Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Over-the-counter weight-loss pills: Do they work? The temptation to use over-the-counter weight-loss pills to lose weight fast is strong. But are these products safe and effective? By Mayo Clinic staff The appeal of losing weight quickly is hard to resist. But do...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Recommended daily amounts (RDAs) Micro vs milli Check the letters after the RDA carefully. One microgram (mcg or µg) is a thousand times smaller than a milligram (mg). Throughout this factsheet the recommended daily amount (RDA) refers to the EU guidance that is used...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Breakfast: Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip This recipe cuts calories by using lima beans to create a creamy texture. Ingredients: Lima beans, light mayo, fat-free cream cheese, dry mustard, Tabasco sauce, capers, artichoke hearts, frozen spinach, mozzarella cheese,...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
Nature has provided us with many anti-inflammatory foods which don’t just work with negligible adverse reaction, but are also great tasting. Besides their abilities to reduce inflammation, they also supply us with loads of essential vitamins and minerals that...
Jan 19, 2016 | Diet & Nutrition
The sad truth: You can crunch yourself into a coma and still have ab flab. If you really want a sleek, sexy midriff, you’ve got to tweak your diet. All of the best waist-whittling foods contain fiber to banish bloat, antioxidants to boost your abs...
