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Everything You Need to Know About Caffeine

bozobouffe — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:56:23 +0000

Health coach Carey Peters answers all of host Judy Greer’s questions about caffeine, including how much is too much?

Surprising reasons to give up soda

bozobouffe — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:59:04 +0000

Even diet colas have been linked to brain cell damage and higher risks of diabetes.

America has a drinking problem. No, not booze. I’m talking about soft drinks. According to the Beverage Marketing Corporation, the average American guzzles 44.7 gallons of the sweet stuff every year. Not sure what 44.7 gallons looks like? It’s about what you’d need to fill a small kiddie pool.

But the truth is, you don’t need me to tell you that soda isn’t healthy. We all know that America’s drink of choice contributes to our country’s ever-expanding obesity problem. But, as Rodale.com writer Leah Zerbe discovered, love handles are just the beginning. Read on for her report on three shocking soda facts that will have you saying “Just water, please” from now on.

Luke’s Kitchen

bozobouffe — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:47:32 +0000

Inside Gerard Butler’s bachelor pad kitchen

bozobouffe — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:49:54 +0000

The actor describes his medieval space in New York as “bohemian old-world rustic château.”

Everyone ends up in the kitchen, they say. Invite a few or 100 friends over and more often than not — no matter what you’ve done to make other areas of your home more inviting — that room full of food and appliances is the one where people want to be. The same goes for celebrities’ homes, of course. The difference is they’ve got more money than most of us, which means their kitchens end up looking absolutely amazing, filled with everything from professional-grade stoves to crystal chandeliers to custom-made floors. The March issue of Architectural Digest gives readers a peek inside a few of these impressive kitchens, including those belonging to Sting, Ellen DeGeneres, Gerard Butler, Elton John, and Diane Keaton. Check ‘em out …

Sick teen says she’s eaten only McNuggets

bozobouffe — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:26:27 +0000

A girl tells doctors she’s lived almost entirely off the McDonald’s chicken meal since she was 2.

When the kids are wailing, the boss wasn’t happy with your presentation, and the kitchen is anything but pristine, what mom hasn’t thrown up her hands and given in to demands for chicken nuggets? Like, three times a week?

Maybe Mom should tell the kids: Be careful what you wish for.

This week 17-year-old British factory worker Stacey Irvine was rushed to the hospital when she collapsed, struggling to breathe. During the exam, doctors were stunned to learn that Ms. Irvine had never in her life eaten fruit or vegetables; instead she had eaten almost nothing but fast-food chicken nuggets since she was two years old.

Lesser-known benefits of drinking water

bozobouffe — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:37:38 +0000

Dehydration can trigger headaches and boost levels of the “stress hormone” cortisol.

Of all the food and beverage choices you face every day, what’s calorie-free, virtually cost-free, and, oh yes, essential to keeping you alive? Plain ol’ water. But those aren’t the only reasons to drink it.

“Water drives basic body performance,” says Beth Reardon, director of nutrition for Duke Integrative Medicine, part of the Duke University Health System. “All of the systems in the body require water for proper functioning, and so do 90 percent of all chemical reactions in the body.”

Do mini-meals really help you lose weight?

bozobouffe — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:56:43 +0000

A new study finally sets the record straight about eating three vs. six meals a day.

Which will help me slim down-6 mini meals or 3 squares? I get this question a lot, especially from people who are trying to slim down, because I’m a registered dietitian and nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine. It’s a common question, especially among dieters looking to get an extra edge on their weight loss.

Starbucks made out of shipping containers

bozobouffe — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:37:40 +0000

This one-of-a-kind coffee shop in Tukwila, Wash., is made entirely out of recycled material.

You’ve heard the popular refrain that Starbucks is everywhere. There may be some truth to that — the massive coffee retailer has even set up shop in a shipping container.

The now-one-of-a-kind drive-thru/walk-up Starbucks coffee outlet off Interstate 5 in Tukwila, WA, which opened Dec. 13, is constructed from four modified shipping containers, including one 20-foot container and three 40-foot containers.

How to make the perfect fried egg

bozobouffe — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:37:19 +0000

Cracking the egg on a flat surface instead of an edge will give you a clean break.

Whether you like them sunny side up or over-easy we’ve got the tips and techniques for cooking the perfect fried egg.

Fried-Egg-Over-Easy Perfection

Even if you don’t cook much, it’s not hard to fry an egg, right? Yes and no. It’s the simple things that get us pretty heated about the best technique. I’m a fried-egg-over-easy girl, and here are my five tips for perfection:

1. Get your toast or whatever the egg’s going on ready. Fried eggs don’t wait.

Best vitamins to take — or avoid

bozobouffe — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:50:59 +0000

Some supplements are worth it, while other nutrients are healthiest in the form of food, experts say.

Vitamins and minerals are essential to any diet, and research suggests they may help prevent cancer and heart disease, not to mention other health problems. But reality check: Many studies have been conducted on vitamin-containing food, but not necessarily supplements.

In fact, if you eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fortified food, you’re probably getting all you need. But supplements do offer an easy, just-in-case form of health insurance.