Health - page 9

Is Childhood Obesity a Form of Abuse?
Over the past few decades, obesity – especially childhood obesity – has come to be regarded as one of the biggest health problems facing America. Obesity negatively affects every organ system in the body, and can lead to major health issues. It’s also one reason why life expectancy in America is thought to lag so far behind that of other developed countries.
Intro to Cooking: Homemade Egg McMuffin
On a whim, my best friend and I decided to make homemade egg McMuffins on a morning where I had taken the GRE and she had accidentally left $20 in an ATM. Eggs are a great source of protein and are super easy to cook. Combined with chopped spinach (for a little extra veggie nutrition), turkey bacon and your favorite cheese, the results are truly magic.

One Month Challenge: No Meat, No Dairy, No Problem, Week Five
The whole experience has made me want to continue with a vegan diet, but I’ve definitely had my doubts. Even as I hit my stride and it got easier toward the end, I still get tempted to just get a slice of pizza or chicken teriyaki for a quick dinner, but I try to remember that more often than not, this is what I want and after learning about the ethical reasons of veganism, that food just wouldn’t taste as good anyway.
Get a Condom, Give a Condom
At least that’s the mission behind the hot, new, perfectly plaid-patterned condom company, Sir Richard’s condoms. In honor of National World AIDS day, we wanted to give it up (pun intended) to a fairly new company that makes it their mission to help out countries in need. I recently met with one of Sir Richard’s leading ladies, Mia, to talk about their company, their philosophy and their branding.
Candy Dish: Healthy Candy
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How to Work Off That Thanksgiving Muffin-Top
Sure, Thanksgiving is a food-heavy holiday, but I can assure you that one day of splurging isn’t going to hurt you! If you’re going to eat a lot, then at least be sure that you’re going to make up for it on the other days of the year. Seriously. Oh, and throw in this awesome cardio burst & ab move into the rest of your routine and I can guarantee you won’t feel as guilty in your turkey hangover.
Intro to Cooking: Thanksgiving Pumpkin Soup
Who doesn’t love pumpkin pie!? Almost everyone I know gets excited every year for pumpkin pie and it usually has to do with the filling. No one gets overjoyed for pie crust. Ever since I can remember, I ate squash soup — of every shape and variety — leading up to Thanksgiving, but never a pumpkin soup. Why not?

One Month Challenge: No Meat, No Dairy, No Problem, Week Four
This week I finally feel like I made some progress. I’m getting more used to not eating certain things and preparing easy vegan replacements. I know it seems pretty much like common sense but it has been endlessly helpful to have vegan-friendly snacks always on hand.
Friday Faves: Thanksgiving, Part Deux
After you start to come out of your Thanksgiving coma (about 6 minutes to 36 hours after the big meal), you get hungry again. But there’s nothing to eat, but the leftovers. Just how many turkey-stuffing-cranberry sauce sandwiches can one girl eat, anyway? That’s why CollegeCandy has scoured the internet to find notable post-Turkey Day recipes.
Motivational Quotes To Help You Conquer That Turkey
So today is the big day. The day you stare a turkey in the eyes (or the drumsticks) and attempt to conquer it. And you’ll win. You always do. After all you did win the hot dog eating contest on the quad last year and you are the only one of your friends who can finish a case of beer by yourself.
How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. Why? Because it’s a holiday that is essentially dedicated to food. And I love food. Yes, I know, we’re supposed to be giving thanks and thinking about Pilgrims, but I’m really just looking forward to the meal.
Gynecologists Answer Your Burning Questions About Sex, Vaginas and Periods
Think you’re alone when it comes to having painful sex and experiencing embarrassing vaginal problems? Think again.
One Month Challenge: No Meat, No Dairy, No Problem, Week Three
So far, this hasn’t really gotten any easier – I have made some minor mistakes. Like when my sweet tooth craving hit during homecoming and I (drunkenly) ran to Dunkin Donuts for a chocolate glazed donut, but I’d say that’s been my worst slip up yet.
Easy Thanksgiving Recipes Everyone Will Gobble Up
Whether you are making a Thanksgiving dinner with your friends at school or helping your parents with the big Turkey Day Dinner, don’t worry. I’ve got some easy recipes that are so delicious that your family and friends will gobble it up in a matter of minutes! You can sit back (in your elastic waistband pants) and just take alllll the credit for a delicious meal.
Introducing The (Delicious) 100-Calorie Dinner
Introducing one of my absolute favorite foods – spaghetti squash. Now, this gourd was introduced to me about a year ago, but I never actually bought into it. I thought it was just another one of those healthy food items that tasted really bland and would just be a phase. Boy, was I wrong!
One Month Challenge: No Meat, No Dairy, No Problem, Week Two
On Tuesday my manager brought in pints of Ben & Jerry’s, just for fun. Really? Like, REALLY? Just rub it in a bit more that I, the biggest ice cream lover of all time, can’t dig in to free Ben & Jerry’s (mint chocolate chip, no less). But I was actually able to stay focused and keep my eye on the prize.