Archive for August, 2009

An apple a day may actually keep the doctor away (New Kerala)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

London, August 31 : Having an apple every day is even more important for a healthy diet than previously thought, suggests a new study.

More: continued here

Alcohol and coffee linked to heartbeat problems (Times Online)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Drinking more than ten alcoholic drinks a week or four cups of strong coffee each day can increase the risk of developing an irregular heartbeat, new research suggests.

More: continued here

King of the cauli patch kids (Stuff)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

I have a cunning plan to make children eat their vegetables. It is a simple plan, and it will solve several world health issues, make world peace at the dinner table, and make me a very rich man.

More: continued here

Finding a solution to childhood obesity (Daily Telegraph)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Childhood obesity is often the result of serious psychological problems not bad parenting.

More: continued here

‘Rani is a foodie but she never went on a diet’ (Hindustan Times)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Rani Mukherji’s toned body in the forthcoming film Dil Bole Hadippa is the talk of tinsel town. The actress, informs her yoga instructor Payal Gidwani, had not worked out for a considerable stretch before beginning work on Dil Bole . “I was skeptical about what I was getting myself into when I first saw Rani but she told me to relax and said that we would easily achieve our target.

More: continued here

Healthy eating, weight loss improve cardiac risk factors (New Kerala)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Washington, Aug 30 : Weight loss achieved through regular exercise and a heart-healthy diet can help improve cardiac risk factors, suggests a cardiologist.

More: continued here

Discover the great taste of whole grains (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

(ARA) - For many, finding a simple way to get good nutrition without sacrificing taste can be a challenge - a daily dilemma between flavorful foods and products that promote a wholesome diet.

More: continued here

What’s cooking? Family caregivers under pressure (The Sentinel)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

It will be 2011 when the first wave of baby boomers hit 65.

More: continued here

Chef Tristan’s recipe for a healthy diet (The Daily Tribune)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Thanks to the ingenious mavericks of the culinary world, healthy food is no longer synonymous to unpalatable and boring. Many chefs have found ways to whip up mouthwatering dishes that don’t miss out on the tenets of nutrition.

More: continued here

Curb overeating during summer months (Paragould Daily Press)

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

(ARA) - The grill is, perhaps, the main reason why many people gain weight during the summer. It’s not just the grilled ribs, steaks, hot dogs and burgers, either.

More: continued here