Her Active Life

Pick up any health magazine, and the main issue of concern seems to be, “Getting Those Abs!” or “Losing Weight in Two Days!”

But if you’ve had it already with…

Keep reading

Earlier, we proclaimed chocolate as our Food of the Week, and credited its antioxidant content as the reason for the health allure of this sweet confection. But the benefits of a bit of dark chocolate extend beyond the physical – I’m talking about…

Keep reading

The names of hard to read ingredients in food may have nutritional and practical value. But some should be avoided if you have food allergies. Nutritionist Keri Glassman explains.

Keep reading

Think of chocolate, and you may conjure up images of “forbidden” Butterfinger bars and brownies, and shudder at the thought of “all that fat” winding up on your thighs. But it may be time to reconsider your idea of chocolate as a sinful…

Keep reading

Sometimes it can be difficult to stick to the habits that helped you lose weight once you’ve been at your ideal weight for awhile.  What got me off track was a destination wedding in Cancun. My cousin was getting married. As of…

Keep reading

Leafy greens, such as spinach, pack a powerful punch of Vitamin C and iron. Try to add them into your diet whenever possible. For example, add spinach leaves to your salad, or top your burger with a few handfuls. Small healthy changes like…

Keep reading

In this column, staff writer Martinique Haller explores the misconceptions of dieting and evaluates her own ideas of weight and weight loss in regards to herself. She also delves into the timeless predicament of how to maintain weight loss once the initial triumph…

Keep reading

Dear Dr. Mirkin: Would you please explain how vitamin pills could affect lifespan, as you reported in last week’s issue?

The issue of vitamin supplements is far from settled. Most doctors take multivitamins themselves and recommend them to…

Keep reading

One in three women and one in four men in the United States take vitamin pills. If you are among them, you may be doing more harm than good.  In a wake-up call to the multibillion dollar vitamin pill industry, a review…

Keep reading

A day like today (it’s Earth Day, chicas!), makes it especially easy to recognize many of the things that we can all be doing to make our world a bit better—use reusable bags when grocery shopping, walk or ride your…

Keep reading

They’re a favorite of brown bag lunches everywhere, as a raw veggie that can be tossed into tupperware and makes the perfect receptacle for hummus, dressings and dips. That’s right - the bell pepper is our Food of the Week, for more…

Keep reading

If you love adding dried fruit to trail mixes, cereal or baked goods, but are getting bored with the same old raisin routine, we’ve got the answer - why not try adding some prunus armenaica instead? The scientific name for apricots is a…

Keep reading

I am always looking for a bargain. But even more so, I love being able to brag about a great shopping steal. When people tell me they love my pants, it feels so nice to say, “Twelve bucks at Target—can you…

Keep reading

With about two months until the official start date of summer, magazines are exploding with headlines about prepping for your bikini body. The strategies range from the tried and true (get physical) to the innovative (roller derby, anyone?) to the wacky, with…

Keep reading

It is pretty safe to say that most women today understand the benefits of water. While the recommendations vary due to factors like climate, health and how much you are exercising every day, women know that they are supposed to fit…

Keep reading