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The Sweet Tooth, Explained

Posted by Su Avasthi on February 21, 2008 - 11:01am.

Why is it so hard to ignore our craving for sweets? Blame it our genes.



A Healthy Dose of Fitness Motivation

5:13 minutes (4.78 MB)
The Fitness Guru outlines some ultra-easy steps for starting out on the road to a healthier lifestyle.


Palate: Carbs Defined

Posted by LIME Team on December 13, 2007 - 7:00am.

Dr Fine identifies the good, the bad and the ugly carbs. Carbs are everywhere and good for you, you just have to select the right one.


Breathe Easy the Natural Way

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Asthma will get worse for most people as Fall approaches. Learn some simple ways to improve your respiratory health and how to decrease the number and severity of your asthma attacks.

Just Desserts

Posted by Jessica Harlan on August 9, 2007 - 8:52am.

I'm on a quest for healthier desserts... thank goodness for slow-churned ice cream!



Nutritious Meals for Your Kids

Nutritious Meals for Your Kids Posted by LIME Team on May 31, 2007 - 2:16pm.

Looking for ways to get your kids to eat healthy? Get some tips from renowned chef and author Chef Bobo. He advocates eating fresh food and salad bar seconds. Recipe for Roasted Vegetables on Focaccia included!


The Glycemic Index Made Simple

11:26 minutes (2.62 MB)
Michael Feigin and Lawson Harris welcome Sherry Torkos to the Fitness Guru. Sherry discusses her new book, The Glycemic Index Made Simple, and explains how understanding the glycemic "load" of food can have a profound effect on your health and weight.


Carbs Defined

Carbs DefinedPosted by LIME Team on April 3, 2007 - 12:00pm.

Dr Fine identifies the good, the bad and the ugly carbs. Carbs are everywhere and good for you, you just have to select the right one.

Corn Syrup: 15 Minutes of Blame?

Posted by Su Avasthi on July 19, 2006 - 1:51am.

Another day, another neurosis about eating right and living a good life. Su Avasthi on why it ain't easy being green.





Sugar: The Facts (Hint: They're Not too Sweet)

Sugar: The Facts (Hint: They're Not too Sweet)Posted by Marisa Belger on April 18, 2006 - 10:40am.

As I watched my nieces fly around the Easter table fueled by a potent concoction of chocolate bunnies and jellybeans I once again considered the power of sugar. Like caffeine and alcohol, sugar has the ability to quickly alter the body's functioning giving a six-year-old girl the ability to run figure eights around the living room for an hour straight - before crashing into a napping puddle on the couch.



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