Get a Health Life With Liz
By Liz Vaccariello, Editor-in-Chief, PREVENTION Last updated: Fri Sep 5, 2008 11:06am PDT-
4 common health myths -- busted
Personally, I never quite
trusted that 5-second food-dropped-on-the-floor rule, and I think
it's rude to double-dip a chip (just take another!). But how bad
are these things, really? To find out, I asked experts to reveal
the truth behind some of the most common health rumors still making
their...
Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (139) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
Daily dose: Best vitamins for your family
In a perfect world, one industrial sized
bottle of vitamins would fulfill the nutritional requirements of
your entire clan. Alas, the reality is that you, your kids, your
husband, and even your Mom and Dad all have different needs. To
make sure everyone is covered, follow this cheat sheet:...
Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (8) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
Best and worst foods for all-day energy
Stress, dieting, not getting enough sleep: three major reasons women have no energy. Because getting a solid 8 hours every night, having zero worry, and eating a diet that balances itself aren’t possible, here’s the next best thing: food. What you eat is like the gas you put in your car—use... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
Sponsored Links
-
3 THINGS to toss right now
The scene: Me, this morning, dredging the remains of a lip gloss a year or so past its prime. But I love the shade and couldn’t find another, so I poked around for one last smidge and then relegated it, finally, to the trash. Now, it’s unlikely that a gloss would do me any harm, but my mascara... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
5 easy secrets to a flat, sexy belly! (Part 1)
Last week I told you how to quickly firm up your butt: This week is part 1 of my flat ab fest. A slim middle not only looks and feels good (no pesky pooch) but also is good for you; a smaller waist is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. But I’ll... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (18) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
4 ways to get a super firm butt while you walk!
Getting your lower half slim and trim isn’t rocket science. My trick: I’m a walker—and I highly recommend walking as a joint-friendly, easy, and cheap workout. It really really works. Need proof? Walking is the exercise of choice for more than 2,300 members of the National Weight Loss... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (4) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
3 ways to be healthy (without being perfect)
Good health does NOT have to be expensive, time-consuming, or a lot of hard work. A much better approach: Realize that every little bit counts. For those of us with a perfectionist streak (guilty as charged), learning to relax your standards can save you loads of frustration—and you can still... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
4 ways to have a flat belly 4th!
It’s here: a weekend packed with burgers, beer, and junk food of all kinds. Fun, sure, and certainly patriotic; but if you’re not careful, you could end up bloated, dehydrated, and less-than-thrilled about how you look in your bathing suit. Here’s my four-part plan to beat Independence Day... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
Recession-proof foods: Healthy groceries to splurge and skip
I’m a woman with a budget—in lean times and in high times because like you, I work hard for every red cent. But healthy shopping, cooking, and eating are non-negotiable for me (and for my family). So here’s a quick list of a few things worthy of my hard-earned cash right now—and what I can... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (26) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
-
3 surprising fat burning tricks
Exercise makes you happy, healthy, sexy, and, unfortunately—really, really hungry. Back when I had the time to log many workouts every week, I fought constantly not to eat back all the calories I burned. Sometimes I was successful, other times—like the day I came back from a lunchtime power yoga... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (179) | Blog
- Email to a Friend
