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It’s lunch time on the East Coast, and if you’re getting ready to unwrap and zap a Lean Cuisine or Healthy Choice, you may not want to read this article. Today, Jezebel ran a totally disturbing gallery of images of actual frozen diet food. It’s a bit disturbing, and may make you consider your next lunch break. More
Between October of 2011 and last week, at least 68 consumers across 10 states were infected with Salmonella as the direct result of eating at a national fast food restaurant chain, according to a report released by the Center for Disease Control a few weeks ago. And while the CDC won’t tell you which restaurant (so that, you know, you can choose not to eat there), they will give you a hint: it’s a “Mexican-style fast food restaurant chain.” Beyond that, you’ll just have to guess–because that’s just how the CDC does it.
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The stories and rumors about Demi Moore‘s recent medical emergency/drug-induced hospitalization just keep getting weirder and weirder. First, she was “exhausted.” Then, she was on “whip-its” (a drug that I didn’t realize anyone who wasn’t a 16-year-old barista was using). Now, it’s widely believed that the “stuff” she’d been smoking, which was mentioned in the 911 call, was “Â spice” or “K2,” a supremely stupid, dangerous–and legal–synthetic version of cannabis, available at smoke shops and convenience stores. Maybe now this ridiculous drug will get the attention it deserves. More
You may think you’re out of the germ-laden, sniffling and sneezing woods, but the truth is that February is typically the peak of cold and flu season–which means it’s also the peak of flu season myths. Whether it be the mystical, magical healing powers of chicken soup, or the idea that wet clothes or hair can make you more susceptible, these rumors get circulated every year…even though they have no foundation in science. More
Contrary to what you may be inclined to believe by the period-shaming media, your monthly flow is not embarrassing, not blue, not consistant, and often, not monthly at all. In fact, for most women, at some point in their lives, unusual menstruation is the norm–and that perfect, 28-day cycle is an illusive creature, like a hormonal unicorn leaping over rainbows of body-positive tampon ads off on the horizon. But even with that knowledge, when your period does something unpredicted, it can still be worrisome. More
Fashion Week in New York City just wouldn’t be the same without its staples: big designers, scary-skinny 17-year-olds, and copious cans and cups brimming with Diet Coke.  So it makes sense that the company who has made its millions as a zero-calorie meal replacement for hoards of disordered eaters is teaming up, yet again, with America’s biggest week in style. What makes less sense, though, is Diet Coke’s joint project with The Heart Truth® , which combat’s America’s biggest killer: heart disease. Because, you know, Diet Coke has been linked to heart attacks. More
With the saturation of gluten-free and non-dairy products on the market in the last year, you’d assume that food allergies were on the rise like crazy. But in fact, the only allergy that’s actually increasing at all is the deadly peanut allergy (happy National Peanut Butter Day, by the way). And, according to the Washington Post and Consumer Reports, about 17% of people with gluten, dairy, shellfish, wheat, and other food allergies are probably lying without knowing it. More
When I was a kid, the only thing that came in a cereal box was a lick-on tattoo, or possibly something made of plastic. Now, if you’re to believe Kellogg’s ladies-only diet-brand Special K‘s new series of ads, your cereal box not only has the only prize women should ever care about (weight loss, of course!), but also a few hidden surprises–like a personality, which apparently, you can’t have if you’re even remotely overweight. More
Even if you know next to nothing about eating healthy, you probably know one thing for sure: that preservatives and additives found in many packaged and pre-made foods are bad for you. But even though I know a few things about what constitutes a healthy diet, if I’m being honest with myself, when I’m staring down the barrel of a loaded food label, I’m not always sure what even is a preservative. With so much coded language (and so many gross additives), it’s hard to tell what’s harmless–and what’s carcinogenic. More
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In the fight against breast cancer, one of the best weapons a woman can have is knowledge and correct information about her diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. Unfortunately, according to a new report in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, doctors are wildly unreliable about arming women with even the most basic of information, making it difficult for patients to make informed decisions about their own bodies. More
What’s the difference between smart runners and really smart runners? Smart runners incorporate exercises besides running, like yoga, and weight training, to keep their legs and hips in tip-top shape, and ensure that all of their muscles are getting some attention. Really smart runners do that, too–but they also add in pilates or other ab workouts to strengthen their core. And you want to be a really smart runner, right? More
You’re tired. You have a headache. Your hands are dry. Your eyes are sticky. You know what’s going on: you’re in desperate need of some hydration. But you also know that if you drink another glass of boring, plain water, you’re going to fall asleep and drown in your 32-ounce sustainable aluminum reusable bottle. You’re supposed to get 64 ounces of water per day…but what’s a good exchange for the clear stuff? More
Last week, I spent a lot of time speaking with fitness coaches and chiropractors and health professionals who specialize in injury (and injury-prevention). And while we were mostly discussing barefoot running, one non-running-specific phrase (that I’d never heard of) came up over and over again: “dynamic movement prep.” Which is, apparently, the single most important thing that no one’s doing. More
Earlier today, The Kitchn featured a product called the Cuppow, which is a rubbery lid that goes over Mason and other glass jars to make sipping from them easier. And while the video and images from Cuppow’s website look like they were ripped straight from a popular website with a dirty word in its name, the fact is that this article reminded me that jars are really actually quite awesome, highly eco-friendly, and not, as you may believe, relegated to hipsters. You can even trick them out with a lot of free or inexpensive stuff. So c’mon. Give jars a chance. More
