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Yesterday Was National Fast Food Day. What the Heck?!?

source In a country that is known to be more obese than healthy, do we really need a day to celebrate fast food?Food that you can buy from any fast food place has been known to:Raise cholesterolRaise blood pressureAdd …
Why You Should Go Organic

In today’s society – with an ever vigilant eye towards health consciousness – we are forever in search of those factors that will give us the edge in achieving maximum health. As we’ve learned, a healthy diet, a consis…
Three Easy Steps for an Energy-Full Lunch!

source Thanks to RealAge.com (link), here is a great three step routine for ensuring a energy-stocked lunch! Do you feel sluggish after eating a heavy lunch at your desk? Are you always trying to figure out what to eat…
Surviving Thanksgiving with Acid Reflux

(image source: Rabble on Flickr) Thanksgiving can be an acid reflux sufferer’s worst nightmare; asmorgasbord of rich, tempting food to choose from and the inevitableheartburn, GERD or LPR that goes with it. Don’t despa…
Can Eating The Same "Healthy" Food Every day Be "Unhealthy"?

I have to admit that when I like something, I tend to “obsess” over it. For instance, if I like a certain song, then I will listen to it over and over again until I get really sick of it and can’t listen to it anymore.…
What is "Normal" Eating?

source I just read the article What is Normal Eating? and found it really interesting, and agree with it. In essence, "normal" eating, is not as much about what you eat as it is about how you think about what you eat. …
Using Food During Sex for Health!

I believe that two of the greatest things are food & sex. Both satisfy the body and your (bodily) urges, and they give your mind climatic moments of pleasure! Sooo... Enjoying food and sex at the same time is even…
Have a Healthy Holiday Season!

source With Halloween out of the way, everyone is soon to become preoccupied with Thanksgiving Day dinner plans. Along with that task comes the responsibility of creating delicious - and hopefully healthy! - food.Here a…
Rosemary is Great for Your Brain

Image I love to cook and I especially like to use fresh spices and herbs like garlic, basil, cilantro, and parsley to add a lot of flavor to food without adding a lot of calories or fat. I don’t use rosemary very o…
The Unhealthiest Desserts Ever!

I am LOVING Men's Health right now for compiling a list of the top 15 unhealthiest desserts ever.Here are the worst in the top ten line-up!10. The worst hot chocolate treat would have to go to Starbucks' Venti 2% Salte…