USDA MyPlate – The Good, The Bad, and the Forgotten

Diet and Nutrition, Featured

USDA MyPlate – The Good, The Bad, and the Forgotten

The USDA is at it again. They’ve replaced the infamous Food Pyramid with a plate – dubbed “MyPlate” as an initiative to get Americans to eat healthier. According to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, “It’s an opportunity for Americans to understand quickly how to have a balanced and nutritious meal”.

So, does the plate accomplish what it set out to? Sort of, but not really. I’ll explain.

 

June 02nd, 2011 read more

Diet and Nutrition, Featured

Yeast That’s Good For You – Como What?

Yes, ladies (and gents) it’s true! Yeast can be ridiculously good for you! We’re talking about nutritional yeast here and it’s something I strongly suggest you add into your diet, vegan or not. Here’s why…

 

May 26th, 2011 read more

Diet and Nutrition, Featured, Healthy Mind, Weight Loss

The Doctors Feature: 20 Tips to a Healthier You

Hey there Wellness Warriors! I just wanted to pop in and let you know that I will be offering some amazing nutrition tips on today’s episode of The Doctors. Learn a no-brainer way to measure portion sizes, the truth about eggs, and the #1 thing you should AVOID doing at all costs while eating (it will totally surprise you!).

 

April 29th, 2011 read more

Diet and Nutrition, Featured, Weight Loss

The Secret Ingredient for Staying Slim

Put some lip gloss on and pucker up, gorgeous: this everyday product will have you reducing fat by up to 30% in no time!

 

April 22nd, 2011 read more

Featured

The Wonder Tea That Can Lower Cholesterol Naturally

High cholesterol is affecting more and more people these days. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately one in every six adults—that’s 16.3% of the U.S. adult population—has high total cholesterol. Those are some scary numbers, folks!

 

April 22nd, 2011 read more

Featured, Fitness

Cameron Diaz Shows Off Her Guns

No, she’s not at the shooting range but Cameron Diaz took some time over the weekend to show off her guns!

 

February 21st, 2011 read more

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