Sugar Editorial Picks
Oct 21, 2009 -
Whenever I go to the hospital I see a group of doctors and nurses huddled together on the sidewalk smoking. A co-worker recently told me how she was given diet advice from a physician who was visibly overweight. In college I worked at a deli and I can still remember the lunch order of a doctor who came in four times a week — french fries, a Coke, and a pastrami Reuben.
- 12 Comments
Sep 30, 2008 -
Recently a user asked for advice on kicking the soda habit and you came through with some fabulous tips and advice, especially since many of us have had to kick our own Coke guzzling practices to the curb. Your top tips are:
Switch to seltzer water or sparkling water. You'll get the fizz, but not the sugar.
- 18 Comments
Sep 22, 2008 -
Some bad habits are worse than others; in fact, some bad habits could shorten your life. In an effort to live a healthy long time, you may want to make a few changes to your lifestyle. Researchers looked at death risk and lifestyle factors, and here are the top five habits that could shorten your life:
Cigarette smoking
Being overweight
Low physical activity
Excessive alcohol use
Low-quality diet
Do you have or do any of the above?
- 9 Comments
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Mar 19, 2009 -
Sometimes doing the right thing for your health can be tough, especially if you've been routinely doing something for a long time, like cleaning your ears with a Q-tip, dumping salt on your food, or continuing to join your co-workers for a cigarette break just because it's social time. So tell me, what unhealthy habit are you trying to put an end to? You never know, another reader might have some good advice to help you kick your habit.
- 53 Comments
Apr 01, 2008 -
Earlier this year, I presented the top 10 habits of highly fit people, but there's just as much to be learned from bad examples. This list of seven bad habits of overweight people from 24 Hour Fitness is a good reminder of what you shouldn't do when trying to stay slim and healthy. To see what they are, just hit "start."
- 4 Comments
Nov 20, 2009 -
It's a big movie weekend, for sure. With New Moon finally out, I've already committed myself to spend an afternoon at the theater — the only complication is that I'm not so fond of the movie-theater fare. It's an admittedly challenging place to stick to healthy food choices, since there usually aren't any to begin with.
- 13 Comments
Oct 29, 2009 -
Taybarns restaurant is introducing a new dining concept to the English — all you can eat. It's nothing we haven't seen in the United States. We have all-you-can-eat baked potato and pizza bars, endless breadsticks and salad, and the kind of buffets that would make Elvis weep if he was still kickin' it in Vegas.
- 16 Comments
Aug 31, 2009 -
Being obese is unhealthy for many reasons — most recently, we learned it could lead to brain degeneration — but does that mean we should demonize overweight people?
A recent story on Newsweek.com questions whether this antifat rhetoric is totally out of control. From the "real" sized model featured in Glamour to outrage over President Obama's nomination of a heavyset woman, Regina M.
- 71 Comments
Aug 29, 2009 -
- Feeling sleepy? These seven foods could be zapping your energy.
- If you love going for a run, take this quiz to see what you know about this popular sport.
- Calling all vegetarians.
- 0 Comments
Aug 26, 2009 -
With her fresh face and healthy physique, True Blood star Anna Paquin has made a graceful transition from child star to sexy vamp. In this week's issue of Us, the recently engaged, 27-year-old actress talks about the healthy habits that keep her feeling and looking great.
- Paquin understands the importance of mixing up her fitness routine.
- 21 Comments