Admit it, trying out and eating different kinds of food is exciting and well, tasty. Why, some people even spend their lives looking for epicurean delights from all over the world. Unfortunately, there are a number of us who enjoy eating but don’t necessarily have the genetic makeup that keeps what we eat off our waistlines.

Well the good news is, we don’t actually have to starve ourselves just to keep our waists at a reasonable girth. According to an article by Jeffrey Kluger at Time.com’s Healthland Section, a recent study published at the August issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition claims that “boring yourself thin” can help you lose weight. Read more…

It’s not unusual for doctors to prescribe diets that have us cutting back on salt, especially if we’re prone to having heart ailments. Low sodium diets, which mean that you can only consume about 1,500 to 2,400 mgs of sodium a day, are frequently pushed on those with vigorous lifestyles and those with health problems. This is because studies have shown that the average American eats about five or so teaspoons of salt every day -way more than the body’s requirement of one-quarter of a teaspoon each day!

Still, an article from Time Magazine’s website questions the practice of cutting back on salt for health reasons. Aptly entitled “Does Cutting Salt Really Improve Heart Health,” Meredith Melnick reports about a study published in the Cochrane Library (an organization that helps healthcare providers keep informed) that claims that there are no clear benefits from cutting down on salt in as far as lessening the risk of cardiovascular ailments or death. Read more…

Vegetables are always the ideal food for the body because it is healthy, rich in nutrients and low in fats. Unfortunately, if meat has always been part of your meal, shifting to a vegetable rich diet can be difficult, right?

Health.com features “Learn How to Like Veggies and Satisfy Cravings” by Julie Upton, MS, RD
from Health magazine which is really very informative. It is helpful for those who wish to start increasing the portion of vegetable in their diet.

Read the complete article “Learn How to Like Veggies and Satisfy Cravings” from Health.com.

How many of us thought that keeping a healthy diet is expensive? Are you guilty of this notion too? Or do you wish that you can afford the personal trainer and chefs of famous celebrities to help you stay fit and healthy?

Well, here is the good post to read. The article of Tina Haupert in Health.com entitled “How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank” will definitely give you some enlightenment on staying healthy but economically.

To learn more, you can read the rest of the article “How to Eat Healthy Without Breaking the Bank” from Health.com.

Are you practicing a low-carb diet? This is quite one of the most commonly used diet method to lose weight but the question is, is it really safe?

The article of Roni Caryn Rabin in New York Times entitled “Nutrition: Risky Additions to a Low-Carb Diet” features the potential risks involved in such type of diet as reflected in the result of a study.
So, before you slash significantly the portion of carb in your daily diet, think again.

Perhaps reading the article “Nutrition: Risky Additions to a Low-Carb Diet” from NYTimes.com can clear some of your doubts or myths.

Some health enthusiasts keep one day in a week for indulgence, a day for their favorites but forbidden foods which are oftentimes high in calorie and fat content. Others overeat for certain season of the year like Christmas until New Year and then punish their selves with strict diet and rigid exercise.

If you are on the same situation, then think again. The article “Short-Term Overeating Could Make Long-Term Weight Loss Tougher” by Alan Mozes in Business Week tackles about the potential difficulty of losing those accumulated weight.

Read more about “Short-Term Overeating Could Make Long-Term Weight Loss Tougher” from Business Week.

Do you like sausages? It is quite common to find frozen sausages and other processed meats in our fridge, right? This is inevitable because these items are very convenient and easy to prepare which suits our fast paced lifestyle nowadays.

However, reading the article “’Sausage not steak’ increases heart disease risk” in BBC News will make you think again. So before you hit the supermarket this week, it is worth to read the article.

Read the full article “Sausage not steak’ increases heart disease risk” from BBC.co.uk Health.

Can you stay healthy during road trips? Let’s face it. It is very alluring to stop in gas stations and grab some packs of chips or sandwiches, right? In fact, these stopovers are great way to take a break from long hours of driving and sitting.

If you are one of those who enjoy road trips or simply compelled to go for long drive, it is recommended to read the article of Marisa Cohen entitled “Road trip! Eat healthy – anywhere”. The article highlights the common options we choose during road trips which oftentimes sabotage our healthy diet and it offers suggestions on how to stay track on your diet.

Read “Road trip! Eat healthy – anywhere” from CNN.com Health to learn more about healthier meals and snacks options when planning for long drives.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Marisa Cohen, Health.com.

Are you contemplating to embark into a new healthier lifestyle? Are you sick of feeding yourself with high calorie and rich fat foods? Then wait no more. Join the challenge of consuming real foods for the next 30 days.

The article entitled “An inconvenient challenge: Eat ‘real food’ for a month” written by Madison Park in CNN Health will really spark your interest if you have been longing to ditch your unhealthy way of life.

To learn more about the “An inconvenient challenge: Eat ‘real food’ for a month”, read it here.

There is an interesting feature in Health.com entitled “How to Grocery Shop on a Diet”. It is oftentimes a struggle to choose the right healthy food to stuff your fridge especially when one is on a diet. Fortunately this issue has been addressed in the article while it gives recommendations on how to shop smartly to keep on track with your diet.

It tackles the basic items you shop at the grocery store such as meat, dairy products, vegetables and fruits and grains. If you are on a diet, this information is really essential because these are the basic ingredients you use to prepare your meals. Read more…