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Last year the hype surrounding acai was huge. Acai has numerous health benefits, such as an extremely high antioxidant count. However, the Brazilian fruit remains below the radar of most health and fitness enthusiasts.
Nutrition & Fitness
Friday, May 16, 2008
Elegant Entertaining The Guilt Free Way
Chef Michael Garnero from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make nutritionally balanced holiday meals using traditional foods and ingredients.
Dr. Manny on Red Wine and ChocolateRed wine? Chocolate? Can they really be good for you? Watch the video to learn what Dr. Manny has to say.
Dr. Manny on CoffeeDr. Manny talks about coffee! Is it good for you? Bad for you? Watch the video to learn what Dr. Manny thinks about coffee’s role in your health.
Embracing Winter
For every sport, there is a season, and a time to train for every athletic purpose. To complement these sports, we have been graciously given the gift of four unique seasons. Do you accept these gifts, or do you run from the snow and hide your head in the sandy beaches? All seasons have their beauty. If we are to be truly whole, we should embrace each of them.
Your Jack-o’-lantern Isn’t Just For Warding Off Evil Spirits
It’s that time of year when all you ghost catchers and goblin chasers will go to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkin to carve your Jack-o’-lantern. It’s a tradition dating back to the ancient Celts who believed the scary faces scared away any evil spirits who happened to be wandering around. But even if you’re going to leave the spirit chasing to someone else, and you plan on picking up your pumpkin at the local grocery store, keep in mind that your pumpkin is more than just a decoration. It’s actually a great source of many nutrients we need on a daily basis.
Cherry Juice Takes on Muscle Pain
Move over pomegranates. Cherries, like pomegranates, are filled with antioxidant power. But cherry juice may have even more going for it. A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows the promise of tart cherry juice in relieving the symptoms of muscle damage.
Advice on How To Get Back to Good HealthDr. Manny explains the effects of obesity on your health and offers advice on getting back to good health.
Can Parenting Skills Affect Your Child’s Weight
Moms desperate to keep their children healthy may have another variable to juggle in their battle against obesity. A new study reports that demanding mothers are more likely to raise overweight children than mothers with a more balanced parenting style. The study found that children with authoritarian parents were five times more likely to become overweight in first grade than children with demanding yet nurturing parents.
Raise a Glass to Your Health
The next time you bow out of happy hour with your colleagues, you may be missing out on a healthier life. A new study based on the self-reported drinking habits of some 57,000 middle-aged Danes shows the more women drink—and the more often men drink—the healthier their hearts.
Eating your veggies
The federal government and private industries will soon partner to spend millions of dollars reminding Americans to do something mothers already advise: eat more fruits and vegetables.
