In This Issue…
National Cholesterol Awareness Month: Raising Good Cholesterol More Important Than Previously Thought
Not all cholesterol is bad, and new studies are finding that raising good cholesterol--high-density lipoprotein (HDL) -- may be even more important than previously believed. Physicians have long been aware that people with low levels of HDL are at an increased risk of heart disease and heart attacks. And … [Read More...]
What Are the Top 5 Fruits?
Expert Reveals How Eating the Wrong Fruits Can Be Worse Than Eating None at All An apple a day just doesn’t cut it anymore, and too many apples could make you fat. That’s the advice of Iva Young, a nutritional expert who warns that the wrong kinds of fruits can actually do more harm than … [Read More...]
Are You a Sock Knitter? Interweave Launches Sockupied!
Are You a Sock Knitter? Arts and craft media publisher Interweave announced the launch of Sockupied, a new eMag about sock knitting, which is one of the fastest growing areas of interest among knitting hobbyists. With the tag line, “In Pursuit of Sock Knitting 24/7,” Sockupied is a new digital product … [Read More...]
Eco-Conscious Celebrations Year Round With EcoPartyTime.com
According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), “the household waste in the United States jumps up by 25% - about 1 million extra tons, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.” In the hope of lessening the impact of party waste and making it simpler for consumers who are planning special … [Read More...]
FoodChannel.com Releases Top Snacks Just in Time for Back-to-School
The Food Channel® has released its top ten snack trends, one of its regular trend reports prepared in conjunction with CultureWaves® , Mintel International, and the International Food Futurists. “These trends are meant to inspire your back-to-school snacking,” said Kay Logsdon, editor-in-chief … [Read More...]
Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics: New Legislation to Prevent Exposure
For the first time in 70 years, Congress is poised to close the gaping holes in the outdated federal law that allows chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities and other illnesses in the products we use on our bodies every day. Today, Reps. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., Ed Markey, … [Read More...]
Americans Eat Pray Love the Ayurvedic View of Health
Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert’s top-selling novel about a woman’s quest for healing in Italy, India and Indonesia, swept even more people off of their feet when the film adaptation starring Julia Roberts hit the silver screen. But Westerners need not globe-trot to find Gilbert’s version of health; … [Read More...]
The Best Foods to Buy Organic
Given the usual higher prices of organic versus conventionally-grown foods, it can be a challenge to get the biggest bang for our buck while eating healthy and avoiding the ingestion of synthetic chemicals along with our nutrients. One approach, say some experts, is to only buy organic when the actual … [Read More...]
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