Added: January 7, 2009 | Posted by: mediasourcetv | Time 01:52 | Views: 0
You don’t have to get very far down the aisle at the grocery store to realize that a dollar doesn’t go nearly as far as it used to. In fact, food prices start the new year more than 6 percent higher than in the past, only energy costs have gone up more.* But experts say there are ways to cut your food bill without sacrificing nutrition, identifying five food fads to avoid if you want to eat right and spend less.
Added: January 6, 2009 | Posted by: HealthRanger7 | Time 09:48 | Views: 0
Trans fats are artificially produced fats that are very unhealthy. The consumption of trans fats is one of the main causes for the obesity epidemic. Trans fats are used in thousands of food products. The health risks of trans fats include obesity, cancer, clogged arteries, high cholesterol, hart disease, diabetes, birth defects, allergies in children, etc.
Added: December 19, 2008 | Posted by: icyou | Time 03:55 | Views: 76
Keeping resolutions can be tough, no matter what the time of year. In this video, family practice physician, Dr. Thaddeus Bell talks about how to make and keep effective health resolutions. Visit: www.closingthegapinhealthcare.com
Added: December 17, 2008 | Posted by: icyou | Time 02:48 | Views: 60
So you want to get in shape and lose weight? In this series of videos, icyou’s Medical Editor, Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, provides the fundamentals of weight loss and evaluates some of the most popular diets around. In this introductory video, Dr. Mona explains how weight loss can positively affect your health. She also provides a warning for people about to start a diet. Video 1 of 10
Added: December 17, 2008 | Posted by: icyou | Time 03:24 | Views: 77
So you want to get in shape and lose weight? In this series of videos, icyou’s Medical Editor, Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, provides the fundamentals of weight loss and evaluates some of the most popular diets around. In this video, Dr. Mona explains some of the benefits and risks associated with a vegetarian or vegan diet. She also provides awareness tips for people considering adopting one of these diets.
Added: December 17, 2008 | Posted by: icyou | Time 02:33 | Views: 63
So you want to get in shape and lose weight? In this series of videos, icyou’s Medical Editor, Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, provides the fundamentals of weight loss and evaluates some of the most popular diets around. In this video, Dr. Mona covers some of the praise and criticism surrounding the Sugar-Busters and Zone diets.

Added: August 7, 2008 | Time 00:47 | Views: 148
It’s equal in importance to exercise and is a critical tool in maximizing our bodies’ performance. Nutrition refers to the food, drink, vitamins and supplements we give our body to support our activity. These needs vary in each individual, but there are general guidelines to follow to help prevent or reduce common health problems. Eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain products. Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, beans and low-fat dairy products, drink lots of water, and keep salt, sugar, alcohol, and fat to a minimum. Watch more video about nutrition here or share your story or experience on video with icyou.


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