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Label Able: Live & Active Cultures
The labels on food today were standardized to make it easier for us to figure out what exactly we are putting into our bodies. The fact is, reading the labels is still downright confusing so let FIT make you label-able.
Greece's Hidden Secret: FAGE Yogurt
I love yogurt but for me there are very few yogurts that stand out among the pack.
That is why I was totally blown away when I tried, FAGE Total Yogurt (pronounced: Fa'-yeh!). FAGE Total is "Greek yogurt" that is truly Greek -- You can tell by the signature rich and thick velvety texture.
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Gadgets to Inspire Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is the foundation of healthy living. If you don't fuel your body with nutritious foods, everyday activities and exercise can both feel like a challenge. Here are some gadgets to make eating the good stuff easier and more exciting.
Are Functional Foods Worth the Extra Cash?
A lot of us (including me, guilty as charged) are shelling out extra cash for so called functional foods.
Functional food are foods that do more than just feed your hunger, they offer the promise of allowing you to be more regular, get full with extra antioxidants or drop your levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol. New studies are finding that these foods may not be worth the extra cash (about a third more per serving extra), if you're already getting a healthy diet rich in fiber.
The Dark Side of Posting Calorie Counts
Posting calorie counts has been nothing if not controversial. In NYC the restaurants complained, and now on college campuses students are questioning the practice. In attempts to fight the freshman 15, dining halls have begun posting calorie counts, but there have been some negative consequences.
DVD Review: Nia Unplugged
If you're into dance, yoga, and martial arts, then Nia is right up your alley. If you can't get to a class, then check out Nia Unplugged ($15). I have to say I enjoyed the video much more than my first Nia class because this type of movement requires complete openness and the ability to let yourself go.
More Evidence That Healthy Living Combats Breast Cancer
Add this to your list of reasons to live healthily: more research is showing that exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding excessive alcohol can help prevent breast cancer. According to data released today from the World Cancer Research Fund charity, at least four out of 10 breast cancer cases in the UK could be prevented by healthy lifestyle changes.
The conclusions are based on data culled from 950 research papers around the world.
Fit Tip: Take Up a New Fitness Habit
January first is usually the time of year to make resolutions to live a healthy lifestyle, but why wait until then? Take up a new fitness habit right now. Here are some suggestions.
Diabetes Awareness Has a New Face: The Rock
As the new national ambassador for the Diabetes Aware campaign, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson says, "Get outside. Play a game. Do something active together.
ICYMI: 4 Healthy Choices to Aid Your Fight Against Disease
We all know that living a healthy lifestyle full of regular exercise and well-balanced, well-portioned meals is key to fighting chronic diseases. Yet for some reason, we want the benefits of our healthy choices quantified. We want inspiring statistics.
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