I finally got to try the Wii Fit last weekend in between the cookies and cupcakes at the BlogHer08 conference. I played one of the balance games - Table Tilt - and did quite well, I must say. Consumer Reports (CR) has also been busy trying out the new fitness game. I first told [...]

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When it comes to running shoes, you gotta get some that will support your most intense workouts or you could end up in pain or injured. But with so many to choose from, how do you know which ones are best? Our friends over at Consumer Reports’ ShopSmart magazine did the - yes - legwork [...]

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Consumer Reports (CR) just reviewed the Wii Fit. CR had 10 women and five men ages 24 to 69 try out some of the Wii Fit exercise games. So, is it worth all the fuss?

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Do you try to eat healthy when you eat out? Scan the menu for the meals that show you how many calories and how much fat you’re getting? Turns out you may be getting way more of both than you think.
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The dangers of food additives and preservatives are revealed in a new report from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). How dangerous are most food additives and preservatives?

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Mmmm - you know how the yummy aroma of microwave popcorn can quickly fill up a room and make you hungry for your own bag. But not all kernels are king. So I was glad to see Consumer Reports‘ (CR) take on the popular ones out there.
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It seems innocent enough - just using a little coffee creamer can’t hurt, right? After all, some nutrition labels list a measly 10 calories and half a gram of saturated fat per serving. But both your serving size and the labels might deceive you, according to a new report from the Center for Science in [...]

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I’m always looking for ways to get more fiber in my diet. So when I saw the new Fiber One Yogurt at the grocery store, it seemed like just the right combo for me.
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Have you seen all the fruit and veggie chips at the stores lately? They’re like potato chips, only they come in flavors that include tomato, sweet potato, and berry. I haven’t tried them yet, but every time I see them I wonder can you really munch on these chips to score a serving of fruits [...]

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Who wouldn’t want the best chocolates? I mean, sometimes having just a little bit of REALLY good chocolate is more satisfying than having a lot of the average stuff. And when you feel more satisfied with less, you just might save a few calories. So if you want to indulge a little this Valentine’s Day [...]

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