Fast Food Salads? Really?

With the obesity problem in the US growing steadily, fast food outlets have been subject to a lot of criticism for ‘over-sized’ portions, menus full of ‘fatty’ foods and the lack of nutrition guidance to customers. McDonald’s, in a bid to turn things around and champion the fight against obesity launched a set of new [...]

How to create delicious Canapés

Canapés are generally an instant hit at any party. They might look difficult to create, but they are not. Here are a few tips on how to create delicious canapés: • Choose seasonal produce; use the most basic food items. For instance, you could team up asparagus with melted butter and pepper and salt, served [...]

How to keep food safe and bacteria-free

Recent research into public health indicates that the amount of harmful bacteria in our food is up by as much as five fold, compared to 1942. Food safety specialists however say that this does not indicate that the food we consume is unsafe – but that it points towards the advancement of technology which is [...]

Healthy Habits (Part 1)

Add more fruits and vegetables to your daily diet.  They are naturally high in antioxidants, vitamins, fiber and minerals.  If you are keeping track of your daily calorie intake, they are less in calories too. If you have a New Year resolution to lose weight, fruits and vegetables will substitute high calorie food items you [...]

Discover the West with Colorado Springs Vacation Rentals

For many people, the summer is a popular time to take a vacation with family or friends. People jet off for a week at the beach or a trip to see the sights in Europe, taking advantage of the time off from school that the kids have and the slow periods at work. However, the [...]

A Mammoth Vacation at a Price You Can Afford

Visiting a hot vacation spot means it’s going to take some time and doing to see and do everything. So, why not give yourself a launch pad and rent an affordable house, or condominium? There are numerous options like a ski resort california, and in the Lake Tahoe area, there are 12. So, spend your [...]

Reasons why you should not use MSG

Monosodium Glutamate more commonly known as MSG is used commonly as a flavor enhancer in many fast foods, processed foods, Chinese food, tinned foods and many other foods. Though commonly used the safety of this product has been controversial. Though classified as a food ingredient that is “generally recognized as safe” by the Food and [...]

Getting a Spectacular and Affordable Range or Cooktop for the Holidays

Certainly, Julia Child was not the only American chef to be especially fond of her cooking range and, this year, expect to find “New Stove” or “Cooktop” at the tippity top of many Christmas (or Thanksgiving) shopping lists. If you’re planning on purchasing a stove or cooktop for your household’s resident lover of home-cooked meals, [...]

Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses’ Odds for Obesity (HealthDay)

HealthDay – WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) — Nurses who work long hours and have less physically demanding jobs are much more likely to be obese than other nurses, according to a new study. Go here to read the rest: Long Shifts May Raise Some Nurses’ Odds for Obesity (HealthDay)  Read More →

Parents Are Key in Helping Obese Kids Lose Weight, AHA Says (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – The key to combating juvenile obesity lies with parents, the American Heart Association says. Here is the original: Parents Are Key in Helping Obese Kids Lose Weight, AHA Says (ContributorNetwork)  Read More →

Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems (HealthDay)

HealthDay – MONDAY, Jan. 23 (HealthDay News) — Weight loss and malnutrition are among the medical conditions that increase treatment costs and the length of hospital stays for older adults with hip fractures, a new study finds. Read the rest here:  Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems (HealthDay)  Read More →

U.S. Obesity Rates May Be Leveling Off (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com – The steady increase in U.S. obesity rates over the past 20 years seems to be leveling off, according to a new study from researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Read More →

No Single Factor in Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY | A recent study of childhood obesity, as reported by The Lookout, proves something I often suspected. There is no single blame for the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. Read more from the original source: No Single Factor in Childhood Obesity (ContributorNetwork)  Read More →