diet & exercise


Q&A: Confused About Cholesterol

Question by Anita F. (Livonia, MI)
Posted on August 18, 2008
I have been informed that my fasting cholesterol is too high at 243. However, the LDL level is 120 and the HDL is 123. I have also been told in… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Tea and Milk

Question by Sherpa
Posted on August 12, 2008
I have read that green tea and herbal teas should not be drunk with milk as the proteins in milk diminish the healthy nutrients in teas. Does the same hold… Read Full Q&A

Shell Game: Hidden Benefits of Eggs Revealed

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on August 07, 2008
After years of bad press, health researchers are finally cracking the myths about eggs being dangerous to your health. In March, The University of California at Berkely Berkeley Wellness… Read Full Article

Q&A: Can Splenda Make Your Glucose Go Up?

Question by Sweeteater (Little Neck, NY)
Posted on August 07, 2008
Can the sugar substitute Splenda/sucralose make your glucose count go up? How does this compare to Nutrasweet/aspartame and Sweet n Low/saccharin? Read Full Q&A

Good (for you) Eats at the Game

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on August 02, 2008
Millions of Americans love sports. They faithfully watch their favorite team on television and better yet, they love to head out to the arena or ballpark for some live… Read Full Article

Q&A: Losing weight after menopause

Question by Cjtatman (Illinois)
Posted on July 28, 2008
I am 59...very close to 60. I have gained about 30 pounds and can't seem to get the weight off. I have gone through menopause and need ideas for what… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes

Question by Duke (Michigan)
Posted on July 25, 2008
I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 is in my family but I am sure I can control mine with diet and exercise. Can you recommend how… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Nutrition Facts: Where to Look First

Question by Karla (Florida)
Posted on July 22, 2008
I know that dietary fiber is good. But what is more important when looking at nutritional information, dietary fiber or calories and fat content? I was comparing 2 oatmeals and… Read Full Q&A

Choose “D” to help fight disease

Article by Amy Bragagnini, MS, RD, CSO
Posted on July 14, 2008
Vitamin D has been in the spotlight lately for its potential disease fighting properties. Research has investigated its potential for preventing osteoporosis, fighting depression, preventing multiple sclerosis, and most… Read Full Article

Summer Fitness Fun: Keeping Kids Fit

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on July 14, 2008
When I was growing up, my parents didn’t have to worry about how much activity my brother and I were getting. We were gone from sun up to sun… Read Full Article