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  • 150 years of Dieting

    Before there was Dr. Atkins, there was William Banting. He invented the low-carb diet of 1863. Even then Americans were trying out advice that urged fish, mutton or "any meat except pork" for breakfast, lunch and dinner — hold the potatoes, please.It turns out our obsession with weight and h…

  • iMemoryfilms starts the new ye…

    iMemoryfilms starts the new year off with some health, travel, and good-to-know news!This is the first habit in the 2011 Longevity Program, a yearlong plan of monthly activities that come from the habits of centenarians from around the world. The idea of this program is that by choosing a simple…

  • A Quick and Easy Vegan Dessert

    Do you own a blender or a food processor? If you do, you can whip up some easy vegan chocolate pudding.If you search for recipes they range from complex (extra ingredients for taste or consistency) to extremely minimal. Here's what I've adapted, and consider the simplest option:1 box of silken tofu…

  • The Truth About Milk

    A lot of people have been scared about hormones and additives that may be added to milk. However, milk is a great source of calcium to build strong bones. A diet high in calcium may help prevent osteoporosis in the future. I saw this really great video on Youtube from British Columbia dairy farmers.…

  • Plastic Vs. Your Health

    My friend Andrew sent me this video! It's of a documentary film on plastic and its effect on the environment and our bodies. Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo. http://vimeo.com/5645718I've talked about plastic water bottles before and how the BPA chemical in plastic can leech into your water.…

  • Abs, Aging, and the Fountain of Youth

    Dear Fun and Fit: I am a 54 year old woman who had been exercising most of my life. I enjoy exercising & eating correctly and I have been fit most of my life until recently. There is this thing called age that is catching up with me. No matter how much I exercise and eat right, I seem to have…

  • Healthy Foods to Cool Down in Summer

    Dear Freezer, I love you. I especially love to stick my head in you while I suffer without air conditioning in the student residences of Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières! My freezer is everything that is keeping me sane this summer!Last week, our residence rooms were about 40 degrees celcius in…

  • How to Make Healthier Choices in a Cafeteria

    I am currently in Trois-Rivières, Quebec doing a French-language exchange program. The program is completely funded by a government bursary for Canadian students. I'm having a lot of fun and meeting great people here. I'd definitely recommend it to other Canadian students! We're not allowed to speak…

  • 6 Time Saving Cleaning Tips

    These time saving cleaning tips will save you serious elbow grease down the road.... 1- Place a couple of dryer sheets (even used ones work) in the bottom of the trash can to absorb spills and mask odors.

  • Hey Whole Wheat Haters!

    It's very well-known that whole grain products are healthier for you because they contain fiber that will help keep you fuller for longer, improve your bowel movements, and keep your gut healthier. But I still know many people who just don't like the taste of whole wheat! They know it's better for t…