International Business News Blogs - Wellbeing http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/wellbeing.rss All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 120 30 http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/rss/sections/wellbeing.rss http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif The very hungry caterpillar One most beloved children\'s stories of all time has a good lesson when it comes to moderation. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110331/what-we-learn-from-the-very-hungry-caterpillar.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/25465/20110331/what-we-learn-from-the-very-hungry-caterpillar.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:40:49 EDT The Healthtopia Radio Show with Bonnie Mechelle will now offer an online motivational weight loss podcast for Christian women. They have cited their mission is to "help women to lose weight and feel better about themselves". They launched online March 11, 2011 and have plans to aggressively expand syndicated networks such as iTunes, Blogtalk Radio, Talkshoe and The Women's Information Network (WIN). http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110331/online-weight-loss-podcast-for-christian-women-debuts.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/25464/20110331/online-weight-loss-podcast-for-christian-women-debuts.htm Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:33:16 EDT When it comes to selling food, mascots are king. Name another industry, besides professional sports, that has so many famed characters; Mr. Peanut, Ronald McDonald, Green Giant, M&M's, Tony the Tiger - the list is infinite! http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110325/top-10-best-food-mascotsnew-number-one.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/25295/20110325/top-10-best-food-mascotsnew-number-one.htm Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:13:21 EDT According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, there are three good reasons for you and I to start making bugs (yes, as in insects) a regular part of our diet: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110301/why-eating-insects-shouldnt-bug-you.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/24357/20110301/why-eating-insects-shouldnt-bug-you.htm Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:55:55 EST Last week , Google launched a new search feature that allows you to search for healthy recipes with ease. On the left hand bar, the new "recipe" feature will return only the results that are recipes. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110228/google-launches-new-recipe-finder.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/24323/20110228/google-launches-new-recipe-finder.htm Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:59:49 EST Of all of the large fast-food chains, I've always thought that Wendy's seemed to have some of the most health-conscious options, especially when it comes to eating a lower-calorie meal. However, we recently scoured the menu for food options based on feedback from registered dietitian Rebecca Scritchfield who recommends that all meals have less than 500 calories and about 500 milligrams of sodium, as part of the new daily sodium recommendations from the U.S. government, and found otherwise. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110215/wendys-healthiest-menu-choices.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/23892/20110215/wendys-healthiest-menu-choices.htm Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:59:45 EST In order to get ready for the high-energy demands of her upcoming tour, pop star Katy Perry in on a strict diet. "After this interview I'm going to have a nice healthy breakfast," she told Showbiz Spy. "I'm on a meal plan, which absolutely sucks." http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110215/katy-perry-says-her-pre-tour-diet-sucks.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/23891/20110215/katy-perry-says-her-pre-tour-diet-sucks.htm Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:53:22 EST Empty calories doritos Reproduced from Dietsinreview http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110129/empty-calories-comic-controlling-cravings.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/23343/20110129/empty-calories-comic-controlling-cravings.htm Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:11:56 EST Marisa Miller is appearing on her eighth cover of Shape this February. She's also a Victoria's Secret model and has appeared in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue. So how does Marisa stay looking swimsuit-season-ready? She's a lifelong athlete who's passionate about a sport that keeps her moving. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110123/supermodel-marisa-miller-shares-her-swimsuit-secrets.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/23086/20110123/supermodel-marisa-miller-shares-her-swimsuit-secrets.htm Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:14:26 EST American Idol is back! American Idol is back! While I have to admit that my personal interest in the show generally only goes as far as the freak show contestants in the early rounds, the powers that be did do a great job in reworking the crew lineup. After Simon Cowell left the show it lost a great deal of its tension-filled appeal. Then with a quick exit by Ellen Degeneres, it's not a stretch to think that the show could be on the way down. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110123/american-idol-workout-mix.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/23085/20110123/american-idol-workout-mix.htm Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:07:28 EST McDonald's Texas 2 Burger Although Japan is often associated with long lives and a healthy diet, McDonald's is fattening its menu with burgers named after places in America. The burgers are topped with unconventional ingredients and clock in with extremely high calorie counts. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110117/mcdonalds-big-america-ishit-in-japan.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22922/20110117/mcdonalds-big-america-ishit-in-japan.htm Mon, 17 Jan 2011 09:20:40 EST Janet Jackson Actress and singer Janet Jackson recently discussed her healthy habits in an interview with Health magazine. Jackson confesses that she hates working out, but loves her personal trainer. "He knows I love sports and games, so that's how he gets me. We'll do obstacle courses. He said recently, "You've got to lift." But right now, I just want to run and do ab work. So I'll run for maybe an hour." To make her workout more bearable, she also listens to music or watches movies while on the treadmill. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110111/janet-jackson-hates-working-out.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22739/20110111/janet-jackson-hates-working-out.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:44:52 EST Okay guys and gals, it's the first week of the new year, and that means it's time to put up or shut up. That's right, you've made your fitness resolutions, now it's time to act on those promises to yourself. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110111/gym-music-playlist-of-the-week-new-year-resolution-mix.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22737/20110111/gym-music-playlist-of-the-week-new-year-resolution-mix.htm Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:41:52 EST This decade has been a rather interesting one with all the new technology and fitness trend advances. Home fitness has become extremely popular these days and companies like Nintendo and XBOX are completely capitalizing on this with the release of the WiiFit and Kinect, respectively. The new biggest things are workout video games- which I am completely for if it gets you up and moving. I strongly believe that anything that can motivate you to exercise is a good thing. I, personally, am old fashioned and love to run outdoors and hit the weights indoors at the gym. That is definitely not for everyone, and this new advance in in-home fitness is perfect for today's population. With that being said, there are pros and cons to video game workouts, so read on to decide if they are for you. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110106/the-pros-and-cons-of-video-game-workouts.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22635/20110106/the-pros-and-cons-of-video-game-workouts.htm Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:38:11 EST Two recently released products can help you keep your blood pressure in check using your iPhone. One is the iHealth Blood Pressure Monitoring System and the other is Withings iPhone Blood Pressure Cuff. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20110105/use-your-iphone-to-monitor-your-blood.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22585/20110105/use-your-iphone-to-monitor-your-blood.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2011 09:37:40 EST The Eat This, Not That! series of books have a nice collection of tips to aid you in making smarter food choices. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20101222/eat-this-not-that-2011.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22317/20101222/eat-this-not-that-2011.htm Wed, 22 Dec 2010 14:07:05 EST Credit: Hygienematters In an age where parents are looking to advantage their children in an ultra-competitive world, kids are being started earlier and earlier in academics, arts and yes, athletics. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20101221/sports-training-for-babies-and-toddlers-have-we-gone-too-far.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22290/20101221/sports-training-for-babies-and-toddlers-have-we-gone-too-far.htm Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:53:32 EST Christie Brinkley. Credit: celebrity-pictures.ca Have you ever wondered how a middle-aged model like Christie Brinkley has been able to stay so beautiful? Me neither, but after seeing recent photos of her, it hit me how amazing she still looks at the age of 56. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20101214/christie-brinkley-shares-her-fitness-secrets-in-shape-magazine.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22122/20101214/christie-brinkley-shares-her-fitness-secrets-in-shape-magazine.htm Tue, 14 Dec 2010 11:53:06 EST I wouldn't call myself a hip hop connoisseur, but I do enjoy it now and again. While I'm not into the obnoxious, material-worshiping, misogynistic stuff out there, there is also plenty of interesting and creative hip hop music to choose from, currently and from yesteryear. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20101213/gym-music-playlist-of-the-week-old-school-hip-hop-workout-mix.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/22077/20101213/gym-music-playlist-of-the-week-old-school-hip-hop-workout-mix.htm Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:41:17 EST Reproduced from Dietsinreview http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20101207/empty-calories-comic-holiday-baking.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/21930/20101207/empty-calories-comic-holiday-baking.htm Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:49:16 EST