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Profile of Hope: Lorraine Bailey -- Getting motivated to get healthy
Lorraine Bailey knew she had health problems. We spoke with her about her decision to get help, how she lost weight and gaining confidence in living a healthier lifestyle...
Did you know...you can make 9 simple changes for eating well?
You've heard it before, but what can you do NOW to start eating right? Here are nine things to try and the reasons why they will help keep you healthy.
Did you know...you can set up and use your kitchen in a healthy way? Healthy Kitchens 101
The idea of cooking healthy meals can seem overwhelming, but taking steps to be prepared can eliminate some of the stress and save time.
Did you know…your plate size might be contributing to weight gain?
Did you know that over the past 30-40 years, the size of dinner plates has increased, from about nine inches across in the past to about 12 inches across today?
Did you know…high fructose corn syrup is in just about everything you eat?
Here are some important facts you should know about corn and sugar:
Did you know…cheap food is often unhealthy?
Eating a diet that does not have enough healthy vegetables and fruits causes a lot of health problems. And, while unhealthy foods are often cheap to buy, they can be expensive to our health over the long run.
Did you know…you probably aren’t getting enough fiber?
Eating enough fiber is a powerful way to keep you healthy, read on to see how.
What is fiber anyway?
Did you know...you can make your fast food meal healthier?
Fast food chains are known for their cheap eats, great taste and unhealthy menus. Here are some tips to make your next visit to your favorite fast food chain a healthier one.
1. Reconsider fried. Any food with the word "fried" or "crispy" in it puts you at a greater risk for heart disease and high blood cholesterol. This includes chicken nuggets, French fries, popcorn shrimp, etc. (You know.. the good stuff!)
Six tips to help you shop healthier at the supermarket
I went to a popular "health" food store yesterday and once I moved beyond the fruit and vegetable isle, it became very hard to make healthy choices for the products I wanted to purchase. I started reading the sugar, salt, saturated fats and fiber contents, and spent a lot of time before picking some healthier alternatives.
Meat Labels...Do You Know What They Mean?
At BrownstoneFitness' April Meet-up the topic for the evening was MEAT. This meet-up discussed man's evolution as a caneivore and the importance of meat in our diet. We also talked about whether all meat are created equal by attempting to explain what the labels on the meat packaging really mean.
