After passing through the red, yellow, and green produce department, choosing carefully only among the ORGANIC options, some health-conscious shoppers will also look for the gluten-free, organic, and other health-minded labels on their other food choices. There may be a sense of false security in those labels though. Continue reading
Heart-shaped candies, cookies, and boxes of chocolate are piled up everywhere this week. All diet rules are thrown out the window after a holiday such as Valentine’s Day. The goal is to eat it all, just to get rid of it fast, and get back to the New Year’s resolutions, right? Continue reading
Some people get immunizations or take dietary supplements. Some avoid being around the general public and complain that others are being inconsiderate by exposing others to germs, if they hear a sneeze or cough. Others just try to “eat right” (based on their own research) and push through until Spring, when we can all get outside and away from germ-filled rooms. Continue reading
There is not a holiday in sight, outside of Valentine’s Day. While grocery stores may already be selling Easter candy, that is three months away. Continue reading
Help is here! There is one super food that is high in antioxidants, fiber and protein, that when added to a healthy diet helps to trim the waistline. That super food is beans. Continue reading
The National Cancer Institute states that one in eight women have a risk of developing breast cancer and as much as 80 percent of cancer cases are preventable. Risk factors for breast cancer are family history, genetics and diet. Continue reading
First week of School and Already Fatigued? Help is here! Last week you were motivated, energetic and excited to be back in school. However, this week it’s rough getting out of bed. Continue reading
The one word that describes most Americans is autopilot. Our days are filled with rush, rush, rush. Stopping only to eat at a fast-food restaurant, and if we go to the gym the question is always, how fast can I … Continue reading
Opinion|6.3.11
Dineen Charest, Staff Writer
Trying to be a mindful and healthy consumer, you feel good about your last trip to the grocery store. Most of the foods you purchased were in your mind, healthy and low in fat. Continue reading
Opinion|5.19.11
Dineen Charest, Staff Writer
In order to make a safe choice about whether tanning beds can be beneficial, you must first understand what is and what isn’t healthy for your body in regards to the UVA and UVB radiation produced by tanning booths. Continue reading