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Fit Find | Collapsible Mini Square Colander

Karen Owoc — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:25:22 +0000

This Collapsible Mini Colander is perfect for rinsing and draining berries, herbs, cherry tomatoes, and baby carrots. It has a removable snap-on base to catch drips when it’s on the counter or in the frig. When not in use, the … Continue reading →

Fit Find | Zojirushi Mr. Bento Stainless Lunch Jar

Karen Owoc — Mon, 13 May 2013 04:14:53 +0000

This stainless steel, vacuum-insulated lunch jar by Zojirushi allows you to pack a multi-course hot or cold lunch easily and securely. Comes with a zippered carry bag. For more Fit Finds, click here.

Fusilli with Rapini and Roasted Garlic

Karen Owoc — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:15:37 +0000

What is rapini? Also known as broccoli rabe, rapini belongs to the cruciferous, or cabbage, vegetable family and is highly nutritious as well as delicious. It is a cousin to other ‘super-veggies’ that include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, bok choy, arugula, kale, and mustard seeds and is a great source … Continue reading →

A Quick Look into Gluten-Free, Paleo and Raw Food Diets

Karen Owoc — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:43:44 +0000

The Gluten-Free, Paleolithic (Paleo) and Raw Food diets have become trends, movements and lifestyles, but before you embark on any of them, here’s where they hit and where they miss. Gluten-Free Diet This diet excludes all foods that contain gluten, … Continue reading →

The Raw Truth About Vegetables

Karen Owoc — Sun, 05 May 2013 04:22:29 +0000

VIDEO: Research scientists have performed various studies on the valuable life-extending antioxidants in vegetables. These studies reveal whether it’s healthier to eat vegetables raw or cooked. Karen Owoc, The Health Reporter, hosts this compact segment of health news in The Health … Continue reading →

Fitting in Fitness

Karen Owoc — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 18:58:28 +0000

You get busy and somehow exercise gets pushed down your ladder of priorities, or more often than not, it’s completely skipped over despite being scheduled on your calendar. Here’s how to stop the I’m-too-busy-to-exercise excuses and make working out a … Continue reading →

The S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Way to Lose Weight

Karen Owoc — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 07:45:22 +0000

If your New Year resolution this year was to lose weight, how are you doing so far? How many times have you resolved to lose weight at the start of each new year and the result just didn’t turn out … Continue reading →

How to Curb Emotional Eating

Karen Owoc — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:00:44 +0000

While food fuels your muscles, it also feeds your feelings. When eating is triggered by an emotion rather than physiological hunger, it’s known as ‘emotional eating’. It comes at a cost to your health and here are some of the … Continue reading →

Live Chat: Can Science Conquer the Flu?

Karen Owoc — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:15:08 +0000

Why hasn’t science developed a vaccine that protects you against all strains of influenza — for life? Science magazine is running a live chat on the flu today at 3:00 p.m. ET. Click on this http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/12/live-chat-can-science-conquer-fl.html to discuss science and … Continue reading →

Exercising with ‘Diabesity’ – Part 2 (Type 2 Diabetes)

Karen Owoc — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 01:54:42 +0000

Exercise Guidelines for the Diabetic If you have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), regular exercise and physical activity can help you control your blood glucose levels as well as improve cardiovascular health and reduce abdominal fat. The appropriate exercise prescription … Continue reading →