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10 Foods Every Man Should Have

1. Frozen orange juice concentrate The vitamin C content of OJ plunges as soon as it leaves the factory — if it’s in a carton. Buy the frozen kind, and you stay ahead of your daily C needs. 2. 1% milk Loaded with V…
Captain Obvious Says: Sleep Deprivation Causes Sugar Cravings

This comic is the first in a series drawn by professional comic and GFE reader N8 (sound it out) especially for The Great Fitness Experiment! I can't tell you how excited it makes me that I have my own illustrator -…
Why Health Foods are a Scam

As much as unhealthy foods are a rip off ($3 for empty calories, REALLY?), health foods can be a total scam as well. I was thinking of this just now, while eating my very delicious Campbells Select Harvest Southwester…
Goldfish Pond a Great Snack Idea?

Yesterday I wrote a post on ants on a log, so today I thought I would share another fun snack idea for kids (and adults too!). It's a goldfish pond! The ingredients are simple. All you need is a little cream cheese, gol…
Help! I Don't Know How to Grocery Shop!

I really need help. I don't know how to grocery shop. I never know what I want. The only things I really buy when I go grocery shopping are healthy choice/lean cuisine/kashi meals, and fresh fruit. Those are literally…
I'm a Little Fruity...

As I was packing my lunch for work today I realized something about myself; I have become addicted to fruit. I can't leave my house without bringing at least 2 servings of fruit with me. And they can't be the canned/p…
Ants on a Log: A Great Snack for Kids

It looks and sounds a little disgusting. At least to me anyhow, but really this is one of the world's greatest snacks! It's simple to make. Take a few sticks of celery and/or carrots spread a little peanut butter or crea…
I Have A Friend who Literally Misses Having Cramps...

I bet a lot of you who just read the title most likely had the same reaction —Whaaa?! Misses having menstrual cramps? Is she out of her mind? Yup, I know. Sounds crazy, right? All of you girls probably know what it’s li…
First Hand Accounts of The Carb-Less Diets

Low carb diets work by limiting the amounts of ready-to-use energy in your body. The less energy rich foods you take in, the more fat (and protein) have to be used. IT SUCKS. People need carbs for a reason. It's onl…
No More Fast Food For Kids?

Childhood obesity might have hit a peak. According to a New York Times article, kids are foregoing the burgers and fries and reaching for more healthier options. Via NY Times: The findings, based on survey data by…