Comparison of plans finds differences in mood despite similar weight loss
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter

(HealthDay News) — Both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet such as the popular Atkins program and a low-fat, high-carb diet appear to help people lose pounds over the course of a year.
But as for [...]

Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study
 

(HealthDay News) — Elevated blood levels of phosphorus are associated with a higher risk of heart disease, U.S. researchers say.
They studied the link between phosphorus levels and coronary artery calcification (CAC) in nearly 900 healthy adults in the Spokane Heart Study, a long-term [...]

The Almost Gourmet Quickie Veggie Wrap

This is my quickie go-to lunch many days. It comes together in just a few short minutes if you have all of your veggies washed and prepped ahead of time. I like to slice my veggies while I am assembling the wrap, but you could certainly slice them in advance [...]

Living With Less TV, More Sweat Boosts Weight Loss Home environment plays role in effort to drop pounds, experts say
 

(HealthDay News) — If you want to lose weight, exercise and diet are crucial. But a new study says other factors appear to play a role, too — including the number of TVs in your house [...]

Americans Get Failing Grade on Diabetes Awareness Survey finds abundant myths about debilitating disease
By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter

MONDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) — Though someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 20 seconds, many Americans lack basic knowledge about the potentially life-threatening disease, according to a new survey from [...]

Trick-or-Treat-Give Me Something Good to Eat

via Integrative Nutrition Blog by Integrative Nutrition on 10/28/09

It’s that time of year again, the beginning of the season for consumption of all things sweet.  Halloween marks the start of the holiday season that extends until the beginning of January.  The tendency to overindulge in sweet treats rises, [...]

via Integrative Nutrition Blog by Joshua Rosenthal on 9/28/09

What’s for dinner at your house tonight? How about a meat–free dish? Just by reducing animal protein in your diet, you could lessen your risk of heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. Many people have found that reducing animal protein consumption can help with low energy [...]

The Role of Hibiscus Tea in Reducing High Blood Pressure via Elements4Health

Hibiscus tea is made from the Hibiscus sabdariffa flower, which has been used in folk medicine as a diuretic and for the treatment of several other complaints, including high blood pressure, liver diseases and fever. The pharmacological actions of the Hibiscus sabdariffa extracts include [...]

Staycations are here to stay

via Integrative Nutrition Blog by Joshua Rosenthal on 8/24/09

Need some time to relax and rejuvenate? But watching your pennies with today’s economy? How about a ‘staycation’? All across the country, families have decided to forgo expensive vacations this year and spend more quality time closer to home.
Traveling tends to [...]