Diets In Review Diet Column

Colleen Fields Lost 124 Pounds by Food Journaling and Taking Control of Her Life

Dani Stone — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:00:16 +0000

When most people start a diet, they focus on the numbers that appear on the scale, but Colleen Fields had a different sort of goal in mind, her dress size. In January 2010, Colleen weighed 304 pounds and wore a size 26 W. Her goal was to shed enough weight so that she could wear [...]

Empty Calories Comic: Chew Through Your Weight Loss

Health Buzz — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:00:49 +0000

See more Empty Calories right here in the blog. Read more from DietsInReview.com: 40 Chews – the Magic Number for Weight Loss 15 Worst Pieces of Diet Advice We Feed Our Kids Health Benefits of Chewing Gum

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Health Buzz — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:26 +0000

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Childhood Obesity Epidemic Now Treated at Loyola’s New Clinic

Elizabeth — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:37 +0000

Childhood obesity is an epidemic. It is being seen in kids and adolescents three times as often as it was in the 1970s. Primary care physicians are reporting seeing more children who are obese than ever before. According to Dr. Garry Sigman, director of Loyola University Health System’s Pediatric Weight Management Program, the cause of [...]

Zoe Saldana Weighs 115 Pounds – Who Cares!

Brandi Koskie — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26:06 +0000

Don’t look now but people are making something out of nothing, again. We condemn celebrities for being too heavy, for being too thin, and it seems now those who are just at what is a healthy, normal weight for themselves. When will it stop? Zoe Saldana‘s donning the cover of Allure magazine this month and [...]

The Great Gatsby Recipe Guide: 10 Party Foods Inspired by the Roaring Twenties

Brandi Koskie — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:20:24 +0000

The roaring twenties will no doubt be a theme of many a summer party this year as The Great Gatsby film release has everyone reconnecting with this classic novel that embodies one of the most fabulous periods in our history. When most people think of the 1920s in the U.S. they think of the flappers, [...]

Boycotting Monsanto? You’ve Got the Buycott App for That

Brandi Koskie — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:15:08 +0000

Are you one of the millions of Americans hell bent on putting this monster of a company, and its peers, in their place? There’s now an app for that. In fact, Buycott, which launched this month to much consumer excitement, will help you boycott products from brands you’ve no interest in supporting. So many consumers [...]

Skinny Fiber Pills are Not a Miracle Solution for Weight Loss

Elizabeth — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:40:28 +0000

Losing weight may be as simple as taking a dietary supplement according to Skinny Body Care. Their product, Skinny Fiber Pills, are advertised as an all-natural weight loss solution. Dieters are told to take two of the pills 30 minutes before lunch and dinner with a glass of water. Once the pills are taken, the water-soluble fiber they [...]

7-Minute Workouts: High Intensity Interval Training Now Backed by Science

Patrick — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:59:28 +0000

Exercise scientists have found that a seven minute, high intensity workout yields the same cardiovascular and muscular results as an extended fitness session, like running for a couple of hours. The exercise program incorporates 12 different workouts, executed in quick succession with less than 30 seconds of rest between bouts, and works to maximize metabolic [...]

EmPOWERed Kids Run to Take Place One Month After Boston Marathon Tragedy

Lacy — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:23:37 +0000

When my young son came home from school on April 15, I had to share with him the sad news about the Boston Marathon bombings. I was gentle and only gave the information a nine-year-old needed to hear. I had the TV on and he walked into the room and saw the cleared scene of [...]

Dannon Secretly Reduces Sugar in its Kid-Friendly Yogurt. Does It Matter?

Brandi Koskie — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:49:40 +0000

If you or your kids are regular consumers of Dannon’s Danimals Smoothies, you’ve been taking in about 25 percent less sugar with each serving. Since February they’ve cut back the sugar in their kid-focused yogurt. They purposefully didn’t make a big deal about it as to avoid scaring off consumers. It’s not the first time [...]

Invokana is a Revolutionary New Drug Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes

Sarah — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:29:54 +0000

Invokana is the newest diabetes drug to hit the market and uses an innovative mechanism to help control blood sugar for type 2 diabetes. Invokana, produced by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, will make a splash in the market as this is the first drug of its kind. The statistic for this drug that I’m most interested in is [...]

Classic Oatmeal Cookie Sandwiches Are a Healthy Treat Worth Indulging In

Dana — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:13 +0000

Remember those oatmeal cookie sandwiches with the creamy, sweet filling that you used to swipe from vending machines and beg your parents for in the grocery store? Well, these are those, only a million times healthier. A cause for healthful indulgence? We think, yes. These oatmeal cookie sandwiches are almost 100% vegan and made with healthful [...]

Food Blogger Spotlight: Ashley McLaughlin of Edible Perspective

Dana — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:00:17 +0000

When I stumbled upon Ashley’s McLaughlin’s blog Edible Perspective years ago, I was first drawn to the stunning photography. Ultimately, her sunshiney personality, amazingly creative recipes, and down-to-earth writing style hooked me in. To date, Ashley’s recipes are some of the healthiest and most delicious recipes I’ve tried from any food blog – and I’ve [...]

Saturday Morning Drill: Power-Packed Yoga Poses for a Summer-Ready Body

Jill — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:00:46 +0000

Blooming flowers, singing birds, and warmer days are welcome reminders that summer is right around the corner. But, if you have yet to shed your winter wardrobe for fear of exposing your non summer-ready body, thoughts of tank tops and bikini bottoms might have you wishing it were still November. The following yoga poses will [...]

Empty Calories Comic: Even Health Bloggers Have Kryptonite

Health Buzz — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:00:02 +0000

See more Empty Calories right here in the DietsInReview.com blog. Empty Calories is a funny comic strip that pokes fun at the lighter side of weight loss and dieting. Also Read: How Fitbloggin’ Founder Roni Noone Kept Off 70 Pounds Yoga for Bloggers Foodie Feature: Snapshot of the Best Healthy Food Bloggers

Inaugural 5K for Women Cancer Survivors Scheduled for This Summer

Lacy — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:07:54 +0000

A first time event surrounding such a worthy cause will take place this summer. The Women Survivors Alliance (WSA) will be hosting the Celebrate Survivors 5K and the National Women Survivor’s Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. The convention runs from August 22-24, 2013 and the 5K is Saturday, August 24 at 7:00am. In a press release [...]

Everyone Wins When the Entire Family Prioritizes Health

Ali — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:51:01 +0000

When I first started Live Big With Ali Vincent I met Carmen Martinez who wrote into me asking for help. Originally I was just going to spend the day with her and her family to give them some pointers, cook a little, move a little and then part ways. After talking to Carmen and then [...]

12 Ways to Get Your Preschooler to Eat Their Fruits and Veggies

GuestBlogger — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:22 +0000

Listen up parents! Making sure our preschool children get their ’5 a day’ (servings of fruits and veggies) can be easy and painless… if you are prepared. Providing our kids with a healthy foundation, helping them acquire a taste for fruits/veggies will be something that stays with them for the rest of their lives. If [...]

4 Tricks to Slim Down Without Feeling Down

BestLifeDiet — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:13 +0000

By Team Best Life No one starts a weight loss journey by jumping up and down and celebrating; that’s more of an end game. But there ARE things you can do along the way to make the process more—dare we say it—enjoyable. Here are our top tips: Take the eagle-eye view. It’s not just about [...]

3 Easy Steps to Improve Your Posture at Your Desk

Jill — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:26 +0000

Rounded shoulders, neck pain, and an aching low back are just a few of the side effects of having a desk job. Sitting for hours in front of a computer not only shortens your life expectancy; it can permanently affect your posture. The following tips will help you maintain a healthy desk posture for increased [...]

No Fat Girls Allowed at Abercrombie and Fitch

Patrick — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:02:51 +0000

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries makes no buts about his company’s target demographic: really, ridiculously, good looking people. Jeffries has been at the helm of A&F for 18 years, and has sexualized the brand to near soft core pornography status. If you’ve ever been in one of the chain’s stores—more akin to a club [...]

Mushrooms May Help You Skip Vitamin D Supplements

Jason — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:09:35 +0000

While many of us will probably get plenty of vitamin D in the summer sunshine, there’s some potentially welcoming news for those who prefer to get theirs from dietary sources (which is always a wise idea anyway). According to new research, mushrooms produce enough vitamin D without the need for supplementation. There are many reasons [...]

Chris Christie Lap Band Surgery Secret is Out and Rumors of a 2016 Run Begin

Elizabeth — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:05:17 +0000

Tuesday, New Jersey governor Chris Christie admitted to secretly undergoing weight-loss surgery in February. The news of his surgery surprised many because Governor Christie has a history of defending his weight, including making fun of it himself on the CBS Late Show and Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. He also infamously told a former White House doctor to “shut up” [...]

Sucking on Your Baby’s Pacifier May Prevent Allergies

Patrick — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:17:51 +0000

Sucking on your child’s pacifier to clean it may reduce their risk of developing allergies like asthma and eczema, according to a study at Queen Silvia Children’s Hospital in Sweden. 18-month-old children whose parents cleaned their pacifiers with their own mouths had less likelihood of developing allergies than children whose parents cleaned their pacifiers with [...]

Medifast Turns Its Popular 5&1 Meal Plan Into a Holiday

Dana — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:19:05 +0000

Medifast customers joined in celebrating a new “holiday” on May 1 called “5&1 day” in honor of the continued success of its popular 5&1 meal plan. The holiday came at an opportune time for the diet company, which also launched a series of new additions to the My Medifast community page – a section of [...]

Mika Brzezinski Addresses Food Addiction in Her New Book “Obsessed: America’s Food Addiction and My Own”

Dana — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:39:04 +0000

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Journalist and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” co-host, Mika Brzezinski is releasing a new book this week about her struggle with food addiction. The book is titled “Obsessed: America’s Food Addiction and my Own.” Brzezinski appeared on Today this morning to discuss the book and defend [...]

Dr. Oz’s “It’s Not Me” Campaign is a Sad Attempt to Clear His Name from Products He’s Endorsed

Dana — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:59:19 +0000

Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared on the Today Show this morning to discuss a new campaign he’s launching to address an issue that’s caused some confusion amongst his fans as to which products he endorses. The campaign is called “It’s Not Me” and is seeking to fight against brands illegally using his name to endorse their [...]

Pineapple Agua Fresca is the One Summer Drink You Must Try

Dana — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:00:21 +0000

When it comes to beverages I’m usually indifferent. Between drink and food, I’ll always choose the latter for my calorie splurges. But when a healthy indulgence comes along in liquid form I’ll at least consider giving it a shot. After testing four agua fresca recipes this week – yes, four – pineapple agua fresca was the [...]

Food Blogger Spotlight: Kate Webster of The Little Loaf

Dana — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000

Kate Webster has grown quite the following with her healthy approach to baking at her blog, The Little Loaf. Based in West London, Kate enjoys finding healthier alternatives to otherwise heavy treats like cakes, muffins and breads, and shares a thoughtful story with each recipe she creates. It’s clear there’s equal parts sugar, equal parts [...]

Saturday Morning Drill: The Ultimate Summer Body Tone Up

GuestBlogger — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:00:12 +0000

Are you trying to tone your legs, glutes and core for the summer time? Try this workout that will help you boost your metabolism while sculpting a beautiful summer body. The majority of these moves are plyometric moves, also known as “jump training.” These moves will target your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves, core and glutes. In order [...]

4 out of 5 Americans Aren’t Getting Enough Exercise

Dana — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:57:23 +0000

A new report report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that roughly 20 percent of U.S. adults are getting the recommended amount of exercise. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, most Americans are falling short in the area of strength training. Research revealed only one in five U.S. adults is meeting the requirements for both [...]

Fat Fix: Getting Your Omega 3s Back in Balance

BestLifeDiet — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:00:32 +0000

By Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., Best Life lead nutritionist How’s your fat? Don’t worry—I’m not talking about your thighs or belly. I’m referring to the fat on your fork. You’ve heard about all the great things omega-3 fats can do for you, including boosting your mood, keeping your brain sharp and reducing your risk for [...]

Make Your Weight Loss a Friendly Competition

Ali — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:23 +0000

This week I wanted to talk a little about friendly competition. I know competitions can motivate us to produce results, especially in the physical world. Since winning the Biggest Loser in 2008, I have traveled the country speaking to groups of all sizes and it NEVER fails that I come across people who are having [...]

Hoopnotica’s Hula Workouts Resonate with Men and Women Alike

Patrick — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:00:09 +0000

Jen and Keith Moore never thought they’d be professional hula hoopers. But when Keith was laid off in 2008, leaving the the Moore’s and their three children to live off $200 a week, a hula hoop changed their life. “Keith and I were looking for a lifestyle change. We had always had problems with our [...]

More Mediterranean Diet Benefits as Study Finds Link to Memory Preservation

Patrick — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:36:32 +0000

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found a link between the Mediterranean Diet and the preservation of memory. The researchers tested nearly 18,000 people over the age of 64, and found that subjects on the Mediterranean Diet reduced their chances of memory degradation by 19 percent. There is no known cure for [...]

Obie the Obese Dachsund Loses 2.5 Pounds of Extra Skin in Tummy Tuck

Brandi Koskie — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:56:05 +0000

America’s famous obese dauchsand, Obie, has undergone skin removal surgery. “It is a modified tummy tuck,” said the vet, who performed the surgery, to CNN. His owner, Nora Vanatta, had the procedure done at a veterinary clinic in Tualatin, Oregon. He weighed 77 pounds at his highest, but weighed a leaner 37 pounds at the [...]

Obesity Rates Rising for Hispanics and Mexican Americans

Elizabeth — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:30:39 +0000

With the United States’ Hispanic population growing in number, it is becoming increasingly important to focus on the health and well-being of that community. Obesity is an epidemic concerning all Americans, but it is an especially concerning one for Hispanics and Mexican Americans who collectively have an obesity rate of about 40%, according to the [...]

Skinny-Fat Individuals Have Higher Death Rate Than the Obese

Patrick — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:46:04 +0000

Just when you thought you knew what obese looked like, an army of skinny-fat people come marching along with little pot bellies hidden under their pear-shaped shirts. No, we’re not on the cusp of a diet-war, but diabetes and heart disease are waging a silent attack on people with normal weight obesity, also known as [...]

Kerry Ann King Lost 100 Pounds by Following Her Motherly Instincts

Dana — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:00:36 +0000

Kerry Ann King of New York City was never a willowy, lanky child, and instead carried a short and stout build. Being involved in ballet where tiny and petite were the norm left her feeling like a square peg in a round hole. To make matters worse, the ballet school Kerry attended encouraged dieting even [...]