Actress Jada Pinkett Smith is one tough cookie! The 43-year-old mother of two and wife to mega superstar Will Smith made a name for herself in the early 1990’s on TV shows like “A Different World” and movies like “Jason’s Lyric.” Since then, the actress has been in award-winning movies and her own television show […]
They say changing what you eat is the most important part of a weight loss plan, but with so many fad diets and food claims it’s a challenge just to figure out what to eat anymore! When it comes to the great debate of which is better for weight loss – a low-carbohydrate […]
Losing weight can be challenging, especially for those who haven’t taken on the task before. There are a ton of weight loss programs, workout routines and gimmicks that can make any person unsure of what works for them. If confusion has set in on how to jump start weight loss, take a look at these simple […]
Hollywood celebs are at it again–claiming the (fill in the blank) is the diet that helps keep them right and tight. Well today’s diet exploration…
“How do I get rid of this belly fat?” This is easily one of the most common weight loss questions out there. In addition to…
According to a new study, women who drink too many artificially-sweetened diet drinks may be more likely to suffer from heart attacks, blood clots and other…
It’s been scientifically proven that food has the power to make you happy in mind and body – when you use it in the right…
A 13-year-old writes Yolanda’s Take to ask how she can manage her weight. She believes she is overweight for her age and wants to know how she…
1. Combine 4 oz. of your favorite fruit juice with sparkling water. 2. Chew sugar free gum. It increases your metabolic rate by 20% burning…
Many new year’s resolutions are to stick to a diet in hopes of losing weight. Dr. Ian Smith joins A.V. & Marcus in-studio to discuss…
“Food desert” is a term commonly used to describe communities with little or no access to healthy food, including fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and diary products. Millions of Americans — mostly poor, many African-Americans — live in these areas. In fact, the United States Department of Agriculture reports that about 23.5 million Americans currently live […]
Messages of good health and positive self-esteem for girls aren’t hard to come by in kid lit, so what’s the deal with all the attention for a not-yet-published rhyming picture book about an obese, unhappy 14-year-old named Maggie? Paul Kramer’s amateurish, self-published effort is recommended on Amazon for kids ages 4 to 8. This book […]
