Category: Wellness (Page 30 of 116)

Drink The Soda Leave The Chips

April 14, 2012 / Staff

Drinking diet soda in and of itself may not contribute to metabolic disorder, however, consuming extra calories because of those saved with the soda will add up.

So, is it the case that those who drink diet soda also allow other unhealthy habits into their daily diet?

This could, indeed, be the reason for the diet soda-metabolic disorder connection.

The American Heart Association doesn’t have specific guidelines on diet soda consumption, but spokesperson Rachel Johnson of the University of Vermont says moderate consumption seems fine. “But what the mistake a lot of people make is that they compensate for the calories that they save in the diet soda with other foods and beverages,” says Johnson.

Part of a healthy diet would include eliminating items with artificial sweeteners, preservatives and chemicals.

Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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Beef Recall Raises New Concerns

April 13, 2012 / Staff

Tenderized beef is at the center of recall.

Is it now necessary to label meat which has been through the tenderizing process?

Because of an increased risk of bacterial contamination, some say the meat should be labeled.

E. Coli contamination was at the center of the recall which included more than a ton of beef.

Connecticut Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro said that the Wednesday recall involving some 2,057 pounds of ground and texturized beef from Town & Country Foods Inc. of Greene, Maine, underscores why consumers should be told when meat has been mechanically pierced with needles or blades.

Quality Control, Wellness

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What To Eat For Breakfast

April 13, 2012 / Staff

What is the best thing to eat first thing in the morning?

Although the ingredients are varied, the consensus is that fruit, whole grains and protein is the best combination to keep you satisfied and energized throughout the day.

Eggs with a side of berries, oatmeal with nuts and whole grains with cottage cheese are nutritionally dense breakfast ideas that should appeal to many.

Eating protein in the morning can reduce cravings and hunger throughout the day, according to a 2011 study published in Obesity. “Incorporating a healthy breakfast containing protein-rich foods can be a simple strategy for people to stay satisfied longer, and therefore, be less prone to snacking,” study author Heather Leidy, assistant professor in the department of nutrition and exercise physiology at the University of Missouri, said in a statement at the time.

Starting your day off with a healthy breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day, gives you the energy you need to tackle your tasks and keeps satisfied enough to fight off food cravings.

Nutrition, Wellness

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Diabetes Is An American Crisis

April 11, 2012 / Staff

Gastric bypass surgery may sound drastic but diabetes has become a serious health issue for millions of Americans.

The health care costs alone pose a threat the system not to mention the toll the disease takes on families and society at large.

Getting this epidemic under control should be a top priority, however, is life threatening surgery the answer?

Doctors, Health Care Policy, Health Insurance, Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

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Taking Care Of Your Body Takes Care Of Your Brain

April 10, 2012 / Staff

If you make good decisions about your physical and your emotional health, you literally can slow down or even reverse the brain’s aging process, according to award-winning psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen, author of “Use Your Brain to Change Your Age.”

Nutrition, Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

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