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Five BItes

Rather than saying absolutely not to a tempting dessert, I allow myself five small bites. Almost always after a bite or two I find that I am satisfied with the flavor and can step away. I rarely hit five bites.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35674_five_bites

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34638_vegetable_servings_in_noodles

Vegetable servings in noodles?!

Ronzoni brand pasta came out with a kind called "Garden Delight". You get a full serving of veggies in 4 oz of it! Great way to sneak it in on the kids. 4

Source: http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/05/04/6579205-fact-check-do-leggings-really-make-you-fat

Do leggings really make you fat?

There are many things you can say about leggings, but most women who wear them will reduce it to one word: comfortable. Yet the super-comfy wardrobe staple recently caused a stir in the blogosphere when the U.K.'s Daily Mail reported on why the popular stretchy pants can make you fat.

Fit Tip: Snacking

Eating healthy snacks during the day can help keep the your metabolism going all day and help stop the urge to eat in the evening

Source: http://www.fitness.com/fit_tips.php?id=38.php

Source: http://www.fitness.com/recipes/935/gluten_free_lactose_free_cornbread.php

Recipe: Gluten-Free Lactose Free Cornbread

For those of you that have weak stomachs (like me that can't have lactose or gluten), this is a perfect recipe.

1 cup cornmeal
200ml rice flour
3/4 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup lactose-free milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

Newborn Death Rate Higher In USA Than 40 Other Countries

The USA is in 41st place worldwide regarding newborn mortality rate, a drop from 29th place in 1990. America's newborn death rate today is equal to that of Croatia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, according to a new report published in PLoS Medicine. The article is a collaboration between WHO (World Health Organization) and Save the Children, which covers all 193 WHO member nations over two decades. The newborn death rate, also known as newborn mortality rate or neonatal mortality rate, refers to the proportion of babies who die during the first four weeks of life...

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Eat Fresh

Fresh and local fruits and vegetables taste so much better than the ones that have been in shipment for days or weeks. Makes it a lot easier to get your "five a day."

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34934_eat_fresh

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

MRI Predicts Survival In Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer

A new study has shown that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) used to evaluate responses to pre-surgery (neo-adjuvant) chemotherapy or radiation may predict survival among patients with advanced rectal cancer. The findings suggest that MRI-assessed tumor responses to neoadjuvant therapy can help physicians to better plan their patients' subsequent treatments...

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Probiotic Bacteria May Lessen Anxiety And Depression

Probiotic bacteria have the potential to alter brain neurochemistry and treat anxiety and depression-related disorders according to research published in the prestigious international journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA...

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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35435_salsa_instead_of_salad_dressing

Salsa Instead of Salad Dressing!

Yes, really... Salsa is super low in calories and fat, and comes in many varieties. Find ones you like and enjoy the burst of flavor it adds to salad and other foods (just watch the sodium content). For anyone counting points for weight watchers, Salsa is zero points!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35202_balance_your_food_choices_over_time

Balance your food choices over time

Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.

Make changes gradually

Just as there are no "superfoods" or easy answers to a healthy diet, don't expect to totally revamp your eating habits overnight. Changing too much, too fast can get in the way of success. Begin to remedy excesses or deficiencies with modest changes that can add up to positive, lifelong eating habits. For instance, if you don't like the taste of skim milk, try low-fat. Eventually you may find you like skim, too.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35203_make_changes_gradually

Tracking Help

I know the volume of all my pots, pans and dishes. It's taken me a while to figure out how handy this is but it makes a big difference in acuratley tracking. I know which are my one cup bowls, my juice cups that measure exactly 1/2 cup and my 3/4 cup ladle. Knowing pots and pans volume helps alot too when calculating my own recipes.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35538_tracking_help

Berries in the Summer

I become a junkie for blueberries and blackberries in the summer and my berry obsession almost completely replaces salty snacks in the winter. Also, in season and affordable!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35473_berries_in_the_summer

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35341_eat_watermelon_if_you_have_night_time_munchies

Eat Watermelon if you have Night time munchies

I love eating watermelon as a snack or if I have night time munchies - it is very filling and healthy and feels great in summer!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35843_healthier_substitute_for_white_cheddar_popcorn

Monday, August 29, 2011

Healthier Substitute for White Cheddar Popcorn

Craving a cheesy popcorn snack like Smart Foods White Cheddar Popcorn? Here's a healthier alternative. Pop a bag of 100 calorie popcorn, pour it into a bowl, and top it with 2 tsp. of Cabot's Cheddar Shake Powdered Cheese. It only adds 25 calories and 1g of fat, 1 g of carbs, and 1 g of protein, but has that great cheddar taste and makes for a very satisfying snack.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/14/health/14brody.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Seek Advice to Avoid Weight Training Injuries - Jane E. Brody

Weight-training injuries are on the rise, and they spare no body part, gender or age group.

Improvements In Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is increasing all the time due to better quality of life and better health care. Despite this, increases in life expectancy can be patchy, with some sources reporting that the gap in life expectancy between rich and poor is getting bigger as time goes on. However, BioMed Central's open access journal International Journal for Equity in Health is pleased to report that the life expectancy for people living in deprived areas in Campinas, Brazil, is catching up, rising at three times the rate of people living in more affluent areas...

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Record every bite

I know it's tediouis, but log every single bite you eat on the nutrition tracker. You'd be surprised how much those bites add up. I started doing this and found out I was regularly consuming about 500 more calories per day than I thought! Even if it's one cracker, two chips, one taste of cookie dough..log everything!!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35379_record_every_bite

ShoulderFlex Massager Has Life Threatening Risks, Says FDA

After receiving a report of one death and one near strangulation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising people to stop using the ShoulderFlex Massager, a home-use massager which massages the back, shoulder and neck while the patient is lying down on a flat surface. The ShoulderFlex Massager, which is distributed by King International, consists of a portable massager that is placed below the neck, a memory foam pillow, a controller, and a sleeve (machine washable)...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/G0Mp5tNVvcI/233455.php

Peppermint Tea

I read in a magazine that Peppermint tea can help with satiety and curbing your appetite. I bought a box and really enjoyed the flavor and found that if I drink it in the evening instead of snacking I am satisfied without wasting calories and its caffeine free!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34912_peppermint_tea

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35569_if_you_dont_buy_it_you_cannot_eat_it

If you don't buy it you cannot eat it

Don't buy candies chips etc if it isn't in the house you cannot eat it

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Sugar is your enemy

After reading a new diet book which I find always motivates me, I took away a new goal. Watch out for those sugars. They are your enemy. And they are sneaky. They like to hide in familiar and unfamiliar places. You'll find them hiding in such things as ketchup and unsweetened cereal. Read labels and try for no more than 5g per serving. Good luck.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35535_sugar_is_your_enemy

Portions Secret

I buy the tiny Gerber bowls that are just like cute Tupperware containers (found in the baby section at the grocery store). They come in fun colors and have nice clear plastic lids. I use these to pack my lunches in, and it helps me to keep my portions down!! I actually can fit a small portion of rice, meat, veggie, cottage cheese and yogurt all in one container!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35908_portions_secret

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34506_eat_oatmeal_for_breakfast

Eat Oatmeal for Breakfast

One of my secrets for better nutrition is to eat a better breakfast. Steel cut oatmeal is terrific and filling, especially when you add a banana or chopped up apple, and a yogurt or 1T maple syrup and 1/2 cup milk. You can make steel cut oatmeal ahead of time (1 c. oats to 3 cups water) and store in sealed container in fridge. Mush it up with a little water and microwave it 1.5 minutes til hot and then add the toppings you like.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35756_water_and_pee_inverse_relationship

Water and pee - inverse relationship

The less like water the color of your urine looks, the more water you need to be drinking!

Weekly menus

I make weekly menus for my family and for myself. I try to cook healthy meals for the entire family but I may include some ingredients that affect my weight loss plan but ok in moderation for the kids. For example, corn bread would be one item I bake for my kids but I won't touch it. Hope this helps!!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35365_weekly_menus

Restaurant Tip

Most restaurants are really cold, which always makes me want to order something hearty and comforting. If I get a hot water with lemon (hot tea would work, too) and warm up a little before I order my meal, I'm much more likely to order something that's actually good for me.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34831_restaurant_tip

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35843_healthier_substitute_for_white_cheddar_popcorn

Healthier Substitute for White Cheddar Popcorn

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35975_replace_spinach_and_avocado_in_place_of_lettuce_and_mayo

Replace lettuce with spinach... replace Mayo with Avocado

Replace Spinach and Avocado in place of Lettuce and Mayo on sandwiches, wraps, etc... Great taste and more nutrition.
Avocado has the good fat... use instead of cheese, mayo.

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Natural Water flavoring!

Hmmm i love sodas and even juices, but of course those things are not so good for me. So as i cut down on them and up my water intake, i experiment with adding different items to my water.

Limes are cheaper than Lemons so i'm getting into squeezing part of one in my water.. Then started putting some Ginger in. Yummmy Lime and Ginger. Slice some off a hand and then score the slice a bit to get the flavor going.

Sooo what do you add to your water to keep you on the h2o?
Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35979_natural_water_flavoring

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34765_plan_your_meals_in_advance

Plan your Meals in advance

When I plan what I'm going to eat, it ensures that I don't overeat. And when you write what you eat, EAT IT! That way you won't reach for something that's not healthy. Otherwise, you'll want to beat yourself up about it. And you don't have to do that. By writing down what you eat, your making a promise to yourself that your going to eat healthy for the day. This is a lifestyle change. You have to start somewhere. And, it also helps to plan your meals the night before or a few days in advance.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=36096_control_chocolate_or_me

Control: Chocolate or Me

I am not a breakfast eater, at least I was'nt, until now. I found a way to control my chocolate cravings and have breakfast without feeling yucky. I went and bought some special K meal bars. Double Chocolate and Chocolate Peanut Butter. This gives me my chocolate and vitamins the body needs, especially fiber. They taste great!! 4

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/health/16best.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Benefits of Cross-Training May End Before the Finish Line

If you want to improve your performance and avoid injury, cross-training is not the definitive scientific answer.

ESC Launches Upgraded Risk Measurement Tool For Heart Attacks And Strokes

The number of heart attack and stroke incidents in Europe is likely to reduce with the imminent launch of an update to the HeartScore� application. HeartScore� was first developed by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in 2004, and it helps clinicians rapidly estimate the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individual patients using age, gender, basic health indicators, and lifestyle factors. The results from the model are then used to shape intervention and advice regimes aimed at lowering CVD risk...

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STIR FRY

Use a wok to cook your foods. Make a huge stir-fry. Use only a teaspoon of olive oil. Use only 3ounces meat.
Lots of vegetables: My favorites: bok-choy, broccoli, snap-peas, beans, asparagus, mushrooms, baby-corn, tomatoes, onions, celery (ALL OF THEM). Use a store brought stir fry sauces (half the serving amount).
Divide into 5-6 freezable bowls. Add one cup of cooked brown rice.
Freeze the other portions for work lunches.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35852_stir_fry

Cheese Addicts

For all you cheese lovers out there here's how I lost half a stone within 2 weeks. I replaced my cheddar with cottage cheese it goes well with baked potato's. 9

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34845_cheese_addicts

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34657_drinking_a_glass_of_water_before_every_meal

Friday, August 26, 2011

Drinking a glass of water before every meal

This helps me stay full. I do not over eat 4

Magic of plain yogurt

I hate plain yogurt by itself, but what I've discovered is that it works amazingly in recipes that call for sour cream. Pretty much any recipe that calls for sour cream, you can sub plain yogurt measure for measure, and you won't notice a difference. But you'll have significantly cut the fat and increased the protein. What could be better? Works especially well for dips. Mix 50-50 with regular guacamole, and you've cut your fat in half and added a lot of protein! Best is that it's yummers!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34723_magic_of_plain_yogurt

Oat So Simple

Quaker Oats- Oat So Simple. Does what it says on the tin basically. It's great for breakfast, snack or quick lunch. Its very easy to make as you only need to add water. The golden syrup flavoured one is very tasty and only has 190 calories. The original one is also very good and has a perfect creamy porridge texture. I like to have one of these in the morning for breakfast as it keeps me feeling full throughout the day and makes me eat less at lunch. Its very quick and easy, with no mess.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34608_oat_so_simple

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34765_plan_your_meals_in_advance

Plan your Meals in advance

'Heart attack waiting to happen' isn't always obvious

If you're not overweight, eat pretty well and exercise now and then, you might think you're in good heart health. But doctors say you don't have to look like a heart attack waiting to happen to be one.

Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/EoLo3Uj06o8/index.html

Majority Of Homeless People Have Chronic Health Conditions

More than eight out of 10 homeless people surveyed by researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and elsewhere have at least one chronic health condition and more than half have a mental health problem. People who are "vulnerably housed" - meaning they live in unsafe, unstable or unaffordable housing - had equally poor, and in some cases worse, health, the survey found. The underlying cause for these health issues is poverty, said Dr. Stephen Hwang, the principal investigator of the study and a physician-researcher at the hospital's Centre for Research on Inner City Health...

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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35599_simple_fastfood_or_restaurant_strategy

Simple Fast-food or Restaurant Strategy

Instead of agonizing over what to eat, stick to this simple strategy: salad topped with grilled chicken, skip the croutons, light dressing on the side, water or unsweetened coffee or tea. Dip the tines of our fork into the dressing to get a taste in each bite. You'll probably eat less than half of the dressing this way. You should easily be able to eat less than 500 calories for the meal while getting your veggies and protein. (click title for more info)

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35575_will_drinking_lot_of_water_curb_hunger_and_really_promote_weight_loss

Will drinking lot of water curb hunger and really promote weight loss?

A small amount of evidence says people who drink water before meals eat fewer calories but noone has really shown that drinking excessive amounts of water will make you lose weight. In fact, drinking too much water can lead to water intoxication, which can be fatal as demonstate in a Hold on to your Wee for Wii contest held by a radio station in california a couple of years ago. Stay Hydrated, yes, pale urine means you are hydrated, dark urine..you better start guzzling!!!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35644_stop_late_night_snacking

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Stop Late Night Snacking

I always want to snack at 9:00 p.m. -- you know, right when my husband breaks out the potato chips. Instead, I put in a set of whitening strips, which guarantees that I can't eat for 30 minutes. By that time, the craving has passed...and my teeth are whiter, too!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34417_dont_bring_it_in_the_house

Don't bring it in the house

Is it really a secret? It works for my household. I try to buy only healthy food items. My kids beg and plead for the candy at the check out line. I stand my ground with No and I've started to teach them that reading the list of ingredients is important in order to know what is healthy and what is bad for our bodies.

Lemon Water

To give my water a bit of a boost I add a couple of slices of lemon. I will leave it in my glass and keep filling up throughout the day. I slice and freeze the lemons so I always have them available.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34361_lemon_water

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34596_frozen_grapes_are_the_bomb_when_its_hot

frozen grapes are the bomb when it's hot!

When it's movie night on a hot night, who wants popcorn? I always have frozen grapes available this time of year. The kid eats frozen yogurt and I have my frozen grapes. We're both happy!

Grow Mushrooms and Help Kids

Mushrooms grow in recycled coffee grounds in just 10 days! Learn how you can help Back to the Roots donate mushroom growing kits and sustainability curriculum to an elementary classroom of your choice.

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The Gap In Memories Of Event Sequences Bridged By 'Time Cells'

The hippocampus is a brain structure that plays a major role in the process of memory formation. It is not entirely clear how the hippocampus manages to string together events that are part of the same experience but are separated by "empty" periods of time. Now, new research published by Cell Press in the August 25 issue of the journal Neuron finds that there are neurons in the hippocampus that encode every sequential moment in a series of events that compose a discrete experience...

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Nanoscale Balancing Act That Mirrors Forces At Work In Living Systems

A delicate balance of atomic forces can be exploited to make nanoparticle superclusters that are uniform in size - an attribute that's important for many nanotech applications but hard to accomplish, University of Michigan researchers say. The same type of forces are at work bringing the building blocks of viruses together, and the inorganic supercluster structures in this research are in many ways similar to viruses. U-M chemical engineering professors Nicholas Kotov and Sharon Glotzer led the research. The findings are newly published online in Nature Nanotechnology...

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'Bubble Boy' Kids Living Normally After Gene Therapy: Study (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- More than a dozen children
with so-called "bubble boy" disease are alive and well, with functioning
immune systems, nine years after undergoing gene therapy to correct their
disorder, researchers report.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Make It Your Own

My grandson told me I needed a garden and it should have carrots - that inspired me to really start a container garden. We have lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and of course carrots. They're doing great and we can't wait to try it out! 30

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34428_make_it_your_own

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34609_tasty_way_to_eat_greens

Tasty way to eat greens

So I really, really do not like most vegetables, but especially not green, leafy vegetables. My clever husband has been making pesto with greens and I just love it! He blends together greens (he so far has used beet greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens), garlic, olive oil, and herbs to taste. Fantastic!

Eat Fresh

Fresh and local fruits and vegetables taste so much better than the ones that have been in shipment for days or weeks. Makes it a lot easier to get your "five a day."

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34934_eat_fresh

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=36020_pizza_bread_on_the_lean

Pizza Bread on the lean

I use two or (even three) low carb flaxseed bread pieces (lightly toast so they don't get soggy)
Put 2 tea spoons of pizza sauce (I like chef boyrdee) but any will work. top with fat free mozzarella cheese and Turkey pepperoni. Better than what we got in school in the "old days" on a bun. 4

Malignant Brain Tumors In Children Found To be Two Different Diseases

Ependymomas are the second most frequent type of malignant brain tumor in children. Ependymoma develops from precursor cells of the tissue that lines the hollow cavities of the brain. Therapy results of ependymoma vary immensely: While in some patients tumor growth comes to a standstill after surgery and radiotherapy, in other children the disease rapidly takes a severe course. In about half of those affected the tumor continues to grow and the patients often succumb to the disease. "It is the patients with a severe course, in particular, who urgently need better therapies...

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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34604_limit_snacks_to_nontrigger_foods

Limit snacks to non-trigger foods

If I've worked out hard in the morning, and lunch was a few hours ago, I could be starving by 4 pm. This is a DANGEROUS time for me to eat certain foods (like junky ones with salt, fat, and carbs). I found that by only allowing myself to eat from a certain small list of snack foods, I could stay in control until supper. Below is my list:

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35335_frozen_fruit_as_healthy_lowcal_sweet_solution

Frozen Fruit as Healthy, Low-Cal, Sweet Solution

My favorite frozen fruits are blueberries and raspberries. Measure out a cup and eat with a spoon. It's delicious, sweet, healthy, low in cals, and a great evening (or anytime) snack!

Hepatitis G Virus May Cause Liver Cancer

Hepatitis G virus was identified in 1995. Some little research was carried out on the virus and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared it a non-harmful virus in 1997. Researchers in Saudi Arabia, writing in the International Journal of Immunological Studies present evidence to suggest that this may have been the wrong decision. They claim that transmission of the virus through donated blood that was not screened for the virus as well as infection through other routes has led to an increase in cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/lloACNkxWCo/233183.php

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Study: 1 hour of TV can shorten life by 22 minutes

Watching an hour of TV after the age of 25 can shorten the viewer's life by just under 22 minutes, according to researchers in Australia.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44156412/ns/health/

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Glaxo HPV vaccine protects women from anal cancer: study (Reuters)

Reuters - A vaccine to prevent cervical cancer offered strong protection against anal cancer in a large study of women in Costa Rica, adding to evidence that such vaccines can protect against more than just cervical cancer, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Saffron Shows Promise In Preventing Liver Cancer

The full study of a new research indicating that Saffron has a significant chemopreventive effect against liver cancer in animals is published in the September issue of Hepatology, a journal published by Wiley Blackwell on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. The study reveals, that when rats with diethylnitrosamine (DEN)-induced liver cancer were given saffron, it inhibited cell proliferation and stimulated apoptosis. As the fifth most common cancer, Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer worldwide...

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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34644_adding_whole_food_to_your_diet

Adding 'whole' food to your diet

If you, (or significant others) are used to highly processed foods and complain about whole foods, change your recipes little by little. e.g. Start by using half white/half wholemeal flour in your recipes and gradually increase the percentage as you get used to it. Gradually you won't even notice the lack of processed food.
It also helps to use finely ground whole foods.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35756_water_and_pee_inverse_relationship

Water and pee - inverse relationship

The less like water the color of your urine looks, the more water you need to be drinking!

Fruit Teas

I have invested in a large stash of fruit flavored herbal teas. Peach and mint medley (bigelow) herbals are my favorite and I do Pomegranate Green tea when I need a little caffeine. This has really helped me increase my water intake during the day and right before meals. I don't like regular water, but I will drink my peach tea all day long!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=36084_fruit_teas

Frozen veggies are OK

I used to feel bad about eating frozen veggies vs. fresh veggies, until I learned that frozen veggies can actually be better for you and contain more nutrients! I hate cooked peas but frozen peas as a snack is delicious!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35164_frozen_veggies_are_ok

HPV Vaccine Cervarix Also Protects From Anal Cancer

GlaxoSmithKline's bivalent HPV vaccine Cervarix offers strong protection against anal cancer, even though it is used as a routine vaccination for girls against cervical cancer, researchers reported in The Lancet Oncology. Significant effects were noted in women who received the vaccine before exposure to the virus. Even though anal cancers are still uncommon in the general population, recent decades noted almost double the amount of cases in many countries including the USA and Europe...

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Monday, August 22, 2011

Dessert gum

I'v found chewing the Extra dessert gum in flavors like mint-chocolate ice cream, key lime pie, watermelon, strawberry-banana and strawberry cheesecake after dinner are a good choice for "dessert". I find I look forward to this treat 468 471 491 265 45 22

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35459_dessert_gum

Review Highlights Flawed Logic Of Segregating Boys And Girls For Education Purposes, Based On Alleged Brain Differences

There is no scientific basis for teaching boys and girls separately, according to Lise Eliot from The Chicago Medical School. Her review reveals fundamental flaws in the arguments put forward by proponents of single-sex schools to justify the need of teaching teach boys and girls separately. Eliot shows that neuroscience has identified few reliable differences between boys' and girls' brains relevant to learning or education. Her work is published online in Springer's journal Sex Roles...

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Planning is my secret to success!

In a perfect world we would all have cooks who would always make exactly what is needed at every single meal. Since that is not the case for most of us, it helps if you know what you are going to have at the meals that you can always control. Mine are breakfast and lunch. I have set menus for these 2 meals with little variation. This makes it so that when I get home after work, if it late and my husband just has to go out for dinner that I don't have a panic because my calorie count is hig...

Football Analysis Leads To Advance In Artificial Intelligence

Computer scientists in the field of artificial intelligence have made an important advance that blends computer vision, machine learning and automated planning, and created a new system that may improve everything from factory efficiency to airport operation or nursing care. And it's based on watching the Oregon State University Beavers play football. The idea is for a computer to observe a complex operation, learn how to do it, and then optimize those operations or accomplish other related tasks...

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The Complex Relationship Between Exercise And Metformin

It's common enough for researchers to look at the impacts of prescribed drugs on the body. And if you're a diabetes researcher who believes that exercise has great benefits for those with type 2 diabetes, you're hoping your research will show that. But when Normand Boule looked at the dual impacts of exercise and metformin - two of the most commonly-prescribed modalities for glucose control - on that very outcome, the hoped-for double whammy wasn't the result...

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Natural Water flavoring!

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Trial Drug Shows Preliminary Promise Against Ovarian Cancer (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug that's
shown promise against ovarian cancer caused by mutations in the BRCA1 or
BRCA2 genes may also be effective against ovarian cancer not caused by
those gene mutations, according to a new study.

Measuring Cups

Easy measureing. Since servings are not always easy, for things like cereal, I keep the proper serving size measuring cup in the container. I get the exact serving size without having to pour into a measuring cup.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34383_measuring_cups

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Kick in Your Metabolism Every Day

To start your metabolism every day, you need to have breakfast when you get up. I didn't know until Monday night that it starts your metabolism working. Otherwise our food turns to fat. It was a Tip given on Extreme Makeover Weight Loss. No wonder I had gained so much over the years. I rarely ate breakfast.

portion sizes

I'm terrible at eyeballing portions...which leads to me overeating without realizing it. I found a website with great pictures to show you how to compare the portion of your food to everyday objects. http://tomatotalk.earthfare.com/2010/02/02
/supersize-the-meal-double-gulp-the-dr
ink-and-king-size-the-sweet-treat/ so cool! definitely helpful.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35532_portion_sizes

Recipe: Cheesy Manicotti

This recipe is great for cheese lovers. It has 3 different kinds of cheese and is still low in fat! This healthy dish makes for a great dinner meal for guests or your family

8 ounces tofu
2 egg whites
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 manicotti shells
1 - 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1-16 oz. Can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Frozen grapes and bananas

For a hot-day treat, freeze grapes and peeled banana halves. They take longer to eat than the fresh kind, and cool you down as well as filling you up!
Gail 88

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Competing While Covered Is a First for a U.S. Event

Kulsoom Abdullah became the first woman to compete in the United States weight lifting championships while wearing clothing that covered her legs, arms and head.

KRN5500 For Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Pain In Cancer Patients Gets Fast Track Designation By FDA, USA

According to today's announcement by DARA BioSciences, Inc., the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted a fast track designation to for their investigational drug KRN5500 for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain in cancer patients. DARA's KRN5500 achieved positive results in its Phase II clinical trial (DTCL100), meeting its primary endpoints for reducing pain and safety and proving to be superior to placebo (p=0.03)...

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healthy pizza at home

Boboli makes a 100% whole what pizza crust, I like to throw some low-sugar marinara sauce on it, mozzarella cheese, some minced garlic, assorted vegetables (my favorite is broccoli and onion), and a sprinkle of almost every spice in my cabinet.

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15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life

Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44153048/ns/health-fitness/

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Tests predict heart attack risk

Most heart attacks strike with no warning, but doctors now have a clearer picture than before of who is most likely to have one. FULL STORY | Interactive: What causes a heart attack? | Sunday: Dr. Sanjay Gupta: The Last Heart Attack

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Planning is my secret to success!

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Eat proper meals, organised around vegetables

I find it is so much easier to eat healthily throughout the day, if I sit down for a proper meal, that is based around a good serve of vegetables.
In summer, this would mean basing the meal on a lovely salad, and in winter making yummy low fat, high vegetable soups or even ratatouille.
You can then accompany that with a piece of wholemeal bread and a protein - cheese, lean meat or some peanut butter.

Sip it good

Having trouble drinking all that water? A lot of people find that using a straw, or a water bottle with a straw opening helps them drink more water. Try it!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35259_sip_it_good

Recipe: Cheesy Manicotti

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Cheating or treating?

I can always tell when I'm cheating on my diet because I feel extremely guilty when I do, but when I treat myself I feel like I earned it and I am way more satisfied!

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Five BItes

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drink lots

I drink 1 litre of green tea and 1 litre of water, no fizzy derinks 274

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Water

Drink ice water you it will help rev your metabolism.

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Gene Variants That Boost Lung Cancer Risk Identified (HealthDay)

HealthDay - THURSDAY, Aug. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Two gene variations that
increase smokers' risk of lung cancer have been identified by
researchers.

Cancer Stem Cells Made, Not Born

In cancer, tumors aren't uniform: they are more like complex societies, each with a unique balance of cancer cell types playing different roles. Understanding this "social structure" of tumors is critical for treatment decisions in the clinic because different cell types may be sensitive to different drugs. A common theory is that tumors are a hierarchical society, in which all cancer cells descend from special self-renewing cancer stem cells. This view predicts that killing the cancer stem cells might suffice to wipe out a cancer...

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Hiding Healthy treats

I hide my cocoa coated almonds like I used to hide my gourmet chocolate. It makes me feel like I am really getting the indulge gratification.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35804_hiding_healthy_treats

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Best Cancer Figjting Foods

Grapefruits, all berries, wild salmon, sweet potatoes, tumeric, green tea, Broccoli, all Omega 3's and Pomegranates help prevent tumor growth.

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Medicare costs rise at slowest pace in six years: S&P (Reuters)

Reuters - Growth in hospital revenue from Medicare patients was roughly one-third the rate seen from patients on private health insurance during the past year, according to data from Standard & Poor's.

Are you jogging the right way? Check your foot

Regular, easy running for fitness can be a boon to health and wellbeing, but experts say for safety, joggers especially must keep a spring in their step and an eye on how that foot falls.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42532554/ns/health-fitness/

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Making sure I drink the recommended amount of water a day

I don't allow myself to drink anything else until I have drank the recommended amount of water you should have each day first. 194

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

Thirsty? Tired of water? Cheap alternative!

I drink my eight glasses of water a day, but sometimes I need FLAVOR. I am on a budget and can't afford to keep buying gatorade/diet drinks just for me.

Instead I use Kool-Aid and only put in 1/2 cup of sugar. The grape and the orange taste just like gatorade. With 1/2 cup of sugar, an 8 oz serving is 30 calories! The taste is a refreshing change from plain water and it's inexpensive!

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Lettuce in the gardenbolted (went to seed)

Don't worry, and don't throw it out. Bolted lettuce is bitter to taste, but you can tone down that bitterness by soaking the cleaned leaves in lemon juice and water for a few hours. After drain the water rewash the lettuce and dry it. No need to waste the plants you tried so hard to grow. Eat them and enoy the added flavor.

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100 Calorie Flatbread Sandwich

I love a top and bottom to my sandwiches. I discovered whole grain 100 calorie rolls... they are made by several different companies. I have my turkey BLT's, my soy burgers. my PB and J and all sorts of sandwiches on them. I have even lightly toasted each 1/2, added sugar sub. and cinnamon for a sweet treat with evening tea.

Roche's FDA Approved Zelboraf Fights War Against Melanoma Gene Variant

Melanoma has been considered one of the toughest cancers to treat, with few drug options...until now. The FDA has approved Roche's unique acting drug for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Zelboraf (vemurafenib) works by targeting a mutant gene that's found in about half of melanoma patients. This makes two drugs approved that direct confront the deadly disease, a form of skin cancer. Zelboraf will be available within two weeks according to Roche. Dr...

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Measure at work

I keep a set of measuring cups and spoons at work with me. That way when I'm preparing my salad or sandwich and it's something not pre-measured (salad dressing, mustard, etc) I can know exactly how much I'm eating and not end up guessing and over or under estimating.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35011_measure_at_work

6,000 go to ER each year for exercising in heat

Heat-related illnesses that strike during a sport or recreational activity send nearly 6,000 people in the U.S. to emergency rooms every year, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43929367/ns/health-mens_health/

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Eat naturally and be aware of food sensitivities!!

I went to a nutritionist once and she told me to try to stay away from anything processed, and that includes "bars"
if at all possible. Reason being that our body just doesn't
really know how to process certain chemicals. Also, many
of us have food sensitivites .i.e. gluten, lactose intolerant,
wheat, etc. Listen to your body!!!

Fruits!

With each meal, I try to find a way to incorporate fruits into it. Ex, I will eat a whole grain waffle with a tea of peanut butter and a 1/4 of cup of blueberries.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35364_fruits

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Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Children With Kidney Disease Face Many Health Woes (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Poor growth, heart
problems and delays in puberty are among the problems experienced by
children with mild to moderately impaired kidney function, new research
says.

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'Pole Dancing for Jesus' class causes controversy

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34346_the_trick_to_8_cups_of_water_a_day

The trick to 8 cups of water a day

The trick I use to get my 8 cups of water a day is to drink 1 cup before a meal, and 1 cup after the meal. With three meals a day, thats 6 cups! and the other two cups (or more!) are easily put in during a workout or sipping while watching tv! With this trick I usually get about 9-13 cups of water a day!

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/health/nutrition/15best.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

Gimmick or Not, Vibrating Platforms Have Joined the Gym

Researchers say that standing on a platform that vibrates 50 times a second seems to slightly improve performance in the few minutes immediately after.

Green Tea Compound Is Effective In Treating Genetic Disorder And Two Types Of Tumors

A compound found in green tea shows great promise for the development of drugs to treat two types of tumors and a deadly congenital disease. The discovery is the result of research led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Thomas Smith at The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and his colleagues at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Their findings are published in the recent article, "Green Tea Polyphenols Control Dysregulated Glutamate Dehydrogenase In Transgenic Mice By Hijacking The ADP Activation Site" in The Journal of Biological Chemistry...

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Simple Fast-food or Restaurant Strategy

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my little drive-thru and take out secret

ORDER A KIDS MEAL..today my co-workers ordered lunch from a local deli, i ordered a kids turkey and cheese on wheat with organic baby carrots instead of chips..300ish calories..& im really full..even if you go to mcdonalds & get a kids meal [not the big kids meal, the regular one] & get apple dippers & diet soda, you get your taste for mickey d's with WAY fewer calories..i dont recommend doing this often with fast food but every once in a while wont hurt..its all about good choices & moderati...

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Apples

Apples really are almost a perfect food. I eat several a day!

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Toss It In The Trash!

If I make something and it's awful or if the portion is way too large or has too much sodium or is just wrong, I don't hesitate to toss it in the trash. I'm not listening to that voice saying, "eat everything on your plate." I know if it's in the garbage, it's gone and sometimes that is the best thing for me. Waste is bad, but weight is a killer! 30

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100 Calorie Flatbread Sandwich

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Vegetable servings in noodles?!

Ronzoni brand pasta came out with a kind called "Garden Delight". You get a full serving of veggies in 4 oz of it! Great way to sneak it in on the kids. 4

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Peanut Butter "Ice Cream"

Hopefully I am not reposting this (my apologies if someone has already come up with this)
When I want ice cream, lately I take one TBSP of Peanut butter and 2 TBSP of Fat Free cool whip and mix it all up, put in the freezer for a bit and when it comes out it tastes pretty close to a PB shake!! But with way less guilt...it's a small amount rich enough to satisfy those cravings.
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Pfizer wins Viagra patent battle against Teva (Reuters)

Reuters - Pfizer Inc said on Monday it won a patent infringement case against the U.S. unit of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, preventing Teva from launching a generic version of Pfizer's erectile dysfunction drug Viagra until October 2019.

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Competing While Covered Is a First for a U.S. Event

Kulsoom Abdullah became the first woman to compete in the United States weight lifting championships while wearing clothing that covered her legs, arms and head.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35621_dont_just_pump_iron_watch_it

Don't Just Pump Iron... Watch it

If there is one nutrient to watch, make it iron. Non Heme (Non meat) foods that are iron fortified tend to have your fiber count already built in, and eating them with a bit of Vitamin C (eg. Orange Juice, Berries) makes them easily digested.

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Monday, August 15, 2011

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Facts and Statistics (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - A successful new leukemia treatment was announced in the New England Journal of Medicine Wednesday. The successful study, led by Dr Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania, involved three patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Here are the important facts and statistics about chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35746_throw_out_the_salt_shaker

Throw out the salt shaker

Making the decision to give up salt made such a difference in my life. My body stopped holding onto fluid, my legs no longer swell. AND my doctor took me off my high blood pressure medication completely.

Dream Dinners

Not being a cook, Dream Dinners (meal assembly store) has been an answer to prayers.

Monthly I choose my meals on line. Go Assemble them and then, through portion control, cook the meals that I have prepared for myself.

It's awesome for me!!!!!!

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Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- The breast cancer drug Herceptin
increases the risk of heart problems in elderly patients, especially those
with a history of heart disease and/or diabetes, a new study says.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35012_menu_tracking_for_success

Menu Tracking for Success

I need help remembering what I want to eat. So I plan my eating the night before. I track it then I print the "Full Day's Report". Then anything I need to make I can choose if I want to make it the night before or just have the stuff on hand. It makes life so much easier and my day is already one step ahead. 334

Gene Variant In Proteus Syndrome Identified

Orthopaedic surgeons from Children's National Medical Center are part of a team of researchers that has identified the genetic mutation causing Proteus syndrome, a rare disorder in which tissue and bone grow massively out of proportion. The discovery appears in the July 27, 2011, online edition of the New England Journal of Medicine...

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Crab Shells in my CRAB makes me CRABBY!!!!!!

When shelling white lump crab meat use a black light in the dark. The iridescence of the shells will glow, and you're able to REALLY enjoy your EXPENSIVE White Lump Crab Meat!!!!!!! Just a thought
RAY RAY

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Portion Control snacking & Lunch ideas

One of my biggest problems before joining SparkPeople was eating before I went to bed. Uncontrolled portions of 'something..s.'
I have learned from tracking my eating habits just how much I was consuming. I had no idea! So to try to help myself, I am now making 'Portion-appropriate' choices and bagging them after I get home.
Examples: baggies of: mini-pretzels, baked chips, veggies, fruit, etc. Everyone in my family now knows that 1 baggie = 1 portion. We can grab & go!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=36003_cheap_way_to_try_new_fruitsveggies

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Cheap way to try new fruits/veggies

Try going to bountifulbaskets.org and ordering a basket of fruits and veggies for cheap ($15.00). You never know what you're going to get, and I've tried tons of new veggies using it. Who knew my kids and I would love things like cabbage, kale and bok choy? While most of the foods are "normal" parts of our diet, we occasionally get something I've never bought, and it's been a definite healthy learning experience for all of us.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34538_switching_bad_for_better

Switching bad for better

Spark People nutrition tracker showed me some habits I had that were not doing me any favours.

My night time supper used to be water Milo & a choc chip museli bar (240 cal) which I did not think was too bad.
I have now changed it to Herbal tea, 10 grams walnuts & a handful of grapes (90 cal).

A small change which was not hard to make, and saves 150 cal EVERYDAY (pretty much) - could be the difference between maintenance & losing?

A couple of little changes make all the...

No Red Meat....in 37 Years

I have not eaten red meat in 37 years. I was a vegetarian for 20 years of that and vegan for 15 years. I also am the 'genetic nightmare' of my family, which means I have every inherited illness or condition, including cholesterol issues, that the elders in my family had. When someone starts telling me that I should consider not eating meat, I just politely tell them "my secret" and start walking away.

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Curry Power: Beat High Fat Meal Triglycerides With Spice

When you sit down to a hearty meal and eat a high fat serving of food, you end up with high levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, in your blood. A new study finds that adding Indian curry spices like turmeric and cinnamon to your dishes could help reduce oxidative stress and thus thwart the risk of chronic disease. Sheila West, associate professor of biobehavioral health, Penn State, and her associates prepared meals on two separate days for six men between the ages of 30 and 65 who were overweight, but otherwise healthy...

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breakfast

i added breakfast to my daily routine, a yougurt every morning, i no longer binge at my desk every morning and i have ignored the office candy bowl for over a week. 244

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Vaccinate Adults To Protect Children

Mention the word vaccination and most people think of babies, toddlers and school-age children. But as the fact is, adults also need to be vaccinated (when and where appropriate) to keep themselves and their children safe. Unfortunately, far too many adults overlook these lifesaving measures. According to a recent report conducted by the Trust for America's Health, a non-profit organization in Washington, DC dedicated to disease prevention and community health, millions of American adults are foregoing recommended vaccinations...

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Weight

after 2 plus weeks I lost 2 pounds.

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Secret Salad

My Secret to keeping my salads under 100 calories is lemon pepper and "peperoncini" (yellow peppers)

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Saturday, August 13, 2011

Complera Once Daily Tablet For HIV-1 Infection Approved By FDA

Complera, (emtricitabine/rilpivirine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) a complete single-tablet regimen for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in treatment-naive adults (adults never treated before), has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

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Roasted Garlic instead of Butter

Use roasted garlic instead of butter! Great way to add flavour using less fat and calories!
Great on sandwiches, on baked potatoes and grilled cheese sanwiches (on the inside, not the outside). I add this to mashed potatoes, hummus and corn on the cob.
Let's just say I try to slather anything I can with this garlicky goodness! LOL