We all know that looking our best can go a long way toward feeling our most confident. And if you’re like many women, you also know that a new style and hair color are both great ways to refresh your overall look. While you probably think about... Read more
Knowing what you are allergic to is the first step in avoiding uncomfortable allergic reactions. While you can learn a lot by trial and error, getting tested by your doctor or allergist will give you a definitive answer, allowing you to receive prope... Read more
Party food. The phrase alone is enough to induce fear and panic in anyone who is trying to eat healthier. But a Halloween-themed party menu, often dominated by candies, cakes and sugar, is extra scary!
Don't fear Halloween parties this year!... Read more
Diet advice is everywhere—in the newspaper, the new government guidelines, and on the SparkPeople site. "Limit sweets, cut down on sugary foods, and decrease consumption of refined carbohydrates," it says. So, bold words like &quo... Read more
A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found the average daily intake of two carotenoids (beta-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin) was lower (by 40% and 20% respectively) for arthritis patients than healthy subjects. Both of thes... Read more
Does anyone out there write down every single thing they eat? I've heard good things about using journals but sometimes I just get annoyed that I have to pull at the journal all the time. I would love start one up again, is there anyway to help you r... Read more
First, I was surprised to learn that I was eating way too many calories. I never would have limited myself to 1200-1550 calories if not for SparkPeople. I learned that a serving of Ritz crackers is 5 crackers (sometimes I'd eat most of a sleeve and... Read more
I'm in desperate need of help. I have been a junk food addict since I was 9. I'm 34 now. I still hoard junk food in my desk at home and I even find myself sneaking ice cream when I'm out running errands by myself. This is becoming a problem for me si... Read more
Sparkpeople has some great tools for tracking foods, and when I don't have a ton of time to create a recipe I'll look up "homemade chicken and rice soup," choose the version that looks like it's probably kinda similar to mind based on the fact that m... Read more
Are you PASSIONATE about chocolate? Do you see it as a food group?! Join other Chocoholics for discussions, recipe-swapping, & help in keeping this important food group alive!... Read more
Legal spat over Campbell Soup still simmering from Reuters
FDA weighs food dye, hyperactivity link from CNN
30-Minute Workout, No Gym Required from Health.com
Berry Bliss Oat Squares from Oh She Glows
Running Tip: Tie Your Shoes Properly! fro... Read more
What if I told you that heart disease kills more women than the next four causes of death, would that encourage you to change your lifestyle?
What if I told you heart disease takes the life of one woman every minute, would that encourage you to cha... Read more
