Always Drink Lots of Good Water

I went to a small liberal arts college. I finished my math major in my junior year, which left a year’s worth of required credits in the subject of my choosing. I decided that Studio Art would be a fun challenge, and ended up with six hours short of a studio art major.

Because it was

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Soccer? To Blowtorch Bodyfat?

A recently published research experiment on sedentary men with high blood pressure showed that in just 3 months of playing soccer twice a week, there was a fall in blood pressure aswell as a percentage of bodyfat amongst subjects. Far more than doing moderate-intensity cardio like swimming or running.

The experiment was carried out by the

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The real reason the French don’t get fat

Chances are you’ve heard of the “French Paradox”: the puzzling fact that French people don’t suffer from anywhere near the obesity rates as we do in the United States, even though they consume lots of butter, cheese, meat, and rich desserts.

An article in this week’s TIME magazine reveals one reason why. Public schools in

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Fed Up With Lunch

Maybe you’ve seen this and maybe you haven’t, but I wanted to pass this along.  Fed Up with Lunch: The School Lunch Project is a blog by a teacher who is eating school lunch everyday.  Read why she’s doing it and some other FAQs.

It’s pretty interesting to see the food that the schools serve and

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Orange and Fennel Salad

This Orange and Fennel Salad is my take on a seasonal classic hailing from Sicily. A late winter salad that is generally made with blood oranges, it’s not just healthy and super simple to make: it’s truly stunning.

When you are using orange zest in a recipe like this cake, it’s very important to use organic

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Are You in The Market For A Nursing Bra?

As you progress through your pregnancy, your body will continue to change – often in surprising ways. Not only will your stomach expand and your feet swell, but your breasts, too, will grow larger. Most moms-to-be experience a change in cup size. Some move up a single size; others move up several. As your body

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Icelandic yogurt.

In case you haven’t noticed lately I have been eating a lot of greek yogurt. Ok, that is a understatement…I have been eating A LOT. I recently got a TON of greek yogurt from Greek Gods and then Chobani sent me over a 12 pack as well. I was delighted because well…I LOVE greek yogurt

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EA Sports Active 2.0 Coming This Fall!

EA Sports Active and EA Sports Active: More Workouts are, of course, on the top of my list of the best Wii fitness games. But EA Sports isn’t resting on its laurels, as prestigious as this honor is.

In Fall of 2010, EA Sports will be releasing EA Sports Active 2.0. Details are

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Cooking with coffee: grilled espresso steaks

Since I’m giving away bags of Peet’s Uzuri African Blend coffee this week (enter my giveaway here), I thought I’d feature some recipes that use coffee.

Coffee isn’t just for decadent desserts like Julia Child’s Chocolate Mousse and Mexican Cream, you know. You can use it to make Braised Beef in Espresso in your slow

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Carb Loading Phenomenon and Weight Loss

Author : Jay Snaric

Understanding the Carb Loading Phenomenon has proven to be an essential element for women who have been successful with weight loss When the Carb Loading Phenomenon is properly utilized it results in fast, safe, and effective weight loss

The phenomenon occurs when positive carbohydrates are consumed, while negative carbohydrates are

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