Today is election day. I am standing in line 30 minutes early, having been made to bo frightened by the stories of long lines and marathon 6 hour delays in Florida and in other sites. How will this election affect our health? More importantly, how will it impact our...

How did it happen? How did the sense that “volume equals value” become so much a part of our way of thinking that it has made us the world leaders in overweight, diabetes, and all the other health problems that ride on its coattails. How did we get here?...

Over the past few decades, we have seen portion sizes go through the roof. It’s no surprise that our increasing weight problems have mirrored these increases in portion size. In the 1970s, for example, around 47% of Americans were overweight or obese; now 66 percent of us are. Likewise,...

Submitted by Jesse from Westinghouse. Thank you, Jesse! You’ll Need: 1/4 cup Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/4 teaspoon pepper 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. Directions: Combine the first 5 ingredients; Spread on both sides of the...

This article argues the obvious: our weight and health problems are best solved within families. According to UK researchers, found benefits for both children and their parents. The children, who were all overweight or obese at the study’s start, became less sedentary and managed to lose some weight. Their...

Submitted by Linda at Westinghouse. Thank you Linda!   You’ll Need: 1 Onion 1 Green Pepper 1 Can dark red kidney beans w/ juice 1 lb hot sausage 2 large cans whole tomatoes w/ juice 2 tsp salt 2 tsp sugar 2 tsp chili powder Directions:   Cook &...

Good for the FDA. They stepped up and smacked down a Georgia-based supplements manufacturer for making unfounded (read, rediculous) drug claims about one of its resveratrol pills. Read the report here. The FDA told the company, Natural Biology, that its Red Wine Resveratrol pills were being marketed as a...

Submitted by Kristy at Eckert Seamans. Thank you Kristy! You’ll Need: 1 whole chicken (approximately 3 pounds) 2 medium lemons 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice Kosher or sea salt Fresh ground pepper Directions: Place rack in upper third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees. Wash chicken inside...

Temptation is not often easily avoided. Halloween is a perfect example. Every year, the confection flood gates open, and test the mettle of your dreams of moderation. Just keep in mind that moderation can come in many forms. You may be a “cold turkey” person … that wonderful and...

This research looks at the Tricks that certain Treats can cause for us after Halloween. According to this report, patients with severe diarrhea and flatulence may need to consider a particular “food” source. The laxative effect of the sorbitol sweetener can be dangerous, particularly if these artificial sweeteners are...

Submitted by Jesse from Westinghouse. Thank you, Jesse! You’ll Need: 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 head red leaf lettuce, rinsed and torn 1 head green leaf lettuce rinsed and torn 1 fresh tomato, chopped 1 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1 (...

According to this research, the message may be sinking in — in the UK, at least. Regardless of the location, it gives hope that we are actually having a positive impact on kids, by marketing healthy messasges to them. The data, looking at UK children from 11-16 years old...