Friday, August 29, 2008
5 Not So Healthy Health Foods
Granola
Yes, granola is made form whole grains, but it's also made with plenty of oil. Most serving sizes for granola are quite small, oftentimes just a quarter of a cup. Cafe Fanny Organic Granola lists a serving size of a generous half-cup, containing 300 calories with 16 grams of fat. Be sure to check nutritional information and serving sizes, or, make your own.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Acne
Resurgence
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
5 Not So Healthy Health Foods
Monday, August 25, 2008
5 Not So Healthy Health Foods
While green tea is loaded with good-for-you antioxidants, most green tea beverages are loaded with sugar. This Sobe green tea 20oz bottle contains 240 calories and 61 grams of the white stuff. And, it’s two and a half servings; most people down the entire bottle in one sitting. Make your own cup of green tea instead to avoid the extra calories.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Is a Fiber Supplement Necessary?
Fiber is essential for our overall health and vitality. Disease prevention, blood sugar control, better digestion, and weight management are just a few of the things fiber can do for us.
Taking a fiber supplement isn't necessary to get adequate amounts every day, add these foods to your shopping list to bulk up your fiber intake: Beets, artichokes, corn, broccoli, green beans, apples, berries, mango, beans, lentils, barley and brown rice.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep
When we sleep, we release skin particles and moisture, creating a perfect breeding ground for dust mites, germs and other impurities (and let’s not even discuss the one-third of people who snooze with their pets). A dirt and allergen-filtering pillow like FabricTech’s PillowBarrier™ can ensure that your bedtime breathing is clean and pure, even if Fluffy stays.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep
Want to stop overheating at night? No sweat! Look for toppers made of natural fibers to absorb moisture and control body temperature, giving you a more pleasant rest. Vivetique’s Pure Grow Wool line has some of the most breathable bed toppers around, including lining for cribs. Anna Sova’s organic cotton bedding is not only comfortable, it’s produced under ethical working conditions so you can rest easy.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Get a Good and Green Night's Sleep
Considering we spend 1/3 of our lives in bed, what we put near our bodies while snoozing can be as important as what we put in them. Opting for natural and eco-friendly products can help the earth, eliminate toxins and give you a better night's sleep.
Start with your mattress. They're often made with synthetic rubbers and fillers that pollute both you and the environment. Look for a model that uses natural fibers, such as soy-based organic foams or natural rubbers.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Potassium Keeps You Toned
If you're trying to build lean muscle, an effective combo may be strength training and... peaches? Studies show that foods high in potassium encourage tones, healthy muscles and will give you more lean muscle mass. Some other potassium-rich foods are potatoes, beans, yogurt, beets, halibut, salmon, raisins, bananas and blackberries.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Don't Let Acne Control Your Life
If you’ve been searching for a way to control your acne with little success, try the latest line of spa-quality skincare products from Murad Acne. They offer a variety of options for cleansers, moisturizers, exfoliating gels and SPF products to help control your acne and give you confidence in yourself and for your life.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
10 Short Supermarket Rules
6. Pay more for wholesome ingredients and take comfort knowing you’ll eat less of them.
7. Try to eat a wide variety of different species.
8. Eat food from animals that eat grass; corn isn’t natural food for beef or anything else.
9. Cook, and if possible, grow some of your own food.
10. Eat whole meals at tables, with other people when possible, and enjoy it!
Monday, August 04, 2008
10 Short Supermarket Rules
1. Don’t eat anything your grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.
2. Always avoid foods containing ingredients you can’t pronounce.
3. Be suspicious of food products that make health claims.
4. Shop the perimeters of the supermarket (fresh foods and dairy only); the inside tends to be the stuff in boxes that isn’t so good for you.
5. Don’t eat anything that wouldn’t eventually rot.