Though food is supposed to be one of life's simple pleasures, few things cause more angst and confusion. It's no wonder why. We're constantly being told which foods we should eat to be healthy, which diets we should follow to be skinny, w... Read more
If you're trying to lighten your caloric load or lose weight, are you destined to days of tasteless cookies, or—worse—a life without sweets and treats?
Of course not! There are plenty of ways you can substitute lower-calorie ingr... Read more
If I close my eyes and concentrate, I can still remember how it tasted: The snack that my best friend introduced me to in the 10th grade. So delicious, it soon became part of an everyday after-school ritual. We’d each cut a plain white bagel do... Read more
If I close my eyes and concentrate, I can still remember how it tasted: The snack that my best friend introduced me to in the 10th grade. So delicious, it soon became part of an everyday after-school ritual. We’d each cut a plain white bagel do... Read more
Protein is an important component of any diet for satiety, muscle repair, and generating hormones and enzymes. Need a protein pick-me-up? These filling recipes are great for re-fueling after a workout--or anytime!
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Hi, I'm new to spark people, but I love the resources and recipes here, so I joined. I'm currently on the WiO diet (no relation to the game or the Wii). It's kind of new and I was wondering if anyone here was also on this diet protocol? Do you have a... Read more
Hi Everyone,
I have a good friend that has Crohn's disease and she's not sure of all the foods that she is able to eat - she would like to lose weight but she doesn't know what foods to start with. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!... Read more
My daughter is a 25 year old type 1 diabetic (Juvenile diagnosis at 13). She went to her PCP yesterday and he wants her to use the Lean For Life diet plan. It does not look like a good choice for a diabetic to me as if her sugar is low she cannot hav... Read more
You might wan to omit bananas from your diet due to the high number of carbohydrates or sugars in the banana.Yellow or brown” bananas contains more sugar than green ones which have more fiber. It’s not that banana’s are ‘bad’ for you, it’s just that... Read more
If you're having trouble getting fruits into your diet, or into your kids' diet, try making fruit smoothies. One simple option is strawberries and bananas. Just whip it in the blender and you'll have a healthy snack or dessert while getting your dail... Read more
Caffeine need not be a dirty word when dieting. Our team is for all Sparkers hopelessly in love with their coffee. Drop by the cafe, we're open 24/7 and the coffee is always great!!... Read more
Have you heard of the Banana Diet? This fad diet is so popular in Japan that bananas are scarce, despite a 25% increase in banana imports over last year. (By the way, last year's diet craze in Japan was natto, or fermented soybeans, which have an acq... Read more
Awareness: Top 5 Don'ts for Doctors in Primary Care from The New York Times
Make This Almond Berry Sorbet at Home in 20 Minutes! from Fit Bottomed Girls
Ultimate Summer Slim-Down from Health.com
Thinspiration Tips from the Doctor Behind Extreme... Read more
If you want to lose a few pounds or thirty pounds without the usual hunger pains and self-denial that go with traditional diets, then why not take a look at the Western Banana Diet?
It's simple, low cost, and you hardly need to change what you e... Read more
Seriously, I should be studying right now.
Anyway, I'm going to start 'the asa banana diet'. Don't misunderstand though, I actually strongly dislike diets. A healthy lifestyle is the only effective way to lose weight. But this is honestly not a... Read more
SparkPeople member AQUAGIRL08 struggled with chronic pain unitl she decided to take control of her health through diet and exercise. She offers her best advice anyone dealing with pain.
