New Articles and Blogs

How Blogging Helped Me Lose 50 Pounds* SparkPeople Motivator and blogger MIGHTYFINEWINE shares how blogging helped her on her journey to health and weight loss. 2/22/2012 2:00:00 PM
You Have a Purpose in This World After finding $100, Nancy discovers that every coin, no matter how small, has a purpose, just like every one of us has a purpose in this world. 2/21/2012 6:00:00 PM
Would You Pay More for Eco-Friendly Food? New research says that shoppers in their 20’s and 30’s are willing to pay more for products with a low carbon footprint, versus those in their 40’s and 50’s. 2/21/2012 2:00:00 PM
DVD Review: Kathy Smith's 'Staying Strong' Cathy Cram, one of our fitness experts, shares her thoughts on Kathy Smith's latest DVD. 2/21/2012 10:00:00 AM
The Butterfly Effect By helping one another through this journey, ultimately we can all receive the benefits of living a healthy life. 2/20/2012 10:00:00 PM
Shannon Explores Food Pairings-- with Delicious Results! Follow along with Shannon as she teaches herself how to cook and live a healthier lifestyle with "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight". 2/20/2012 6:00:00 PM
Use It or Lose It! Chef Meg's tips to help you spend less on food and how to use what is in your pantry, refrigerator and freezer. 2/20/2012 2:00:00 PM
Saying Goodbye to Whitney and Her Life Lessons Learn how the tragic loss of this pop icon can teach you lessons that might save your life. 2/20/2012 10:00:00 AM
This Month's Best Member Blogs A review of some of this month's best member blogs. Which one is your favorite?
 2/19/2012 5:00:00 AM
Tabata Training 101 Does the world's fastest workout really work? Learn how to heat up your exercise routine in a hurry with this efficient training technique! 2/19/2012
Food Showdown: McDonald's 6-piece Chicken McNuggets® vs. Chicken McBites Snack Size™ Can you pick the low-calorie winner between these two McDonald's "snack" foods? 2/18/2012 10:00:00 AM
6 Good Reasons to Work Out in Wool Work out...in wool? You bet! Wool is the hottest performance fabric you've never tried. But Coach Nicole is here to change that. Learn why wool should be a part of your workouts! 2/17/2012 2:00:00 PM
Natural Pain Remedies That Work! Having suffered from chronic pain for years, Beth shares some of her tips on how she has learned to manage her pain. 2/17/2012 10:00:00 AM
Early Snacking Helps Avoid Later Weight Issues We are big snackers in my house, so I was happy to see results of a new study regarding snacking and weight gain in young girls. 2/17/2012 6:00:00 AM
Cool Infographic: How Kids Consume Food Marketing To help support the new nutritional standards, Teach.com has created an infographic with statistics that share lifestyle, consumption, and media activity relating to children. 2/16/2012 2:00:00 PM
Attention! Military Meals Get a Makeover Learn about the meal and snack updates our military bases will be receiving for the first time in nearly two decades. 2/16/2012 10:00:00 AM
7 Unhealthy Habits to Give Up During Lent What better time than Lent to focus on improving your own health? Here are 7 things to give up (and 7 positive habits to take on) for 40 days to aid your weight-loss and enhance your health. 2/16/2012 9:44:00 AM
Judging: It's a Four-Letter Word in My Book Michelene shares how her 90 pound weight loss has allowed her to have empathy for those walking the same path she found herself on just a few years ago. 2/16/2012 6:00:00 AM
3 Bittersweet Truths about Sweeteners Sick of hearing conflicting messages about sweeteners? Dr. Robert J. Davis reveals the truth behind common sugar-related food myths in an excerpt from his book, "Coffee is Good for You". 2/16/2012
Cooking from the Heart for the Heart Heart Disease is preventable with diet and exercise. Eat the right kinds of fat with these heart healthy recipes from SparkRecipes. 2/15/2012 6:00:00 PM
Video: Ramen Noodles vs. Real Food--vs. YOU! Ever wonder what happens inside your body when you eat junk food? Here's your chance to find out. 2/15/2012 10:00:00 AM
Best and Worst Meat Choices Do you know how to choose the leanest and healthiest meats? Read on to find out which cuts of beef, chicken and pork are best for your waistline. 2/15/2012
Eating with Diabetes: What About Fruit? Confused about what fruit to eat when you have diabetes? Read on for helpful tips on making good decisions for your blood sugar. 2/15/2012
150-Calorie Chocolate Mousse, Plus Answers to All Your Chocolate Questions I firmly believe that chocolate has a place in a healthy diet. Here is a Chocolate Mousse Recipe and answers to common questions about chocolate. 2/14/2012 6:00:00 PM
Confession: I Still Struggle with the First 10 Minutes Seven years into her healthy living journey, Nancy confesses she still struggles with the first ten minutes of exercise. 2/14/2012 2:00:00 PM