One of the sweetest part about being a New Englander is when the local summer crops come in.

A new study released July 2009 updates the obesity rates for the US. Unfortunately the news isn’t good. Obesity rates increased in 23 states and not one single state saw a drop.

How much protein do you really need?  Not nearly as much as you think.  In fact, for most women it’s only 5 to 6 ounces a day, most men only 6 to 7 ounces.
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What type of eater are you? Here are some categories, which one fits you best?

Over 2/3rds of Americans are overweight, over half qualify for obesity. This is why.

Start by planning one meal a week that doesn’t include meat. Do yourself a favor and don’t count pizza or a big pile of processed pasta and canned tomato sauce as your one meal. Look for something that includes fresh veggies and meatless proteins like tofu or nuts.

How much sugar are you really ingesting? If you’re thinking about reaching for a sugary soda, you might want to click here first!

Two separate studies, agree that the percentage of brown fat in your body helps to determine your BMI.