Hospitalizations of children younger than 12 years rose by 119% from 1999 to 2006, a report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) revealed in the journal Pediatrics. Overall, including all age groups, the same period saw a 15% increase in hospitalizations for eating disorders. The typical profile for an at-risk individual (child) is… Continue reading
Day: December 1, 2010
How to look tinner on a Christmas party
Looking your best along your weight loss journey is a great self esteem boost! So, let’s check out these simple ways to look thinner… If a thick middle is your problem area, remember that jackets or shirts with hems at your midsection can make a boxy shape look chunkier. Choose jackets that are hip length… Continue reading
The secrets of the healthy eating- asparagus
Once known as “sparrow grass,” fresh asparagus of all colors–green, purple or white–is a gastronomic gift of spring. Lily, Oh Lily Part of the lily family, asparagus is grown in sandy soils. To cook, wash well under cool water, then steam briefly with the stalks standing upright, stir-fry, or drizzle with olive oil and flash… Continue reading