What are you aiming for? A lot of the stuff you read on the web these days is the same old thing regurgitated over and over again. As Solomon says, there really is nothing new under the sun. But when...
nazreth What does bloodletting, scurvy, and our understanding of saturated fat have in common? Before I share the answer with you, allow me to say that while we live in an era of unparalleled educati...
fuzzcat Yes, I know. It seems like everything is a potential killer nowadays. But, this one is particularly disconcerting for many of us. You see, for years we’ve been led to believe that as lo...
Image Credit: Arinas74 Even if you don’t know precisely what it is, or how it’s worked out, I’ll hazard a guess that you’ve heard about body mass index, or BMI before. If you&...
With so many “natural” branded foods on the shelves these days, it can be somewhat difficult to weed out the decent foods from the junk posing as healthy food. But, I have some good news ...
Please welcome Nadia Jones to Dietriffic today by leaving her a comment below ~ Melanie Chocolate, while wonderful and delicious, it’s usually the first thing to get the boot when we try to los...
Please welcome guest author, Mia Johnson, to Dietriffic today ~ Melanie Many people wanting to get healthy or lose weight automatically turn to specialized diet programs to help them achieve their go...
Unfortunately, one of the barriers to eating a healthier diet is simply cost for many people. When you walk around the supermarket, it often appears that cheap food is the most unhealthy food. Thankf...
Sometimes nothing will do to satisfying a craving than to eat something sweet. So, if you can make it a little healthier (most of the time) that’s a good thing for your overall health. Chocolat...
Most of us already know the importance of eating a healthy diet, rich in natural, whole foods to help lose weight, improve our health, and nourish our bodies. But, did you know some foods are so nutr...
We all have food cravings from time to time. Whether it’s the urge to eat something salty or sweet, giving in to every craving you have can certainly undo your healthy eating or weight loss eff...
Mums are usually right about most stuff, aren’t they? Well, research shows us there’s certainly one thing mum got right, and that is just how important a good breakfast is each morning. E...
2012 may be the year you have decided to start eating better and moving a little more. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to mean spending thousands on a nutritionist or personal trainer, since many of u...
Some time ago I talked a little about baby led weaning. This is the method I used to introduce Elissa to solids. In the UK we recommend babies begin weaning onto solids at 6 months. Whenever you wait...
Studies show that what we eat before, during and after a workout can have a significant effect on our energy levels, the quality of our workout, and the recovery process which follows. Our muscles ne...
These days there is an incredible amount of information available on what to eat for health, fitness and weight loss. Unfortunately, a good deal of it is distorted, biased, or simply untrue. Often, t...
Some of you will remember I asked if you would share your best tip for maintaining an active lifestyle. You came up with some really super answers, and I decided to put them together into an article,...
I’m sure I’ve said this before, but my husband, Armen, maintains one of the keys to his weight loss success, is that he had two boiled eggs every morning when he was losing weight. Many o...
Eating smaller, “mini-meals,” throughout the day can help to keep blood glucose levels steady, and is even said to boost metabolism. That means, this style of eating may actually be a rea...
Mi-Bra Thank you all so much for your entries to win one of Carolina’s Mi-Bra‘ s. It was great to hear from all of you, and there were a number of really excellent tips shared on ways to m...
Mi-Bra Back in July 2010 I ran a competition to give away a fab Mi-Bra, thanks to Carolina from Girl Habits. Carolina has kindly offered to partner with me once again, to give you the chance to win a...
My little girl recently started watching Peppa Pig. In fact, it was fast becoming a bit of a hit in our home. That was until I came across an interesting article, which stopped me in my tracks. It se...
It’s so easy to rush from home each morning on your way to work, without thinking about breakfast, never mind what you’ll eat throughout the rest of the day. Before you know it, though, y...
Selenium is a trace mineral, which is essential to good health. However, it is only needed in small amounts. Some of the functions of selenium include, protecting our cells from free radical damage. ...
So, this is the big week you’ve been waiting for… the very first week of 2012! Perhaps you’ve decided this is the year you will make significant health changes. I sincerely wish you...
Hi everyone. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I’d also like to wish you a very happy New Year. Today’s article is from guest poster, Ally. Please welcome her to the blog ~ Melani...
I’ve been busy writing on Health Central with a Christmas theme, so I thought I would share these articles with you, and hope they will be helpful to you over the holiday season. 1. Christmas S...
Some time ago I shared my pregnancy news with you. At the time, I mentioned the importance of staying fit and active throughout those 9 months. Whether that means a dedicated workout routine, or simp...
A hot topic on the Stephen Nolan radio show recently was the possibility of imposing a “fat tax” on unhealthy foods. It’s the result of a new report here in Northern Ireland, by Joh...
At this time of year, many people are already bracing themselves for the inevitable weight gain. It’s a regular cycle, which involves eating way too much over the holidays, and then setting New...
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