Diets and Dieting

Obesity epidemic's cure: Less meat, more veggies

2012-05-11 05:15:00

The number of Americans considered obese is expected to rise from the current 34 percent to 42 percent by the year 2030, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and discussed at Monday's "Weight of the Nation"...

Salad bars sprouting up in city school cafeterias

2012-04-30 18:43:00

Until this year, the only items that resembled produce on Blessin Giraldo's school lunch tray were berry-flavored Popsicles and Fruit Roll-Ups. But now, the Baltimore eighth-grader's tray features beds of greens and fruits and vegetables that are...

PETA wants to put sexy ad on Baltimore fire trucks

2012-04-20 08:39:00

PETA wants to take a Baltimore City councilman up on his budget-balancing idea to put ads on fire trucks. And the ad the group has in mind could start some fires all by itself. The group, known for its attention-getting tactics, sent a letter to City...

Seven ways you may be sabotaging your diet

2012-04-18 13:08:00

Whether you're counting calories, tallying points, cutting carbohydrates or sweating it out at the gym, dieting is a tough road to navigate. What's even worse is when you sabatoge your own efforts by making some classic diet-busting mistakes you might not...

Mother Nature rains down on Earth Day

2012-04-22 16:54:47

Mother Nature brought relief to a parched Baltimore on Sunday, but the persistent rain didn't dampen the spirits at the Earth Day festivities in Hampden. "We had a few hundred people come through today," said Don Barton, 29, an organizer of Sunday's...

Catonsville High student sees politics from ground floor

2012-03-25 19:04:00

About eight years ago, Reiter Boldt made a current events presentation to his Hillcrest Elementary School classmates. When he came home, he was more shocked that his peers knew nothing about the topic than pleased with his talk, which was likely about an...

Howard County Dining Guide 2012

2012-03-28 11:37:00

Howard County is home to an incredible assortment of dining experiences. From haute cuisine to grab-and-go, from special occasion to tonight’s supper, more than 250 restaurants await you within minutes of home or work. Whether you’re in the...

Omega-3s: Are they all equal?

2012-01-10 16:37:00

Each week a nutritionist from the University of Maryland Medical Center provides a guest post. This week, Elaine Pelc weighs in on Omega-3 fatty acids. Over the past few years there has been a lot of hype over Omega-3 fatty acids. They are said to help...

Is going gluten-free good for you?

2012-02-16 04:07:00

Henry Hunt said goodbye to gluten not because a doctor told him to, but because — like so many others — he decided he was better off without it. "I diagnosed myself," he says, "because I'm really in tune with my body." The Baltimore...

The Worst Cookbooks, according to one advocacy group

2011-12-28 04:00:00

Southern chef Paula Deen makes no apologies for her butter-filled unhealthy recipes. So it's�no surprise that her cookbook tops the list of worst of the year in terms of health in a report by the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine. The group,...

Anne Arundel County health briefs

2011-12-14 21:00:25

Free cookbook The Learn to Live program of the Department of Health has a new healthful eating kit that features a free cookbook and tips that will help you select foods high in fiber and low in fat and sodium. Recipes are also quick, easy and...

Learn line dancing with Mary McCormick at East Columbia 50+ Center

2011-12-09 12:55:00

Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...

We found this on the Atkins.com site: "A just-released study from Johns Hopkins University has found that dieters that followed a low-carb diet like the Atkins Diet , shed more weight than those on a low-fat diet 10 lbs. more in six months."

2012-05-18 09:33:00

A few bigger pieces are fine. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the matzo meal, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, butter and seltzer water.

2012-03-22 10:33:54

View Larger Map Neighborhood: South Pasadena Type: Vegan Thai 711 No. K Fair Oaks Ave., South Pasadena (626) 441-2484, charmvegan.com Open 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Price: $4.

2012-02-07 17:47:55