December 1, 2009
Pick your sushi wisely
by Alissa FisetSushi is definitely a healthy choice when choosing a place to go out to eat. However, many people fall into the trap of thinking every roll on the menu is healthy. In fact, many rolls accumulate extra calories in sauces and preparation techniques that you would never expect. You may be surprised to learn what your favorite sushi rolls are hiding. Stick... [Read more of this story]
November 18, 2009
Healthiest and unhealthiest states
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images The UnitedHealth Foundation has come out with the annual report that ranks all 50 states in order of healthiness (one being the healthiest state and 50 being the unhealthiest). The ranking considers 22 different health indicators, including cancer fatalities and how many children receive the recommended vaccinations.... [Read more of this story]
November 10, 2009
Worst Holiday Foods
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images With the holidays quickly approaching, many are day dreaming of turkey, pies, potatoes and egg nog. But don’t stuff yourself too quickly: many holiday foods are packed with sodium, calories and carbs. According to Men’s Health, here are some of the worst holiday foods, and easy substitutes to help keep the... [Read more of this story]
November 3, 2009
5 Harmful Household Items
by Alissa FisetGerms are everywhere, but do we ever really think there may be more in our own homes? Here are five things in your home that may be detriments to your health: image courtesy of google images 1.) Your sponge There may be as many as 20 million microbes on your sponge as you read this. But many people don’t realize you need to clean your sponge.... [Read more of this story]
October 26, 2009
Indoor Tanning: Spray Tanning vs. Tanning Bed
by Alissa FisetEveryone loves that bronze color we get during summer vacation, but many of us go to great lengths to keep the golden-glow year-round. As the trend of indoor tanning has risen within the last few years, more experts have been coming out with conflicting opinions of the harms of hitting the tanning salon. Here is a comparison of the two different forms... [Read more of this story]
October 8, 2009
Low-calorie beers
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images It’s officially football season, which means lots of BBQ, beer and, unfortunately calories. Try sticking with lower-calorie options to keep your total weekend count down. Here are ten of the lowest-calorie beers: 1.) Becks Premier Light ... [Read more of this story]
September 30, 2009
The truth about cardio
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images Everyone knows that getting your heart pumping on the treadmill or stair climber is part of the typical workout routine. But what does cardio really do? Truth is, cardio does more than just burn extra calories. Cardio is important because it helps makes your heart strong (so it doesn’t have to work as hard to pump... [Read more of this story]
September 22, 2009
Better Fast Food
by Alissa FisetI’ll admit it: I indulge in a late night snack every once-in-a-Saturday-night. What college student doesn’t? Unfortunately, most of the time our choices aren’t the healthiest-especially when it’s late and the only thing open is the drive-thru. However, we can cut at least a couple calories by making the right choice at the window.... [Read more of this story]
September 19, 2009
Protect yourself from the flu
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images We all know the way to stay in shape is maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. But in order to eat right and hit the gym, it’s important to be in good health. This year’s flu is supposed to be worse than ever so avoid the cough and runny nose by getting your flu shot. According to the Centers... [Read more of this story]
July 30, 2009
Have You Put On Your Milk Mustache Today?
by Paige BlatnikYour body gets very dehydrated during a workout and almost everyone drinks either water or Gatorade afterward in order to replenish their system. What many people don’t know however, is that drinking chocolate milk after a workout is as good - if not better - than drinking Gatorade after a workout! But how can this be? Chocolate milk... [Read more of this story]
