Health & Nutrition

8 Cups of Water? 12 Tips To Help You Drink Them ALL

Jul 20th, 2009 | By Kristen | Category: Health & Nutrition

Eight glasses of water every day? No matter how you pour them, that’s a lot of liquid. We’re talking cups and cups…and cups. Even knowing about the many benefits of meeting your daily quota—increased fat burning, healthier skin, more energy, better digestion, fewer cravings—doesn’t make drinking it (or dealing with increased bathroom visits) any less [...]



Snack Healthy

Jul 20th, 2009 | By Kristen | Category: Health & Nutrition

While some dieters happily accept when someone suggests a snack, others feel pangs of guilt when a nibble is merely suggested. However, there is nothing inherently wrong with a bite between meals. In fact, snacking might be the missing ingredient that will help you reach your weight loss goals.
But how can this make sense, since snacking theoretically [...]



Top 10 Diet & Nutrition Myths

Jul 11th, 2009 | By Kristen | Category: Health & Nutrition

1.Sugar Causes Diabetes
The most common nutrition myth is probably that sugar causes diabetes. If you have diabetes, you do need to watch your sugar and carbohydrate intake, with the help of your Registered Dietitian, to properly manage your blood sugar level. However, if you do not have diabetes, sugar intake will not cause you to [...]



Build Your Bones

Jul 11th, 2009 | By Kristen | Category: Health & Nutrition

Unearthed skeletons from ancient times testify to the durability of bone long after other bodily tissue turns to dust. Living bone in the body, however, can lose mineral and fracture easily if neglected–a disorder called osteoporosis, or porous bones. One in two women and one in eight men over [...]



Foods To Help You Sleep

Jul 8th, 2009 | By Kristen | Category: Health & Nutrition

Getting a good night’s sleep makes your work day (or school day) go so much better. If you have difficulty sleeping, you already know how tough staying alert during the day can be. But did you know that sleep is also important for your health? People who have chronic sleep loss are also at a [...]