It´s a real struggle to find truly healthy products on the shelves of grocery stores. Food manufacturers use every trick in the book to keep costs low while making their products appear superior - and this often means disguising the cheap ingredient content of foods with misleading pseudonyms. This article attempts to briefly explain the "what, why and how" of reading labels. It helps consumers spot some of the ways manufacturers hide sugars, fillers, and lower-quality grain products in seemingly healthy foods.

This is a short and snappy summary of a recently published report. There is a commonly-held belief that one´s metabolism can receive a long-term boost from short-term exercise. Some even believe that this "burn" will continue for 24 hours. According to a recent study this is just a myth. The length and tone of the article make it great for a blog or a sidebar piece in a publication. Because this is such a short piece the entire contents of the article will be available in the preview.

This brief article highlights the recent findings of a diet study that modified the traditional Atkins diet to a plant-based high protein diet. Dubbed "Eco-Atkins", this new diet was designed to cause weight loss and positively affect cholesterol levels in participants. The lead doctor conducting the study is mentioned in the article body, as well as the journal that published the study. No attribution was provided in the form of a footnote, but could be added upon request.

You´re busy, stressed, and there are only twenty-four hours in a day. How can you make time for exercise? Here are three quick tips to help you prioritize, adapt, and commit to exercise as part of your busy lifestyle.

Who has time to spend hours at the gym every week? With busier liftstyles comes the need for shorter and more efficient ways to work out. This article offers alternatives to both cardio exercise and strength training that can fit a whole workout into just twenty minutes.

A recent study conducted at Duke University has created quite a diet conundrum; it appears as though menus with "healthy" options might actually encourage poor eating! This article briefly explains the study and the "vicarious goal fulfillment" effect, and makes a suggestion to help dieters combat the phenomenon.