http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:33:34 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:04:18 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Lose-weight-without-dieting?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Lose weight without even trying? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, maybe not. You might be surprised how easy it can be to trick yourself into just eating less. Slow down. You might be starving, but don't inhale your food without ta... diet Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:04:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Lose-weight-without-dieting?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Break-through-a-fitness-plateau?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner In your efforts to lose weight, has the scale stopped moving? If you're doing the same exercises at the same pace with the same weight, it can keep you from losing weight, especially if you are eating the same amount. This happens because... exercise Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:15:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Break-through-a-fitness-plateau?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Why-you-should-eat-more-fruit?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Recently, some people have started to cut back on their intake of fruit because they think its sugars are fattening. That's crazy! You're doing yourself and your waistline a disservice if you miss out on your recommended two servings of fr... diet nutrition Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:34:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Why-you-should-eat-more-fruit?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Peanut-butter-the-super-hero?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner   Peanut butter has superpowers: It builds muscles and burns fat Fights obesity, muscles loss, and even wrinkles Is full of protein and monounsaturated fat Satisfies, which helps control your appetite  ... diet snacks nutrition peanut butter Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:24:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Peanut-butter-the-super-hero?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Importance-of-recovery-days?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Taking time off from your workouts may help you get fitter faster. By building recovery days into your workout plan, you can sculpt a tighter and more toned body without doing anything. Seriously! You see, when you exercise, you break down mus... exercise Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:36:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Importance-of-recovery-days?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Beans-Beans?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Beans are full of satisfying fiber.  Want to save money without skipping out on nutrition and good taste? Consider giving beans and other legumes a chance! Researchers at Penn State found that people who ate at least a half cup of beans, ... diet nutrition Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:55:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d15-Beans-Beans?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d13-How-to-microwave-vegetables?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Microwaving broccoli helps it retain nutrients.  Cooking veggies in the microwave is fast, easy, and actually helps them retain more vitamins than boiling. However, this cooking method often gets a bad rap because sometimes the veggies come ou... recipe diet Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:47:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m10d13-How-to-microwave-vegetables?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m9d6-Ways-to-streamline-your-weeknights?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Over the past few months, I’ve received a number of comments and emails asking how I am able to accomplish and fit so much into my day. Let’s just say, it’s not easy! 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Not having a specific recipe in mind is alright, especially if you just want to bake something warm, sweet... baking Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:22:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d17-The-best-of-baking-experiments?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Diet-delivery-plans-pros-and-cons?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Looks delicious, but will it help you lose weight? It's a nice treat to have fresh and interesting meals delivered right to your front door, but there are a number of not-so-great things about diet delivery services. While they may not be for every... diet Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:57:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Diet-delivery-plans-pros-and-cons?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Easy-eggplant-parm?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Photo from Lisa is Cooking Eggplant parmsean is a delicious and satisfying meal. It can also be low in calories if you use the right ingredients. Here's a quick, low-cal recipe for this wonderful dish-- no measuring required! Ingredients: Eggplant,... recipe Thu, 13 Aug 2009 08:49:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m8d13-Easy-eggplant-parm?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Have-a-healthy-happy-hour?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Enjoy a cocktail with freshly squeezed juice.   With summer in full swing, the warmer weather inspires us to gather together to enjoy a cool happy hour cocktail. Sipping while socializing, however, sometimes leads to one too many drinks. 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But can you assume that your supermarket is as clean as it should be?We all know that food poisoning is a problem in ... safety Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:03:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Food-safety-at-the-supermarket?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Get-Snackin?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Nut butters are a satisfying snack.  Snacks are a great way to pack extra nutrition into your diet and curb hunger so you don’t overeat at the next meal or cave-in when faced with some serious afternoon cravings (hello, donuts!). Just kee... diet snacks Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:29:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Get-Snackin?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Build-a-better-burger?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner People Newspapers 2009 Many of us enjoy a good barbecue on the 4th of July-- who can resist good friends, good times, and good food? But sometimes these get-togethers make it difficult to eat healthy, especially when it comes to the grill. 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We all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is a cool treat from the scorching summer heat, but before enjoying your scoop, keep in mind these waistline-saving strategies. Simplify your cone: Waffle cones, espe... diet ice cream Sat, 13 Jun 2009 04:17:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d13-Slim-down-your-cone?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Book-review-Naturally-Thin?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner  Much of Bethenny Frankel’s advice in her book, Naturally Thin: Unleash Your SkinnyGirl and Free Yourself from a Lifetime of Dieting, is widely available in popular health and fitness magazines. In fact, many of her tips are... review diet Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:28:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Book-review-Naturally-Thin?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Baking-with-agave-nectar?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, Tina HaupertAgave nectar is great for people who have a sweet tooth, but don’t want to go overboard with sugar or artificial sweeteners in their diets. Agave nectar has a surprisingly low glycemic index, ... recipe baking Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:01:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12564-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner~y2009m6d5-Baking-with-agave-nectar?cid=exrss-Boston-Healthy-Living-Examiner