Nutrition
Book Review: The Mayo Clinic Diet By Samantha Ewers
Saturday, March 13th, 2010 @ 8:00am
I must confess that I am a habitual fad dieter, a consequence of my unhealthy eating habits. I have tried everything from the Atkins Diet to the South Beach Diet. Sure I lost a good amount of weight at first, but it didn’t take long for the weight to reappear, and it was clear that these fad diets weren’t a solution to my lifestyle as a foodie. I’m certainly not overweight, but I’m not exactly wearing my skinny jeans either. So when the opportunity came up to try out the Mayo Clinic Diet for two weeks, I was hopeful yet hesitant. It took me about a week to put down the chicken fingers and honey mustard sauce to finally get in a place where I knew enough was enough. I decided it was time to begin this diet which is designed to help me loose between 6 and 10 pounds in two weeks. The book was obviously written by geniuses, because the authors were able to make the rules as clear and straightforward as possible. Easier than a Dummies book.
Ragu(R) Taps Actress and Mom Molly Ringwald -- and Moms Everywhere -- for Their Recipe for Getting Their Kids off to a Good Start
Friday, March 12th, 2010 @ 2:00pm
Mother knows best ... especially when it comes to feeding and nurturing her family. And to prove it, Ragu® pasta sauce and Molly Ringwald are teaming up to launch the "Recipe for a Good Start" Contest -- a nationwide search for Moms and their recipe for giving their kids a good start in life.
Beginning Monday, March 1, 2010 and ending Wednesday, March 31, 2010 parents can enter the Ragu® Recipe for a Good Start Contest at Recipeforagoodstart.com. Submit your favorite original recipe using Ragu® pasta sauce and share your tips for giving kids a good start in life like promoting imagination and creativity.
"I might be known for my roles in movies and on TV, but my most important role is being a mom," said Molly Ringwald, actress and mother of three.
"I am so proud to partner with Ragu® to recognize all the special things that parents do to give their kids a good start -- like helping them with their homework, encouraging them to play outside and making sure their kids eat their veggies," she said.
"Thanks to Ragu®, my family gets a delicious, nutritious meal and I get extra time to do the things I know will give my children a good start - like finger painting and family reading time."
EcoDrink Daily Vitamin Packets with BPA Free Bottle
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 @ 5:00pm
SGN Nutrition is a company in Southern California who's product EcoDrink Daily is now being carried in Costco. It's a daily vitamin packet that is more potent than drinks like Vitamin Water, etc. and comes with an eco-friendly BPA free bottle.
EcoDrink™ is a healthy and convenient way to get your recommended daily allowance of essential vitamins and minerals.
Formulation: Their special blend of vitamins and minerals have guaranteed potency and superior absorption with 100% natural flavors and colors. Each serving is 5 times more powerful than leading vitamin water brands, without the sugar and calories!
Technology: Convenient packet technology protects the blend of vitamins and minerals and keeps them fresh until you are ready for a refreshing and nutritious drink.
Convenience: They provide a high quality, reusable bottle, ideal for home, work, the gym or on-the-go. Simply add water, add powder, shake well and drink.
What’s in it for you? Finally, the perfect winning combination – a powerful, great-tasting nutritional supplement matched with a sleek, portable and reusable bottle. One EcoDrink™ box
Contains: 20 Individual serving packets 1 eco-friendly bottle – FDA approved, 100% BPA Free, dishwasher safe and reusable. Made in the USA.
Heart Health: Cooking With Heart
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 @ 2:00pm
February was heart health awareness month, but that doesn't mean that after February we should forget about the health of our heart. In light of heart health month and the AHA’s recent study showing women are misinformed about heart disease, I thought it might be interesting to share some heart healthy recipes and prevention tips from Dr. Richard Collins, The Cooking Cardiologist and director of wellness at South Denver Cardiology Associates to promote heart health.
Dr. Collins has developed recipes that are heart healthy yet still delicious, including favorites like Butternut Squash Soup and Crème Brûlée. The recipes (and delectable photos) can be found here or on www.floridajuice.com. You can also purchase his book "Cooking with Heart
Jamie Oliver's TED Award Speech About The Fight Against Obesity
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 @ 1:00pm
TED, which stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design is a non-profit community of some of the world's most influential "thinkers and do-ers, and previous TED Prize winners have included Bono, Bill Clinton and Dave Eggers. The prize is $100,000 to go towards current social projects as well as a "wish" – the TED community pledges to help make the wish come true.
Jamie Oliver used his speech to attack the global food giants for profiting from obesity without ever investing significantly in measures to tackle the world's most deadly – and worsening - health crisis. He asked the TED community to provide the talent, hard work and other resources needed to make the wish come true, including:
