At the Last Supper, No Supersizing
Source: www.usnews.com
By Katherine Hobson
Posted: March 23, 2010
Brian Wansink, co-author of the study
What would Jesus eat? Probably a lot less than we do now, according to an examination of how portion sizes have changed over time. Two brothers with divergent interests—Brian Wansink, a marketing professor and director of the Food and Brand Lab at Cornell University’s [...]
Asparagus and Balsamic - the perfect side dish for Easter dinner!
Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 pounds
asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed*
3 tablespoons good-quality aged balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Coarse salt to taste
And he departed from our sight that we might return to our heart, and there find Him. For He departed, and behold, He is here.
St. Augustine, Confessions
What Can I Give For Easter Other Than Candy?
Alternative Easter Baskets
Substitute Easter Candy with Books, Toys, Gardening Supplies & More
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Feb 19, 2008 Barb Hacker
Trying to avoid the candy overload this Easter? Here are some ideas for alternative Easter basket fillers.
Candy is an Easter basket staple, but sometimes parents need to cut out candy all together or at [...]
Lighten Up Your Easter Dinner!
Easter and Passover Favorites Made Lighter
You won’t miss the calories with these easy and yummy substitutions
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
WebMD Feature
Whether you are celebrating Easter or Passover this spring, you probably have certain favorite dishes you look forward to eating. It’s no surprise that most of these holiday favorites are brimming with calories, fat, and [...]
Shrink that Belly for a Bathing Suit!
6 Moves to Shrink Your Belly
A Pilates workout that firms and flattens–fast
By Martica K. Heaner , Martica K. Heaner is a certified fitness instructor.
Intro
The quest for a whittled waistline gets harder as you age. The reason: Hormonal changes encourage excess calories to make a beeline for your belly, where they are stored as–you guessed it–fat. [...]
“If you don’t focus on your ass, no one else will.”
– Cristina Goyanes, 27, Women’s Health associate editor, New York City
Are the Skechers Shape-Ups Worth the Money?
Gear Guide: Skechers Shape-Ups Fitness Shoes
By Su Reid-St. John
Skechers Shape-Ups are the newest entry in the growing field of negative heel and rocker bottom shoes that claim you can strengthen your lower half, firm your abs, improve your posture, and burn extra calories just by wearing them around. Who could resist testing a product like that?
Here’s [...]
Can Lack of Sleep Affect Weight Loss?
Can lack of sleep hinder my weight-loss success?
You might think sleeping and weight loss have nothing to do with each other, but they most certainly do!
You already know the importance of eating healthy, drinking eight glasses of water a day, exercising…….the list goes on. But besides the nutrition and fitness suggestions, getting enough sleep [...]
What’s the Best Way To Get Rid of Saddlebags?
It’s one thing to be built like a horse, and it’s another thing to look like one. Saddlebags, or fatty deposits that build up on your behind, really do look like their namesake. The dangling, dimply flaps of flab and fat don’t look very appealing, especially if you wear tight jeans or bikinis. With excess [...]
