http://www.healthjag.com Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:08:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The politically correct opinion that fat it ok seems to be rooted in the belief that our body image obsession is all about vanity.  The unpolitically correct truth is that fat is killing us and health.com has a great article listing in great detail 19 Good Reasons Not To Be Fat. ... http://www.healthjag.com/2011/19-reasons-not-to-be-fat/ Yesterday, we took Oprah to task for abandoning her most important opportunity to affect human lives. Today, we take a look into America's future from this video of "The Fattest Place on Earth." It's tropical and as a vacation spot it has the advantage of making my body look fantastic on its ... http://www.healthjag.com/2011/a-look-into-americas-health-future/ It's official.  Oprah is a quitter. I know this sounds harsh, but as she says, "her life is about affecting the lives of millions and millions" (maybe even billions) of people. But she has abandoned her flock in the one area that she could have the largest single effect on ... http://www.healthjag.com/2011/oprah-abandoned-the-most-important-contribution-she-could-make/ Professor Mark Haub of Kansas State University is my personal hero and new diet sensei. Over the last few decades we have seen all kinds of theories that propose that not all calories are the same. Thus we have all kinds of diets that allege that fat burning is about what ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/does-the-twinkie-diet-settle-the-calorie-controversy-once-and-for-all/ I firmly believe that humans will eventually find the elusive Fountain of Youth through research into genetics and nutrition..............unfortunately it is unlikely to come in my lifetime.  Thus far, the only proven treatment that results in extended lifespan is calorie restriction. And for me, this cure may be worse than the disease, However, researchers ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/amino-acid-supplement-may-add-10-years-to-your-life/ A host of new DNA tests marketed to consumers can give you a wealth of information about your propensity to develop diseases in the future. But how reliable is this information?  In July of this year, a report issued by the  US Government Accountability Office presented at a congressional hearing on genetic testing raised ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/new-tests-let-you-look-into-your-health-future-but-are-you-sure-you-want-to/ Ok, I have seen all the top 10 healthy guilty pleasure lists. But some of the items on that list are not all that healthy, or they don't make you feel all that guilty, or they are not all that pleasurable. So I decided to compile my own true healthy ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/top-10-healthy-guilty-pleasures-or-the-lazy-mans-guide-to-good-health/ Vitamins, exercise, nutritional supplements, green leafy vegetables, fish oil, green tea...............forget all of that. A new scientific long -term controlled study concludes that the ultimate longevity drug may be..............BOOZE! And that abstaining actually significantly increases your risk of death! A 20-year study of 1,824 individuals between the ages of 55 and 65 ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/live-to-drink-or-drink-to-live/ More than 7 years after the death of Dr. Atkins, the inventor and promoter of the controversial Atkins diet,  new legitimate scientific evidence may vindicate the man much maligned by the conventional heatlh community. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and funded by a grant from the National Institute ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/low-carb-trumps-low-fat-for-heart-health/ My new personal hero is 70 year old MMA fighter John Williams who in his pro fighting debut tapped out his 20  year younger opponent in the second round. If you are not familiar with MMA (mixed martial arts) it is an extreme form of professional fighting that combines boxing, kick ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/my-new-personal-hero-mma-fighter-john-williams/ Those of us who are health conscious know that nutritional supplements work. However, we also know that this is a totally unregulated industry and there is always the possbility that a nutritional supplement could actually be dangerous to our health.  Consumer Reports has released the 12 Most Dangerous Nutritional Supplements, ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/most-danerous-nutritional-supplements/ Researchers at the University of Valencia (Spain) recently released the results of a study that concluded that light to moderate alcohol consumption in non-smokers is correlated with reduced Alzheimer's risk.  So enjoy your Happy Hour and know that your doing your part for the health of your brain! To comment on ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/have-that-cocktail-and-reduce-risk-of-alzheimers/ Some companies are so ashamed of their nutritional information that that simply refuse to disclsoe it. So I have to hand it to Claim Jumper. I am sure there may be a less healthy meal somewhere, but the unhealthiest that I can find is  the Beef Back Ribs entree from Claim ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/the-unhealthiest-restaurant-item-in-america-from-claim-jumper/ Tired of the same old bland chicken dishes? Spice up your life with this Thai Coconut Curry Chicken dish from Prevention. com, with 205 calories and 9 grams of fat, you still have room for your favorite side dish. To comment on this post, click on the title, or email the author, ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/spicy-thai-coconut-curry-chicken-recipe/ If you are looking for an inexpensive watch for your outdoor adventures this summer, you might look at the Casio Pathfinder PAG-40 ,with digital compass, altimeter, thermometer and barometer (as well as time and date, of course.)  It is water resistant to 330 feet and has an auto backlight function. The suggested ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/the-best-adventure-watch-under-200-casio-pathfinder-pag-40/ Try this whole wheat flour blueberry pancake recipe from Top Chef Judge Gail Simmons.  Be sure to replace the sugar in this recipe with Splenda if you want a substantial reduction in calories without sacrificing taste and heartiness. To comment on this post, click on the title, or email the author dennis@healthjag.com. http://www.healthjag.com/2010/weekend-brunch-recipe-healthy-blue-berry-pancakes/ Prevention.com has come up with 10 Metabolism Killers, the inverse of which are 10 Ways to Increase your Metabolism. Click on the link for the details, but here is the summary: 1) Make sure you are eating enought calories 2) Don't be afraid of caffeine 3) Avoid white carbs 4) Drink ice cold water 5) ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/top-10-ways-to-increase-your-metabolism/ So you love White Castle but know that every trip there threatens to take days off of your lifespan. I have an app for that. White Castle has  just introduced a candle made in the likeness of its signature hamburger in a tiny box. And yes, the $10 piece of ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/enjoy-the-essence-of-white-castle-without-the-fat/ Dr. Oz, who always (ok mostly anyway) gives sound health advice, came up with these keys to longevity once you get past 50......seems like exercise and diet...........oooh where have we heard that before. To comment on the title or email the author dennis@healthjag.com http://www.healthjag.com/2010/dr-oz-key-to-longevity-over-50/ Provided that the Senate passes a reconciliation of the House Health Care bill that President Obama signed today, the entire bill does not take effect until 2014. What are the provisions that may affect your health care coverage now? This link provides a pretty good summary of the immediate effects. ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/what-are-the-immediate-provisions-of-the-health-care-bill/ Use this coupon for the next two weeks for $1 off a Jamba Juice All Fruit Smoothie.  This product line is part of Jamba's efforts to create a school lumch program that promotes healthy lifestyles for young people: EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Jamba Juice (Nasdaq: JMBA) announced today a ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/deal-of-the-day-1-off-jamba-juice-all-fruit-smoothies/ To build muscle, or even more important conserve muscle if you are trying to lose weight, eating foods high in protein is essential.  But to design your diet in the most efficient way, you want to add proteins to your diet without a lot of added fat, carbs, and calories.  ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/foods-with-the-highest-ratio-of-protein-to-calories/ All of us have experienced “good luck” and “bad luck” and have wondered why the universe singles out people and seemingly dispenses luck at random. But maybe there is an explanation that is actually founded on more science than the Law of Attraction hocus-pocus contained in "The Secret."  Psychologist Richard ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/can-you-create-your-own-good-luck/ Southwest Air adopted a  "customer of size policy" 25 years ago that requires passengers that cannot fit safely and comfortably in one seat to purchase an additional seat while traveling.  If anyone has had to give up a portion of their seat on an airplane to a person whose fat hangs over ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/southwest-air-bans-even-fat-celebrities/ Too often we deprivc ourselves in the name of healhy eating. This hearty chicken parmesan comes in under 400 calories and packs 32 grams of protein. Add a side of steamed veggies and you have a great heatlhy and hearty winter meal: Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast 2 tbsp italian seasoned ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/chicken-parmesan-at-under-400-calories/                         Make your Valentine's Day celebration this year a healthy one with these Hot &  Healthy ideas: Breakfast in Bed with a Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie Wake her up with a  pink smoothie on Valentine's Day. Start by adding some low-fat strawberry yogurt to your blender. Toss in some frozen strawberries and a frozen ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/make-this-valentines-day-healthy-for-your-honey/ This from Dr. Oz, "If a 50-something man could have sex 400 times a year, the exercise and stress reduction would make him look and feel years younger. I wouldn't recommend quitting your day job in order to hit that number—but what's the harm in trying? The next time your ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/dr-oz-prescribes-sex-8-times-a-week-for-your-health/ Sugary soft drinks drastically increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer, according to a long term study of 60,000 people in Singapore. A research team at the University of Minnesota followed thousands of men and women participating in the Singapore Chinese Health Study for 14 years. At the end of the ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/sugary-soft-drinks-linked-to-increased-cancer-risk/ A new study by a distinguished group of Australian health professionals found that people who spent more than four hours a day sitting in front of the TV were 80 per cent more likely to die from a cardiovascular related disease than those who watched less than two hours. Tracking the lifestyle ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/watching-tv-can-kill-you/ Warning: If you are a one of those picky micro-brew/craft beer drinkers step away from this post. You will find it frightening. You can't really watch the Big Game without beer, right?  I am not picky about my beer, as long as it's cold, wet, and preferably light. Since taste is ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/super-light-beers-for-the-big-game/ Looking to have a meal worthy of the Big Game without busting your diet? Try this healthy alternative  for the Big Game (please note that for copyright reasons, we have to refer to this as Super Chili in a Bowl, if we put the word Bowl after Chili we may be sued).  This ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/white-bean-super-chili-in-a-bowl/ Only 45 percent of 18,883 people (who were examined as part of the federal government's National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) had 30 nanograms per milliliter or more of vitamin D, the blood level a growing number of doctors consider sufficient for overall health. Scientists are now linking Vitamin D ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/vitamin-d-deficiency-epidemic-in-u-s/ Eat a healthy breakfast at Jamba Juice on Wednesdays at a special price thru February 23. Order a cup of oatmeal made from steel-cut oats for $1. Top it with fresh fruit and/or milk for a healthy, delicious and quick breakfast on-the-go. http://www.healthjag.com/2010/jamba-juice-1-oatmeal-wednesdays/ Under the file, no good deed goes unpunished, Whole Foods CEO and Obama healthcare plan critic John Mackey has put his money where is mouth is. Whole Foods , one of the leading purveors of natural and organic food products, covers every employee who works more than 30 hours a week ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/whole-foods-contribution-to-health-care-reform/ One of the most important components of your fitness plan is the  correct amount of protein in your diet. The high quality protein found in most protein supplements is whey protein, made from milk. Wheyoflife.org  has a very useful daily protein requirement calculator on their website to help you calculate your daily ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/daily-protein-requirement-calculator/ I am the poster boy for super-sizing. I grew up in the 1960's when McDonald's corporate plan was to put a store on every block. Yes, I am picking on McDonald's,  but only because this was the fast food that I grew up with and the only fast food I really ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/supersized-my-story/ Well, not precisely zero. A 4 ounce serving of Shirataki noodles contains 20 calories, 0 fat, 2 grams fiber and 1 gram of protein. But if you are trying to limit carbs, and miss having rice and pasta, this can be a great substitute. It makes a great base for ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/zero-calorie-pasta-and-rice-replacement-shirataki-noodles/ A University of Pittsburgh study found that obese people have 8% less brain tissue than people of normal weight, and merely overweight people have 4% less brain tissue than people of normal weight. Obesity is classified as having a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 and above. Someone is overweight if ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/its-official-obesity-makes-you-stupid/ My favorite between meal or after workout healthy snack is filling and kills your appetite. Oberweis Dairy makes a low-fat no sugar added chocolate milk with only 90 calories in an 8 ounce serving with .5 grams of fat and 10 grams of protein. Shake the container well and it's ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/favorite-appetite-killing-healthy-between-meal-snack/ Weight Watchers International has sued its rival Jenny Craig, charging that it lied in an advertising campaign that said its weight-loss program was superior to Weight Watchers. A television advertisement featured a spokeswoman, Valerie Bertinelli, in a lab coat saying that ''a major clinical trial'' had shown that ''Jenny Craig clients ... http://www.healthjag.com/2010/weight-watchers-vs-jenny-craig-wrestling-match/