The launch of “gluten-free” pizza that still should be avoided by people with full-blown celiac disease has prompted a physicians group to call for the standardization of the labeling of gluten-free foods.

Just as important as it is to fuel up before you exercise, don’t forget to eat a little something once your workout is complete. (Your body needs a combo of protein and carbs to build and repair muscle and quickly recharge lost energy.) Don’t go overboard and consume so many calories that it cancels out the ones you burned while sweating it out. Here are some ideas for post-workout snacks, all under 150 calories. 4 oz. lowfat cottage cheese ( 81 calories ) mixed with half a cup of diced fresh pineapple ( 41 calories ): 122 calories One extra small apple ( 53 calories ) with one tablespoon peanut butter ( 94 calories ): 147 calories 15 baby carrots ( 53 calories ) with two tablespoons of hummus ( 70 calories ): 123 calories One Horizon organic mozzarella cheese stick ( 80 calories ) and 15 grapes ( 51 calories ): 131 calories 6 oz. container of Peach Chobani Greek yogurt: 140 calories Keep reading for more

Super Bowl snacks don’t need to be unhealthy! Take this recipe for a Greek yogurt layered dip from FitSugar reader NicoleCulver . She posted it in our Healthy Recipe community group . Don’t forget to post your own recipes in the community; they may wind up here on our homepage ! Mini-Layered Dip Small clear cups 3 avocados, mashed with a touch of salt and pepper 2 large tomatoes, diced 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed well 1 can refried beans shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese 0% plain Chobani Greek yogurt Layer the ingredients in the cup as desired. Enjoy with chips or with a fork! For more information on this dip check out Making Good Choices !

You’ve fit in intense 20-minute workouts and slaved away in spin class all week. So when it comes to your rest day, help your body rehab by stretching or taking yoga – it’ll complement your normal workout routine to keep you on the right track. A light workout like yoga will complement all the calorie-burning, high-intensity exercises you do in your workout. That’s because stretching your muscles helps keep your body flexible, which is an important component to your workout routine – it will help keep you from experiencing an injury because of tightness, and it will also help you improve coordination. Yoga and Pilates can also help your balance, which is another important component of a safe exercise regimen. If you’ve still got the energy in you to work out on your “rest” day, complement your workout with yoga, Pilates, or other types of stretching.

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This year’s U.S. Open was marked by an unexpected medical headline. Venus Williams, a top ranked singles and doubles tennis player, announced that she was dropping out of the prestigious tournament because of debilitating symptoms relating to Sjogren’s syndrome. This autoimmune condition can manifest itself in a number of ways including musculoskeletal pain, persistent fatigue Related posts: Medical Problems and Solutions Natural Dry Eye Remedies Emotional Eating Solutions Chronic Health Conditions and Solutions

You see them smiling at you as they walk around the room or demonstrate poses, but do you ever wonder what your yoga teachers are thinking? Here are some things yoga instructors want newbies to know about their class. They’re not checking you out to see how flexible you are (or aren’t): If your teacher is looking at you, it’s not to judge whether or not you can straighten your legs in Down Dog (so don’t quickly press your heels to the floor if you catch a glimpse your way!). He or she wants to make sure you’re doing a pose safely and comfortably. They don’t like when you push yourself too hard: I always encourage my students to try new poses, but not if it means they’re struggling in pain. When working on backbends, trust that you know whether it’s better for you to do a beginner version like Cobra versus an advanced version like Scorpion . They wish you’d ask questions or for assistance: Yoga classes tend to be pretty quiet with only the instructor’s voice heard, but if you have a question, please ask! Chances are the other students are wondering the same thing. Also, don’t be shy about asking for help – they’d much rather stand next to you and help you lift into headstand than to hear you crash to the floor after trying it on your own. They don’t care if you pass gas: Yoga instructors are human too, and they of all people know that certain poses can make tooting happen. Why? Because it’s probably happened to them! I know it’s a little embarrassing, but if you accidentally have a loud outburst from your tush, just pretend like it didn’t happen. Continue reading to find out what else your yoga instructor wants you to know.

MIAMI (CBS4) – A common drug which many older women take to protect against bone loss and the osteoporosis may have unexpected benefits. A new study claims it might actually protect women from developing breast cancer. Bisphosphonates, such as Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva, are used to treat osteoporosis and now scientists suspect those drugs help women, who previously had cancer, avoid a recurrence. “We have thought for years now that bisphosphonates might actually kill breast cancer cells,” said medical oncologist Dr. Marilyn Raymond. “And there is now retrospective data looking back at women with a history of breast cancer that they have one third decreased risk of reoccurrence.”  New studies indicate that the bisphosphonates may actually have greater benefit to more women than previously thought. “The new data at the San Antonio breast meeting this year was that in women who have not had breast cancer that they’re also seeing a decreased onset of breast cancer, that it seems to have a preventative effect,” according to Dr. Raymond. The study, involving more than 150,000 women, showed women who used oral bisphosphonates were 32-percent less likely than other postmenopausal women to develop invasive breast cancer. In addition to protecting against fragile bones, oral bisphosphonates might also be a new weapon in the arsenal to fight breast cancer. Scientists hypothesize that the drugs may reduce blood flow or stimulate immune cells. Click here more Komen For The Cure stories on CBS4.COM.

Sunscreen, a hat, and towel always make it in my beach bag, and when it comes to snacks, I always need to pack something salty and crunchy. Chips and crackers are so ridiculously good, and it doesn’t help that they can conveniently be enjoyed from a bag or box while you munch away and soak up some rays. Problem is, it’s tempting to eat more than your fair share. We already calorie-compared all of our favorite chips , so I’ve taken the lowest calorie chips and paired them with the lowest calorie crackers, so you can stock up the next time you visit the grocery store (and not worry about calorie counting while enjoying your day at the beach!).

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Rules to help you eat less junk and slim down naturally By Joe Kita, Prevention Back to the Basics Base your diet on Mother Nature’s finest foods and the weight will come off Food used to be simple. You ate what you grew on the land or you bought from nearby farmers. Processed food was nothing more than canned, frozen, or cured. Today, food is much more complicated – and we’re both better and worse off for it. We can eat a greater variety of healthy foods than our ancestors did (think fresh berries in Winter), but we also can eat a lot more highly processed, chemical-laden ones. And that fare seems to be winning the day, if our epidemics of obesity and diabetes are any indication. But an increasing trend toward clean eating – with its emphasis on whole, fresh, traditional fare – could mark a turning point in our sometimes dysfunctional relationship with food and help us achieve good health, culinary satisfaction, and optimal fitness. To help you clean up your own diet and reap the benefits (weight loss and possible decreased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and cancer), we created these nine rules. Start taking baby steps to adjust your diet, and you’ll be eating clean in no time! 7 Healthy-eating mistakes you could be making . Toss a few heavily processed staples Instead of overhauling your pantry all at once, start by eliminating corn oil and soda – both highly processed, says Nina Planck, author of Real Food: What to Eat and Why . “That alone,” she says, “is a huge first step.” Another easy step is replacing refined breads and pastas made from white flour with ones made from whole grains. Focus on favorite foods To keep it simple, assess what part of your diet supplies the most calories, suggests Mary Ellen Camire, PhD, a professor of food science and nutrition at the University of Maine. If you’re an omnivore, buy meat that comes from grass-fed cattle and eggs from pasture-raised chickens, but stick to conventional produce instead of organic. If you’re a vegetarian, buying organic produce makes more sense. There’s more so keep reading.