- Health and fitness

Yoga For Weight Loss: How to Get Optimum Results When it comes to using exercise to encourage weight loss, doing yoga might not be on your list. You might think about running, daily brisk walks or so ... 10-08-2020 21:44	Egg Salad Sandwich This really is the best egg salad sandwich! The basic recipe is creamy, savory, and full of fresh herbs for an insane amount of flavor. Everyone needs ... 10-08-2020 21:44	Food marketing ploy of the week: Kraft Mac & Cheese for brea In case you missed it, Kraft Mac & Cheese is now “approved for breakfast.” Why" Blame this on Covid-19 and parents having to dea ... 10-08-2020 21:44	FREE Supercharge Your Immune Health 14-day Shopping List IS YOUR PANTRY SUPPORTING YOUR IMMUNITY" Immunity, immunity, immunity! It?s the hot topic raising the temperature of many discussions nowadays.... ... 08-08-2020 21:43
Weekend reading: Transforming the US Food System The Rockefeller Foundation has a new report out: Reset the Table: Meeting the Moment to Transform the U.S. Food System. The report summarizes what Cov ... 07-08-2020 21:42	5 protein-packed vegan recipes we’re loving from Gaz O Looking for vegan recipes high in protein" Healthista shares their favourite protein-packed recipes from Gaz Oakley\'s new cookbook The post 5 prote ... 07-08-2020 21:47	Dehydration symptoms" 5 signs you aren’t drinking With the heatwave in full swing, Doctor Naomi Newman-Beinart gives us the lowdown on the importance of H2O The post Dehydration symptoms" 5 signs yo ... 07-08-2020 21:47	8 challenges long distance relationships face and how to ove Long distance relationships may seem easier to handle these days - thanks to advances in technology, but challenges still arise. Author Milena Nguyen, ... 06-08-2020 21:46
Pregnant during a heatwave" Here’s ONE thing this With temperatures said to soar, we\'re set for an uncomfortable few days. Dietitian Laura Tilt reveals how we can stay hydrated and why it\'s key to m ... 06-08-2020 21:46	Jungle Bird The Jungle Bird is a tropical rum cocktail with a twist! Bitter Campari offsets sweet pineapple juice to make a balanced, refreshing mixed drink. Love ... 06-08-2020 21:42	Pesto Spaghetti Here’s the trick to getting the creamiest pesto spaghetti evenly covered in silky sauce! Make it with homemade or purchased basil pesto for a fa ... 05-08-2020 21:43	Hypocritical food ad of the week: Smithfield complains about This was in Sunday’s New York Times, on page 17 of the edition I get. Smithfield is Big Pork. It complains in this ad of critics who, it says, ... 05-08-2020 21:43
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes These lemon blueberry pancakes are light and fluffy, with just the right citrus zing and sweet bursts of berries! Serve with blueberry compote. Here&# ... 05-08-2020 21:43	{#TransparentTuesday} 7 Reasons You Might Be Feeling Uncomfo I?ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of ?feeling uncomfortable? in our bodies. It comes up with clients all the time, as well as in the rea ... 04-08-2020 21:45	Challenging The Food Police (Intuitive Eating Principle #4) There is a good chance that you have should?s and shouldn?t, do?s and don?ts, and a myriad of voices in your head telling you what to think when it co ... 04-08-2020 22:08	Cycling to work: 10 things you need to know From finding the right bike to practicing your journey first, we\'ve listed 10 things every person cycling to work needs to know about ahead of Cycle ... 04-08-2020 21:50
Who is getting billions in farm payments" This Tweet got me started on farm payments. Good point. It sent me to John Newton who is an agricultural economist and lobbyist for the Farm Bureau. ... 04-08-2020 21:45	Dubious health claim of the week: cranberries and UTIs The FDA has just announced a Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products and Urinary Tract Infections. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... 03-08-2020 21:42	Should You Use L-Glutamine for Leaky Gut" If your doctor has told you that you have leaky gut, you are likely considering a gut supporting diet. But supplements may also be helpful for leaky g ... 01-08-2020 22:06	Your summer wardrobe sorted – plus Healthista readers Looking for a staycation wardrobe that will turn heads" Healthista has put together their favourite picks for this season The post Your summer wardro ... 31-07-2020 21:56
?Let?s Ask Marion? is coming September 1! I just got the first copies of my forthcoming book with Kerry Trueman, Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutri ... 31-07-2020 21:50	Income and sugary beverage consumption A recent study confirms what we already knew: poorer people drink more sugary beverages than richer people. This analysis suggests the richest 10% of ... 30-07-2020 21:40	7 Tips to Fix Knee Pain from Single-Leg Exercises You can listen to this article. Use the player below, download the MP3, or use iTunes. ?I can?t do single-leg exercises because they hurt my knees.? ... 30-07-2020 21:40	What No One Tells You To Look For In A Healthy Diet Each week, we review feedback from coaching clients and readers of the site and our emails. One of the most common frustrations is figuring out what t ... 29-07-2020 21:44
Gorgeous Green Lentil Soup I love lentils. There. I?ve said it. And Murray River Organics green lentils are superb. I include these green lentils... ... 29-07-2020 21:44	Don?t raise industrial chickens near orchards, please A new study just out confirms what ought to be obvious, but it’s great to have the data. The study:Microorganisms Move a Short Distance into an ... 29-07-2020 21:44	10 ways to boost sexual confidence post-lockdown Feeling self-conscious after months of lockdown abstinence" Kate Moyle shares 10 ways to boost your sexual prowess The post 10 ways to boost sexual c ... 29-07-2020 21:49	Oh She Glows For Dinner + Pre-order Bonus Bundle! Hi everyone! I hope that summer is treating you well so far, and you?re staying in good health and good spirits during what has been a heartbreaking ... 29-07-2020 21:44
Seasoned Fries These seasoned fries taste even better than a restaurant! Bake them until crispy with this magic seasoning blend and prepare to be amazed. Did you kno ... 29-07-2020 21:44	Update on Covid-19 among meatpacking workers: an American tr Leah Douglas at the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN) is doing a great public service. She has a website where she reports Covid-19 cases ... 28-07-2020 21:43	Summer Gazpacho with Dill This chilled tomato soup is as simple as a summer recipe can ever be. All you need is a few good tomatoes and some pantry essentials and you can have ... 28-07-2020 21:43	Easy Cannellini Beans Make cannellini beans into a tasty side dish with this easy recipe! It’s packed with Mediterranean flavor and plant-based protein. Here’s ... 28-07-2020 21:43
5 back stretches to help relieve desk hunch Whether you\'re back at the office or still WFH, Healthista Collective Expert and physiotherapist Finola Burrell demonstrates 5 back stretches to help ... 28-07-2020 21:48	Make Peace with Food (Intuitive Eating Principle 3) One of the most common problems I hear from folks is the struggle of depriving yourself of food, only to end up overdoing it. Diet culture has taught ... 28-07-2020 22:07	Quick and Easy Salmon with Green Bean and Tomato Salad Recip If youâ€™re looking for something healthy and tasty to cook this week â€“ how about some succulent salmon fillets, with a spicy kick, served with a su ... 28-07-2020 21:43	Fish Tacos Here’s how to make the tastiest fish tacos around! Bake the fish with a dry rub of spices, then top it with tangy slaw and creamy sauce. Tacos a ... 28-07-2020 21:43
What Men Want I regularly have female clients who are single, struggling with body image issues because they?re afraid they?re not thin, pretty, beautiful, or sexy ... 28-07-2020 21:43	Amazing food study of the week: saurkraut prevents Covid-19 What is one to make of a headline like this" “CABBAGE DIET HOPE: Eating sauerkraut, coleslaw and raw cabbage ?could protect against coronav ... 27-07-2020 21:45	11 no-nonsense fitness facts PT James Smith wants you to kno Separating fact from fad - Healthista editor Olivia Hartland-Robbins asks social media sensation James Smith for his no-nonsense fitness facts The po ... 27-07-2020 21:50	Are You Ready to Coach Pregnant Women" Take the Quiz! In the fitness world, coaching and training pregnant and postpartum women is often considered a niche market. Granted, it does take a special set of s ... 26-07-2020 21:44
Weekend reading: health claims in food advertising. Chefs Best has issued a short, handy guide to making health claims in advertising that will stand up to the Federal Trade Commission’s scrutiny. ... 24-07-2020 21:41	Minimal Living + Ayurvedic Cardamom Hot Chocolate Let?s talk minimalism. Before you close this tab and roll your eyes, this isn?t going to be a blog post... ... 24-07-2020 21:41	Need an easy pastry recipe" Here are 6 to try this week Fancy making your own sweet or savoury pastry" Don\'t know what to to with all that stockpiled flour" Try these 6 easy pastry recipes from The Pastry ... 24-07-2020 21:46	What?s in those USDA boxes" RC Rybnikar sends these photos (thanks!) of examples from USDA’s Farmers to Families program. The label. What’s inside: Looks good to me. ... 23-07-2020 21:44
Exciting development in sustainable food: wheat fertilized w I cannot resist sharing this item from BakeryAndSnacks.com: Waste not, want not: Bizaare [sic] ingredient adds nutritional and environmental benefits ... 23-07-2020 21:44	Easy Burrata Recipe This burrata recipe is the best way to serve this rich and creamy cheese! Pair it with summer fruit or tomatoes, olive oil and sea salt. Ready for one ... 22-07-2020 21:46	This low impact core mobility workout can be done in under 1 Feeling stiff" This low impact mobility core workout from celebrity trainer Svava Sigbertsdottir may help to ease your mobility in under ten minutes ... 22-07-2020 21:51	Broccolini Salad This broccolini salad is packed with flavor! It pairs the unique vegetable with mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing. If you&# ... 22-07-2020 21:46
On Bigotry & Ignorance I used to be homophobic, transphobic, xenophobic, and racist in ways that would shock you. If you read my work nowadays, you might assume I grew up w ... 21-07-2020 21:44	Finding Self Love Through A Lens w/ Megs Elemans Has your body ever held you back from doing something that you may enjoy" Megs Elemans is a boudoir photographer from Canada who is here today to expl ... 21-07-2020 22:13	Spanish Paella Recipe Here’s how to make a paella recipe…the Spanish way! This stunning one pan dinner features shrimp, vegetables and all the authentic flavors ... 21-07-2020 21:44	Report questions value of online SNAP shopping The USDA has a pilot program that permits most low-income families enrolled in SNAP (formerly food stamps) to use their benefits to buy groceries onli ... 21-07-2020 21:44
Conflicted nutrition interests in the midst of Covid-19 Simón Barquera, who directs the Center for Research on Nutrition and Health at the National Institute of Public Health in Cuernavaca, sent me a copy o ... 20-07-2020 21:47	5 popular diets explained – the nutritionist’s g Keto, sirtfood, paleo - just how many diets are there" Which ones are good for you" Which ones actually work" Nutritionist Rick Hay sets the record st ... 20-07-2020 21:52	Exercise After Tooth Extraction: What You Need to Know So, youâ€™re going to have a tooth removed â€“ chances are there are a few things youâ€™re thinking about. Is it going to hurt" What can you eat after ... 19-07-2020 21:42	How to Minimize Chlorine Exposure When Swimming We go to great lengths to remove chlorine (and other contaminants) in our drinking waterÂ and shower water, and it made me think about the effect of t ... 18-07-2020 22:06
Pregnancy and exercise – 7 things expectant mums need Brit Williams ? whose new book Mind, Body, Bump is the complete plan for an active pregnancy ? explains what you really need to know about training fo ... 17-07-2020 21:50	Pumpkin, Mushroom and Sage Brown Rice Risotto Video The risottos are in for a healthy and delicious dinner recipe....and the winner is..... *drum roll? .... This simple and... ... 17-07-2020 21:45	Cheery thought for the weekend: my pet food book Thanks to Nate Goldstein (@drnategoldstein), Mitchell Davis (@kitchensense), and the adorable Milo for this photo, discovered in my Twitter feed (@mar ... 17-07-2020 21:45	Jasmine?s 6 Supreme Summer Salads It?s salad time! I?m not one for craving or missing salads, but when that sun kicks in, I definitely get that salad feeling. With a dish that?s light ... 17-07-2020 21:45
Raspberry Smoothie Here’s how to make the perfect raspberry smoothie! It’s got the best sweet tart flavor, frosty texture, and vibrant color. Here’s on ... 16-07-2020 21:43	Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee releases report The report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee is now available in online preprint. It sets a record at 835 pages. Its conclusions are h ... 16-07-2020 21:42	Try The 10,000 Steps Photographic Treasure Hunt Looking for something fun and active to do today â€“ why not try a 10,000 Steps Treasure Hunt. You can do it anywhere â€“ you can do it solo or with y ... 16-07-2020 21:43	Grilled Peaches Grilled peaches are easy to make and full of sweet and smoky flavor! Top with vanilla ice cream for the perfect summer grilled dessert. Peach season i ... 16-07-2020 21:43
Watermelon Sangria Watermelon sangria has the best sweet flavor! A big pitcher made with this juicy fruit is perfect for summer entertaining. What’s better for a h ... 16-07-2020 21:43	Squash and Zucchini Casserole This squash and zucchini casserole is a total crowd pleaser! A cozy summer side dish, it’s topped with crunchy breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Squash ... 15-07-2020 21:43	Healthy dinners – 5 easy recipes from a tin Stockpiled on a load of tinned food during lockdown and run out of ideas" Here are five quick healthy dinners from Tin Can Magic The post Healthy di ... 15-07-2020 21:49	Oops. Some CBD products are badly mislabeled. Food Dive reports: FDA study finds some CBD products are mislabeled: Of the 20 edible and beverage products tested that had an amount of CBD marketed ... 15-07-2020 21:43
What to Eat Before and After a Workout You might want to think twice before you rush to slug down another post-workout smoothie. Your pre-workout routine of oatmeal and fruit" It might not ... 15-07-2020 21:43	Recent items on food insecurity With millions of people out of work, food insecurity is becoming a bigger problem than it has been. Some recent items: From Politico: ?Stark racial di ... 14-07-2020 21:42	Start Living Your Life By Design w/ Rai Henry Life, as we know it, has changed and our creative expression has changed as well. Instead of focusing on self-actualization, many are turning to the p ... 14-07-2020 22:06	“Do you like my body"” After spending three months apart in quarantine, my boyfriend asked me what I thought about his body. He asked because he was slimmer pre-quarantine ... 14-07-2020 21:42
Is this new supplement the closest thing we have to a wonder There\'s a new supplement in town said to increase energy levels, generate metabolism and improve skin. Tried and tested by Anna Magee, here\'s exactl ... 14-07-2020 21:47	Fix Your Rear-Foot-Elevated Split Squat The most common complaint with the rear-foot-elevated split squat (other than it being a brutal exercise that can leave you waddling the day after): F ... 13-07-2020 21:40	Food marketing trick of the week: Burger King and Swedish pa A reader, Max Hultberg, sends this amazing item, which I thought was a joke but apparently is not: Hey Marion! I?d like to pitch this news tip from Bu ... 13-07-2020 21:40	Quick and Easy Pitta Bread Pizza Recipe A while back I had to test out a nutrition plan for one of the newspapers I write for. The article was on whether you really could eat more and lose w ... 13-07-2020 21:41
Falafel Burger This insanely good falafel burger is easy to make and bursting with Mediterranean flavor! Smother in sauce for an epic vegetarian or vegan dinner. Oh ... 13-07-2020 21:41	Is Tilapia Healthy for You" Fish is considered a healthy source ofÂ proteinÂ because itâ€™s lean, easy to digest, and filled with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and other important ... 11-07-2020 22:03	What To Eat For Breakfast To Fill You Up The rules of breakfast may have been rewritten, but that doesnâ€™t mean the goal of breakfast has changed. Even though breakfast is not the most impor ... 11-07-2020 21:41	Fulvic Humic Concentrate Drops Have Dropped We?ve been overwhelmed by the response to our new little gut loving liquid - FHC. Thank you for all the... ... 11-07-2020 21:41
Caipirinha Cocktail The Caipirinha is Brazil’s national drink and uniquely refreshing! This cocktail made with cachaça and lime is truly one of a kind. If you haven ... 10-07-2020 21:43	Weekend reading: more reports CAST [Council for Agricultural Science and Technology: Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Food and Agricultural Markets: This is a collection of 16 arti ... 10-07-2020 21:43	One way to help farmers: CSAs While we are seeking ways to support farmers and feed hungry people, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a good model. Civil Eats ran an especia ... 09-07-2020 21:42	Fifty FODMAP friendly foods plus Low FODMAP Hearty Meatball If you?re experiencing abdominal pain, bloating and flatulence, and feeling lost on where to turn, I?ll hand you the FOD-MAP. ... ... 08-07-2020 21:41
Honoring Your Hunger (Intuitive Eating Principle 2) w/ Steph Intuitive eating is not just a list of rules that will tell you what to do and what not to do. While that may sound scary, intuitive eating will give ... 08-07-2020 22:06	Texas Caviar (Cowboy Caviar) This Texas caviar (Cowboy caviar) will have everyone crowded around the bowl! It’s full of big, zesty flavor and perfect for parties and cookout ... 08-07-2020 21:42	More about the ongoing saga of the food boxes I’m still trying to figure out what’s happening with the USDA’s food box program. Is it helping farmers" Recipients" It ... 08-07-2020 21:41	Favorite Applesauce Muffins Here’s how to make the best applesauce muffins! The batter is whizzed in a blender and they come out fluffy and perfectly cozy spiced. Gluten fr ... 07-07-2020 21:48
Coca-Cola drops Odwalla Coca-Cola, which bought Odwalla juices in 2001, is discontinuing the brand and getting rid of 300 jobs and 230 trucks. Why" People aren’t ... 07-07-2020 21:48	Overwhelm, racism, and where to begin. Hi friend! I hope you had a great Independence Day weekend? now let?s talk about racism. I recently began a Foundations for Social Justice course wi ... 07-07-2020 21:48	Best Vegan Fajitas These are the very best vegan fajitas: a plant based dinner that everyone loves! Roast the veggies on a sheet pan for quick and easy prep. There’ ... 06-07-2020 21:45	A Simple Warm-up to Help You Squat Lower Do you have trouble squatting low enough" Would you like to squat deeper" Do squats just not feel quite right, like you can?t find your ?groove? with ... 06-07-2020 21:45
Annals of food marketing: pistachios have amino acids (duh)! I was fascinated to see this ad in the June 8 & 15 issue of the New Yorker inside the back cover: I like pistacchios, but never thought of them as ... 06-07-2020 21:45	Selenium Benefits for Metabolism and Health (+ Food Sources) Vitamin D is being discussed more and more in the health community for its importance to the human body. But today I want to talk about another nutrie ... 04-07-2020 22:05	Weekend reading: catching up on recent reports Read these and you will be up to date on anything known about food systems in the age of COVID-19. FAO and Hopkins Dashboard This gives data on aspect ... 03-07-2020 21:44	Sugar in food products: A FoodNavigator collection of articl I am reprinting this with no comments (beyond really, healthier marshmallows") from the industry newsletter FoodNavigator. Here is its Special E ... 02-07-2020 21:43
?Magic? Blueberry Cobbler This easy blueberry cobbler has a little magic! As it bakes, the blueberries sink to the bottom and the batter forms a golden crust on top. Here’ ... 02-07-2020 21:43	Tracking COVID-19 in meat-packing workers Leah Douglas of the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN) is keeping an ongoing map of where COVID-19 cases are clustered among meat-packing w ... 01-07-2020 21:40	Natural Remedies for Growing Pains We talk a lot about chronic pain on the podcast, but sometimes the pain we deal with is not chronic or even problematic (though totally real and, well ... 01-07-2020 22:04	USDA?s food boxes: some feedback Last week, I asked readers to tell me how the USDA’s Farmers to Families food box program looked on the ground. I got a bunch of responses, but ... 30-06-2020 21:40