MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'healthy weight'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:10:12 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4821183&cid=t_118148_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F12%2Fconsumer-reports-diet-rankings-a-waste-of-time%2F Jenny Craig and Weight Watchers as health foods? Seriously? This NPR Health blogger “get’s it” – she argues there are profits to be made from their selling of processed foods. She says, of the “savory” steak and ranch flatbread … But there was nothing very whole or natural to be found among the ingredients. We counted no fewer than 80 distinct substances on the list from salt and soybean oil to titanium dioxide and ammonium chloride. Hmmm… makes you “think”. How can they promote healthy eating and sell you THAT food-like substance? If anyone gets the allure of dieting, it’s me. I swear if you could get a PhD in diets, I’d have at least five. I actually have more experience dieting (started at 12) than I do as a registe... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4821183 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:51:37 +0100 4821183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4219748&cid=t_118148_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fa-simplified-formula-for-good-health%2F2010.12.01 You can’t do anything about your genes, but here’s a formula for good health — simplified: 0          Cigarettes 5          Servings of fruits and vegetables a day 10        Minutes of silence or relaxation a day 30        Body mass index (BMI) below 150      Minutes of exercise a week     You knew this already, but are you really doing it? *This blog post was originally published at EverythingHealth* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4219748 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4219748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082040&cid=t_118148_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Fbody-image-is-fat-talk-free-really-the-best-policy%2F If you’re not a college student, you might not know about “Fat Talk Free Week”, a campaign to boost body image that started today on at least 35 college campuses. The campaign, put on by a  sponsored by Tri Delta sororities with several campus and corporate partners, is designed to teach young women to feel good about their bodies, stop using “fat talk”, and prevent eating disorders. So what qualifies as fat talk, and why is it so important to leave it out of your lexicon? According to the Fat Talk Free Facebook page: Examples of fat talk include: “I’m so fat,” “Do I look fat in this?” “I need to lose 10 pounds” and “She’s too fat to be wearing that swimsuit.” Statements that are considered fat talk don’t necessarily have to be negative;... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082040 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 22:06:09 +0100 4082040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3610530&cid=t_118148_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F05%2F28%2Flets-move-keeps-on-movin-to-reverse-childhood-obesity%2F In a live press conference First Lady Michelle Obama discussed an exciting announcement in regards to the ‘Let’s Move‘ campaign and the ‘Partnership for a Healthier America’ who have begun to seek out a solution to reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity. The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation, comprised of sixteen food product companies, have ‘pledged to cut 1 trillion calories from the food they sell’ as well as change products to reduce calories, fat, sugar, sodium and portion size. The four main pillars of the Let’s Move program are to make schools healthier, increase the amount of physical activity children get at school and at home, give parents the information to make healthy decisions, and increase access to food for all families. It seems one major componen... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3610530 Fri, 28 May 2010 23:05:54 +0100 3610530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3180236&cid=t_118148_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blisstree.com%2Fhealthbolt%2Fhealthy-weight-week-jan-17-23-2010%2F Now that New Year’s is a little more than two weeks gone, so are many of the resolutions we’ve made. One of the most common resolutions is to lose weight and, unfortunately, not all of us – men or women – do this in a healthy manner. Another unfortunate situation is that not everyone needs to lose weight and they are at a perfectly healthy weight for their height and body build. According to the Healthy Weight website, Healthy Weight Week promotes healthy nondiet lifestyles for children and adults of every size. It helps them move ahead to healthy habits they can live with long term – sound, reasonable habits that allow them to live well and get on with their lives. Eat well, live actively, and feel good about yourself and others. So, what is a healthy weight? Mos... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3180236 Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:24:53 +0100 3180236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2948494&cid=t_118148_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F01%2Fpaying-for-protein-salmon-is-cheaper-than-hot-dogs%2F Still think you can’t afford to eat healthy? Think again! Hands down one of my greatest pet peeves is when people say they can’t afford to eat healthy. Whether it’s choosing a $1 candy bar in lieu of a 17 cent banana or buying a $3 coffee instead of a 50 cent low fat yogurt, people make food choices every day that don’t make nutrition a priority. But would you ever think that salmon, which is rich in omega-3 healthy fats to promote heart health and brain health, would be cheaper than hot dogs made with who knows what? Check out this table that cost-compares sources of protein. Salmon comes out well above hot dogs, ground beef and ham for “cost per pound.” Note that the cheapest protein (soy) is also the “greenest.” Soy, along with other plants, is easier on the environment... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2948494 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:49:09 +0100 2948494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2469821&cid=t_118148_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FfVuaRDNGDsc%2F I have two children under the age of five, and both are very active lil’ bees! And that’s a good thing, because an active early life helps promote health in the long term. But honestly, sometimes, I wish they would preserve their calories more! You see, my children are born with allergies to dairy, eggs, nuts and seafood. Yeah, all the “good stuff” of calorie-bearing food. No mac-n-cheese, no ice cream or cake or pastry, no peanut butter. I breastfed both of them, which was a savior in the first year (but a pain for me to abstain from food that might be passed to my milk). But it became increasingly difficult as they transitioned to baby and toddler food to find calorie-filled healthy alternatives. And because my children seemed to have inherited my metabolism, they struggle to sta... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2469821 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:02:15 +0100 2469821 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2090241&cid=t_118148_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fhealthy-weight-week-january-18-24-2009%2F It’s the first full week of January and for many people that means starting a new diet. And for many of them the next week, the second week of January, will be when they “blow” their diet and go back to square one (and if not that week, shortly thereafter). That’s why the Healthy Weight Network sponsors Healthy Weight Week during the third week in January, which this year is January 18-24. The Network was started by Francis M. “Francie” Berg, MS, a licensed nutritionist, family wellness specialist and adjunct professor at the University of North Dakota some 16 years ago and they’ve been sponsoring this annual event ever since. According to their website, Healthy Weight Week “is a time to celebrate healthy living habits that last a lifetime a... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2090241 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:15:39 +0100 2090241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1860611&cid=t_118148_167_f&fid=37833&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition.edublogs.org%2F2008%2F10%2F04%2Fqueen-latifah-my-weight-is-healthy%2F I like the Queen Latifah ads because the focus isn’t so much on the numbers as it is losing weight to get to a healthy weight. I’ve lost 20 pounds and my cholesterol is down 20 points. I joined Jenny Craig to learn hot to make healthier choices and I’ve never felt better. According to Jenny Craig’s vice president of marketing Scott Parker “Queen Latifah joins forces with Jenny Craig to communicate the importance of how small lifestyle changes, in the areas of diet and exercise, can have positive effects on overall health.” These are the messages that need to be getting across to people. In a separate section of the Jenny Craig site, Queen Latifah, her friends and family talk about what is working for them on their journey to an “ideal size.”... Nutrition and Wellness Biology 50 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1860611 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:00:54 +0100 1860611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=694183&cid=t_118148_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F25%2Fnine-things-to-do-right-now-to-reduce-your-cancer-risk%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Environment, Diets, Cancer prevention foods, SmokingUnless you've been touched by it, cancer can seem a world away. But it's not, and no matter your age, there are steps you should be taking to avoid getting cancer. My Doc Hub has compiled this list of thing you should be doing now to avoid getting cancer in the future. They are:-Maintain a healthy weight-Exercise regularly-Don't smoke-Eat healthy-Cut your alcohol consumption-Cover up in the sun-Don't have unprotected sex-Compile a medical and family history-Talk to your doctor about risk factors and getting screenedIf you're not doing these things right now, there's no time like the present.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cancer Bl... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=694183 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 694183 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602391&cid=t_118148_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F09%2F5-tips-to-prevent-heart-disease%2F There's so much information these days on what causes what, what prevents what and so on that it's really hard to keep up. So it's really, really refreshing when someone breaks it down for you in common-sense terms. Like this -- it's a list of 5 things you should do to prevent heart disease. You should read it, even if, like me, you're young and not worried about that kind of stuff yet, because it's important to build a healthy foundation for living when you're young. In no particular order, they are:1:Eat Less Fat2:Eat less sodium3:Exercise daily4:Maintain a healthy weight5:Reduce stressThese 5 tips aren't easy changes to make, but they're things you should remember every single day and try to live by. Don't you think?Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking&n... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602391 Wed, 09 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 602391