Screening the Day’s Catch for Radiation

Despite assurances by health officials that radiation from the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan is unlikely to show up in the food supply, worries about contaminated foods are growing among consumers, businesses and governments across the globe. In the United States, about 4 percent of food imports come from Japan. This article in the New York Times reviews this issue.

Spread Your Toes For Yoga.

Spreading your toes during yoga poses not only improves your balance, it also helps you improve the range of motion in your toes. When you wear shoes that squeeze your toes together, you can alter the natural alignment of your toes and cause other muscles to perform the work meant for your toes. Practicing proper foot and toe form during yoga poses can help you regain a more natural line in your feet. Check out SmartToes toe stretchers to help align toes and feet and provide hammer toe and yoga toes relief.

Top Fitness Trends For Spring 2011

If you're trying to get your body ready for the spring and summer seasons, there's a fitness trend to suit your style. Boot Camps are in and Cardio Kickboxing is out, and Zumba is the new party in the gym. Spring, sunshine, warm weather are excellent motivators for getting off the couch. Use SmartSole Exercise Insoles to help burn more calories with every step and convert your everyday footwear into toning shoes. Check out more Top Fitness Trends for Spring 2011

Chard. It's Not Just Delicious...It's Actually Good For You!

Chard has shiny green ribbed leaves, with stems that range from white to yellow to red, depending on it's mood. It has a slightly bitter taste. Fresh young chard can be used raw in salads. Mature chard leaves and stalks are best when cooked or sauteed where their bitterness fades. Swiss chard is high in vitamins A, K and C. It's also rich in minerals, dietary fiber and protein.  Here's a Stir-Fried Swiss Chard and Red Peppers recipe form The New York Times that could only be improved in both taste and nutritional value if you sprinkle some FitFlax™ with Roasted Golden Flax Seed and Chia Seeds on top.