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Does Your Doctor Treat You As The Unique Individual That You Are? | September 19, 2011

by Dr. Cochran with Dr. Waggoner M.D.

Last week you went to your doctor for your annual physical and you found out that you have cholesterol problems, specifically small density LDL, which your doctor told you is a death sentence if you don’t address it. It seems that these small density particles have an incredible propensity for sneaking into your arteries. Pretty soon your arteries start to look like the bottom of a grease trap in a French fry machine and eventually all that ‘goop’ turns into plaques. Plaque isn’t good for your teeth and it isn’t good for your arteries … Read More »


 

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Kid-Friendly Meal: Cornbread Pizza | February 21, 2011

I’ll bet you know at least one kid or teen in braces. What can they eat when their teeth hurt? And how can parents prepare meals that help avoid breaking off a bracket?

If your child has braces, tender yet tasty recipes are a must. How can you make them feel better on a tender-teeth day and satisfy their craving for “forbidden food?” Here are a few tips and a recipe for a special twist on easy-to-eat pizza:

1. Drink or eat something very cold, such as a fruit smoothie or frozen yogurt  – this delays the movement of today’s heat-responsive wires.
2. Try microwaving a frozen item instead … Read More »


 

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30-Minute Meals: Chicken and Broccoli Couscous | February 18, 2011

Learn how to make a quick and tasty couscous dish and kill your cravings for pasta at the same time!


 

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‘Fiber and Protein at Every Meal Make Losing Weight No Big Deal’ | February 16, 2011

You need fiber. And while I know it doesn’t sound particularly fun or sexy, it’s a fact and you know the reality about facts: we have to face them.

As bland and boring as you might think fiber is, it actually performs miracles inside your system that will help you look, feel and honestly be healthy. I recently had the pleasure of sharing lunch with Tanya Zuckerbrot MS RD, a nutritionist and author of The F-Factor Diet: Discover the Secret to Permanent Weight Loss and came away with a greater knowledge and understanding about the why’s and how’s of fiber in … Read More »


 

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Q&A With Janet Bond Brill, Author Of Prevent a Second Heart Attack | February 15, 2011

Each year, roughly 1.5 million Americans have a heart attack — and most of them survive. But research shows that just one year after their diagnosis, the vast majority fail to adhere to the dietary changes that could prevent a second heart attack. After losing her father to his second heart attack and fearing that her husband would suffer the same fate after his first, Dr. Janet Bond Brill was inspired to write Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease (Three Rivers Press, $15.00, February 1, 2011). Packed with every tool someone needs — … Read More »


 

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Lose Weight and Save Money: Tips For A New Life! | February 10, 2011


 

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Why Waist Management Matters | February 8, 2011

By Betsy Muller, MBA, EFT Cert., CEHP

Look around.  We intuitively know that people with slim middles and flat tummies are the healthy ones.  They look fit and attractive. They are the athletes, the young ones, the women who haven’t had kids yet and the men sport “6 pack abs”  instead of lounging on the couch drinking a 6 pack.

But wait a minute, look again!  Kids seem to be carrying more weight around their middles these days too.  Young women who haven’t yet carried a child are sporting a “pouch” out front.  Little boys have … Read More »


 

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Core Training and the BOSU | February 7, 2011

Many people may have never heard of the BOSU ball, (both sides up), and if you have you probably are not exactly sure what it is. Let me tell you, for the money the BOSU ball is THE best piece of exercise equipment you can buy. It is rugged, durable, and small, easily stored, and handles the toughest of all situations. It is the one piece of equipment that you should consider buying this year.

As you start to focus on those new fitness goals for the New Year people have a tough time figuring out what to … Read More »


 

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Top 3 Weight Loss Tips for 2011! | February 4, 2011

by Annette Sym

As we start a New Year, many have set new goals for self improvement. One way that can help is looking for role models, mentors or people to inspire, encourage and who will give us the motivation and drive to succeed. I hope that I can be that person for anyone who is overweight and feeling like it is just too hard to make the changes needed to achieve their goals. I know from my own personal experience how it feels, and that’s why it is so important to me to … Read More »


 

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The Weight Loss Connection To Emotional Well-Being & Nurturing Your Spirit | January 27, 2011

By Suzanne Pantazis

This article is devoted to encouraging you to take a good honest look at the roadblocks which may be keeping you unhealthy and to help you find ways of overcoming these roadblocks.  I have managed to lose and keep off 100 pounds for over three years now. A critical part of my success has been taking care of my emotional well-being and nurturing my spirit and learning how to love myself again and re-build my self-esteem.

Before we can move forward with our weight loss or health goals, I think … Read More »


 

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30-Minute Meals: Cashew Shrimp | January 26, 2011

Toss this healthy dish together fast. It’s so simple and elegant that you’ll surprise family and friends with your culinary skills. One of my favorite meals because the clean up is even faster. One bowl, one wok, that’s all you need and no one will ever know how healthy and low-cal it is! I’ll admit it. I’ve been known to toss in all sorts of colorful veggies when cleaning out the fridge. Can’t get enough of a good thing, now can you?

Cashew Shrimp

By: Angela Breidenbach

INGREDIENTS:

Sauce (in a small bowl):

½ cup chicken broth

6 Tbs. soy sauce

4 Tbs. rice vinegar

1 Tbs. … Read More »


 

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7 Steps to Aging Beautifully | January 26, 2011

Don’t Be a Bone Head–take your calcium! You need at least 1,500 milligrams of calcium every day to keep bones strong, especially after menopause when estrogen levels drop. Taking a calcium supplement daily can help but small doses two to three times a day will help your body absorb the calcium more easily.

Go Faux –you’ve heard me talk about the dangers of tanning (probably endlessly) and the residual damage I have because of it. It’s not too late to stop additional sun damage–just wear sunscreen every day. I like to use a moisturizer with sunscreen built in–at least an SPF … Read More »


 

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! START EATING BREAKFAST | January 26, 2011

By Joyce Daoust, CN

My #1 recommendation for an overall healthier you this year is to always start your day by eating a high-quality, fat-burning breakfast.  A breakfast that contains 200-300 calories with a 40-30-30 ratio of carbohydrate, protein and fat is a powerful choice you can make daily to improve mental focus and energy and stabilize key hormones responsible for burning stored body fat for fuel all morning long.

So what should you eat?  Below are four of my favorite breakfast recommendations:

Cottage Cheese & Fruit

1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese

1 small apple

4-5 almonds

Eggs & Fruit

Scrambled eggs … Read More »


 

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Your Relationship…With Food! | January 25, 2011

You might not think you have a relationship with food, but you do. It is a relationship that is first born when we are, when we need nourishment from our mothers to survive. Our need for food follows us daily. Eating or drinking the wrong things over the course of our lives can lead to a host of illnesses and health concerns. When we are young, we have no say in what our bodies receive, but as we age, we have celebrations around food, we have issues with food, we have internal fights, we get giddy, we have romantic dinners, … Read More »


 

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Healthy Eating: Quick Lasagna | January 21, 2011

You don’t precook the noodles in this recipe, so it is really fast to assemble. This can be put together the night before and refrigerated without baking. Plan to serve leftovers in a couple of days or freeze for later use.

Quick Lasagna

By Brenda J. Ponichtera

INGREDIENTS:
3 cups low-fat cottage cheese or low-fat Ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
4 cups spaghetti sauce (less than 4 grams fat per
4 ounces)*
3/4 pound uncooked lasagna noodles (12 noodles)
1 cup (4 ounces) grated, reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9-inch by … Read More »