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I like to say that my favorite food group is cheese. I know cheese is not an actual food group, but it’s so delicious it ought to be. Even though it can be high in calories and saturated fat there are still ways to enjoy cheese as part of a healthy diet. Plus, all cheese is a rich source of calcium, so sampling the abundance helps to strengthen your bones. Try these delicious recipes and 5 tips for enjoying cheese healthfully... Read More »
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Almost everyone has at least one not-so-stellar health habit: Maybe you've smoked like a chimney since high school, gotten one too many sunburns in your mid-20s, or sworn off milk since the…
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I don’t drink milk. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I tried to choke down a glass. (It was probably shortly after seeing some super-fit athlete or gorgeous model sporting a milk mustache in a glossy ad. That kind of marketing really works on me...) And, only making matters worse, I’m really inconsistent when it comes to taking calcium supplements.
I know that dairy foods are the best sources of calcium—and if I don’t get enough calcium in my diet, my body will draw it from “banked” stores in my bones—but there’s only so much yogurt and cottage cheese a girl can eat.
So, to keep my bones strong, I offset my not-so-healthy habits with these bone-strengthening ones:
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Hello Shape Up! readers. Many of you had some really interesting questions about what Alicia Silverstone had to say about being vegan. Check out Alicia and our Body by Glamour nutritionist, Rachel Beller, R.D.’s takes on eliminating meat and dairy from your diet. Read More »
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Calcium is a tricky beast: -- If you get over 250% of your recommended daily allowance, your body can OD on it. -- If you don't get enough, your bones, teeth and muscles will suffer. -- You can only absorb up to 60% of your recommended daily allowance at a time -- You need Vitamin D to…
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The best cure should already be part of your diet
-Brittany Fenning, BettyConfidential.com
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Vitamin D & Your Fitness
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It's no secret that vitamins boost your energy and boost your immune system. But the youngest segments of our population aren't getting enough vitamin D, which is believed to strengthen bones and reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and
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Some people don't like milk.
I am not one of those people. When I die, put me in a casket full
of cheese and lay me to rest. I love dairy products! Dairy products
do not always love me however, and as I notice my yogurt, cheese,
and milk intake starting to dwindle due to tummy aches I start
to...
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No salt, sugar or caffeine? We'd rather be grumpy. Here's what you can eat to satisfy preperiod hunger and help get rid of mood swings, bloat and cramps—fast! TO MANAGE MOODS: Try magnesium. The mineral may reduce PMS-related mood swings by blocking neurotransmitters that rev up stress... Read More »
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