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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- While this connection sounds far-fetched, there's some interesting science that may connect what yout eat, the kind of bacteria your digestive tract produces, and your weight. A new study in Time Magazine(November 12, 2009)took a closer look. This is earlyresearch, but might hint at the human condition. Our digestive tracts are loaded with millions of bacteria, some connected to the utilization an...     11-19
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Mixing caffeine and alcohol can be a dangerous combination, and I'm not talking about "Irish Coffee" at the end of holiday meal. Starting with the Red Bull and Vodka craze, years ago, you can now purchase cans of pre-mixed blends of caffeine and alcohol (mostlyfound asmalt liquor), in a beverage category called "alcoholic energy drinks". The FDA is now taking a closer look at this drink category -...     11-17
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- There's some good newsin the battle about accuratenutrition claims on packaged foods.You've seen my recent blog, from November 3,onthe outrageouis claimson the front of the box of bothRice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies: "supports a healthy immune system". Check out that blog and accompanying Today segment for more background info.Kellogg's has now wiselydecided to voluntarily remove the claim from t...     11-09
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- With all the diet advice out there, it's sometimes hard to know what to do. I'm doing a great Today segment this morning with Hoda and Kathy Lee(check back later for the video) on diet advice gone wrong...... In a nutshell..... 1. EatWhole Grains: 100% products have a lot of fiber in a single serving, so you'll tend to stay fuller longer, compared to white flour products - the calories are equival...     11-04
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- If you've been shopping in the cereal aisle recently, you've probably seena biglabel on the front of the box of Rice Krispies and Cocoa Krispies : helps supports your child's IMMUNITY (with the immunity is big letters). Can this be true?That's the topic of my Today Show segment, with Meredith Viera this morning (check back later for the video). Our immune system is complex, and our bodies are cont...     11-04
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- It's almost Halloween, and we're all ready for some smart indulgences when it comes to candy. Whether it's chocolate or licorice, lollypops or caramel nut rolls, you can't depend on how a candy "looks" to know the calories and fat. When it comes to candy, you always want to downsize. I'm going to have some fun with Hoda and Kathy Lee, and examine their candy I.Q. Why not test your own, and follow ...     10-30
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- When most people think of healthy eating, they often don't think of the very first time you start - the first year of life! There's some new informationaboutinfant feeding to support good health (and a healthy weight!), that I think you'll want to know. While most of ustake the advice of our moms and grandmas when it comes to feeding our babies, sometimes that information need a little updating! I...     10-21
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Should you pay more for health insurance if you weigh more? This is a hot-button question everywhere. Can you be denied insurance if you're too heavy? Check out the Today Show segment below on a family whose child was denied because of overweight. While the pros and cons can be defended for each side of this debate, to move ahead as a nation, I think we need to begin to link the mind-body connecti...     10-14
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- We're all familiar with headlines popping up about "contaminated food". With food now a global enterprise (even though we're trying to eat locally!), there are many ways for our food to pick up dangerous bacteria - from the fields to our refrigerator. Plus, once it's in our homes and restaurants, there's plenty of opportunity for bacteria to flourish. So, how can we protect ourselves from foodborn...     10-07
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Could your weight loss effort be stalled because you're too happy? That's part of the results of a recent study done bya group of Japanese investigators recently published in the journal, Biopsychosocial Medicine. As part of a 6-month weight loss study, about 100patients filled out personality surveys, in addition to receiving nutrition, exercise, and behavior instruction for weight loss. The inte...     10-01
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Are you a savvy snacker? Snacks can be a health plus or an eating disaster. How much do you know about the snacks you choose? That's the topic of my TODAY Show segment with Hoda Kotb and guest co-host Donny Deutsch (Kathy Lee is away this week). Take this quiz, and see if you need to revise your own snacking habits......Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy QUES...     09-25
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- While we're all pretty accustomed to measurements of our hips and waists to predict disease risk and death, here's a new one that's just come on the health radar screen: thigh circumference.A new Danish study published in the British Medical Journal (now called the "BMJ") looked at thigh measurements, and other biologicalmarkers,for more than a decade in close to 3000 Danish men and women. For tho...     09-17
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- I am always saddened seeing reports where a desperate dieter restricts calories to a degree that can be dangerous. While we often hear about "very low calorie diets" and the risk of illness and even death, the result falls mostly on deaf ears - until something like this occurs. A news report from England told a sad story of a young woman who consumed about 500 calories a day, using a meal-replacem...     09-15
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- If you're finding that your diet doesn't "work" you might need to take a closer look at your personality - to explore what might be a more "natural" fit for your temperament.That's the topic of my Today Show segment. The mind-body connection rings true when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. See if one of these diet "personality groups" fits with you! I'd love to hear your thoughts so d...     09-11
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Tired of wasting money and extra calories on purchased lunch? Too tired to pack a lunch for yourself - and maybe for your kids as well - in the morning? If so, read on, to get some easy ideas for packed-from-home lunches that do double duty for you and your children! That's the topic of my Today Show segment with Ann Curry.Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the EconomyHe...     09-10
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Is your last stop before boarding a plane stopping to buy a meal to eat during your flight? You're not alone if you've rejected the meals and snacks available for purchase on planes nowadays, and opt to carry-on. According to a new Wall Street Journal report, several airlines are now trying to compete for your meal dollars with a variety of new offerings.While first class passengers often get free...     09-04
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Americans have a sweet tooth - to the tune of 22 extra teaspoons a day! That's a whopping 350 extra calories daily, and 2-3 times therecommended healthy intake (even health guidelines allow some daily indulgence of 100-150 calories!). We're not talking about "nature's" sugars - like in fruits and veggies - but added sugars of all kinds (think honey, brown sugar, molasses - not just white table sug...     08-27
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- Have you noticed how many foods are new and improved with "valued added" health-promoting nutrients?Is it worth paying more for these functional foods? Can you get too much of a good thing?The term functional food means foods and beverages with extra fortification of a variety of nutrients. This can mean anything from vitamins in water to fiber in cereal bars, to yogurt with phytosterols to lower ...     08-26
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- These had to arrive sooner or later. For the past few years, the energy drink market has kept us all revved up and over-stimulated so we can keep up with our multitasking lives. Now, an emerging set of soft drinks is hitting the shelves, under the umbrella of "relaxation beverages", designed to help calm you down, and chill out. Sound too good to be true? Let's take a closer look.Caffeine-free, lo...     08-21
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iVillage - Madelyn Fernstrom -- When we hear the word "carbohydrates" there's always a lot of confusion when it comes to dieting.The fact is that carbohydrates are a significant part of most healthy diets.It's not that carbohydrates are "good" or "bad", it's that there are different types. Carbohydrates come in two forms: Simple and complex.Simple carbs are those found in nutritious foods like fruit and milk, as well as in white...     08-18
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