The “Fullbar™” is popping up more and more in retailers, and you may have seen it in places like CVS and Bed Bath and Beyond. If you have seen one of the eye catching displays, you may have wondered “does this bar really work?” Well, I’ll give you my opionion… To start, let’s go over […]
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Keep Things Simple if You Want Your Child to Eat More Veggies
For parents who struggle with getting their children to eat vegetables, the results of a recent study conducted by Dutch researchers may be helpful. In this study, vegetables were cooked in a variety of ways (i.e. steamed, boiled, grilled, deep fried, stir-fried and mashed) and then children, ages 4-12 years old, were asked which way […]
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Worse for You Than Sugar?
There has been a lot of controversy about high fructose corn syrup over the past few years. Some people will say that you should avoid any products with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) because it is one of the main causes of the obesity epidemic we are seeing in this country. It is said that […]
Do EasyTone Shoes Really Make it Easier to Tone?
There is a lot of buzz about the new toning shoes like the Sketcher’s Shape-Ups and Rebock’s EasyTone Shoes. After all, who wouldn’t want to wear shoes that “burn more calories, tone muscles, improve posture and reduce joint stress”? Can these shoes really “tone your butt up to 28 percent more than regular sneakers just […]