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Some issues are black and white with carbs being a case in point. There are good carbs and bad carbs. Carbs low on the glycemic index (GI) are good and conversely those high on the scale aren't. High GI foods have been linked to a variety of problems, from acne to Alzheimer's as well as increasing your risk of type 2 diabetes. New research shows that foods low on the glycemic index release a Read more
In a time crunch, some of us may head to Jamba Juice for a smoothie lunch substitute. While you are certainly getting plenty of calories in your smoothie, is it filling you up like a solid lunch would? A recent study says not so much. In fact the subjects who drank their test foods ended up eating more than those who did not drink their foods. Part of the reason could be that drinking your food Read more
So far it seems that there is a chewing gum out there for just about everything. Upset stomach, chew this gum. Can't quit smoking, try that gum. So, it was only a matter of time before an anti-obesity gum was released. The BBC is reporting that a team at The Imperial College London is developing a drug based on a natural gut hormone that mimics the body's "feeling full" response. The gum would Read more
For model Liya Kebede, Cannes feels like magic. "It gets into you the minute you arrive here," she said this morning. "It's very glamorous, and I like that it's very international as well. You see all these different people from all over the world coming with their films, which is great." It's been a big year for Liya, who was named a L'Oréal Paris brand ambassador last June and is making Read more
Summers can be incredibly busy — between shuttling kids to and from activities to planning and going on vacation, all the activities that come along with the season can leave you pressed for time. Luckily, we've got a few suggestions for how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, even if you've only got minutes to spare. Total-body in 20: Breaking up your workout in just 10- or 20-minute increments Read more
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, because of so many reasons. But you need to make sure that you're doing it right. If you're trying to maintain or lose weight, here are some things to consider when enjoying your first meal of the day. Eat it soon: Studies have found that eating breakfast jump-starts your metabolism, and not only that, it can help ensure that you don't feel so Read more
It's hard to believe that there are only two episodes of Game of Thrones left, and this week feels like the calm before the storm. As Robb, Theon, Tyrion, and Stannis prepare for some serious battles, the ladies in all of their lives start making some moves of their own. Catelyn takes family matters into her own hands, Talisa finally seals the deal with Robb, and Osha's keeping a secret. As the Read more
After eating my way through the cupcake craze, I'm ready to put my muffin tins away and dust off the cake pans that have been sitting at the back of my cupboards. Don't get me wrong: I love a tiny handheld treat. But there's something very satisfying slicing into — and serving — a full-sized cake. This time of year, I want something that goes well with a cup of tea or a scoop of fresh Read more
Do you have what it takes to buy a home? Consider this exhaustive guide from Kiplinger. Tired of renting? It could be a great time to buy your first home. In many cities, home prices have bottomed, and rents have risen. Mortgage rates are still superlow. In fact, homes haven't been as affordable since 1971. On the downside, in many cities, buyers have fewer homes from which to choose and more Read more
I don't know how people do it, munching on sugary doughnuts, chocolate-filled croissants, or crumb-covered muffins. If I started off my day with that much sugar, then I'd feel sluggish and cranky all morning. I fuel myself in the a.m. with low-sugar foods that are full of fiber and protein. If you need some low-sugar breakfast ideas, then these meals all contain fewer than 30 grams of sugar. Read more
