pesticide residues: celery, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries, pears, nectarines, sweet bell peppers, spinach/kale, cherries, potatoes, imported grapes, and lettuce. If you can, it’s worth the extra $$ to […]
Crazy for Cocoa!
Posted on March 31, 2011
According to Joseph Maroon, MD, author of The Longevity Factor, dark chocolate can help reduce atherosclerosis and blood clotting, aid blood flow, contribute to an overall reduction in heart attacks, and improve cholesterol levels. And it’s all thanks to the powerful antioxidants found in the cocoa bean. But you have to eat the right kind […]
Magical Fruit?
Posted on March 24, 2011
What really makes beans magical is their potential effect on your waistline: Bean eaters weigh less on average than non-bean-imbibing folks do. In fact, bean eaters weigh as much as 6.6 pounds less, according to RealAge expert John La Puma, MD, author of ChefMD’s Big Book of Culinary Medicine. Makes sense when you consider beans […]
All or nothing?
Posted on March 10, 2011
Not when it comes to exercise. Strive for balance instead. If you can’t fit in a solid 30-minute block of exercise today, try three 10-minute increments, such as three short, brisk walks during the day, or even just one ten-minute walk. This will still improve your fitness and is better than not doing anything at […]
Break for Lunch:
Posted on March 2, 2011
A “working lunch” doesn’t provide the opportunity to get out of the office for a much-needed dose of fresh air and sunshine, or at least a change of scenery. Even the busiest associates can benefit from short respites from the daily toil. Eating lunch away from your desk can improve attitudes, sharpen focus, and replenish […]
French Women Don’t Get Fat
Posted on February 22, 2011
SPICE: This is what I do to myself every February. I say, “Hey, It’s only 5 months until bathing suit season again! It’s time to get serious!” Then I begin anew on a diet and exercise regimen while visions of a tanned lithe body swirl in my head. I’d love to be able to say […]
Small Steps Tip: Drink in Moderation
Posted on February 3, 2011
Drink in Moderation: While drinking alcohol in moderation may not pose a risk, drinking excessively does pose a serious hazard to your heart. As alcohol flows in your blood stream, the nutrient-rich blood is less able to nourish the heart. If the alcohol content is excessive, your heart will be in danger. So, don’t drink […]