What is The Dukan Diet and What Can It Do For You?

It's been a best-seller in France for years, but now The Dukan Diet is getting attention on this side of the pond. It's no wonder: The book claims to have helped 5 million French people lose weight. And singer Jennifer Lopez and model Giselle Bundchen are reported to have lost their post-pregnancy pounds on The Dukan Diet.

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Health Street Workout

Check out the recently updated 18 minute a week HealthStreet workout! Great for those who want amazing results in minimal time. All you need to commit to is 6 minutes of high intensity activity per day.

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Why We All Need Kefir!

Do you cringe when someone mentions probiotics because you really don't want to think about those zillions of bacteria living in your gut? Swallowing down some more to add to the pile may not sound like an appealing thought, but the truth is that taking probiotics is probably one of the best interventions you can do to stay healthy or regain your health. That's because those four pounds of little critters in your gut are to a very large degree your immune system. They hold the keys to your very existence.

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Obesity and Health Risks

When it comes to nutrition, it's easy to spend a lot of time worrying about what to eat. But how much you eat puts as much of a stamp on your long-term health as picking the right kind of fat or choosing the right mix of vitamins.

How much you weigh (in relation to your height), your waist size, and how much weight you've gained since your mid-20s strongly influence your chances of:

• dying early,
• having, or dying from, a heart attack, stroke, or other type of cardiovascular disease,
• developing diabetes,
• developing cancer of the colon, kidney, breast, or endometrium,
• having arthritis,
• developing gallstones,
• being infertile,
• developing asthma as an adult,
• snoring or suffering from sleep apnea,
• developing cataracts, or
• having a poorer quality of life.

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Great Upcoming Events For Baruch College Students

(Source: Baruch College Student Life E-Newsletter)

Union Square Green Market Tour – One of the most amazing farmer’s markets is only a 10 minute walk away! Come speak with local farmers about their food, eat samples, and learn why eating local food is so important. Monday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. Meet outside of the Office of Student Life. We will be leaving campus for tour at 11:15 a.m. RSVP to Megan Aronson. Co-sponsored by Sustainability Committee, Food Matters, Women in Islam, and Health & Fitness Club.

Nutrition Workshop, Part I – Learn why it is so important to support variety and incorporate all foods into each meal to maintain a healthy and balanced diet. This is the first lecture in a three part series. Tuesday, April 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in NVC 3-215. Co-sponsored by Food Matters and Health & Fitness Club.

Farmers’ Market Demonstration with AVI Fresh – Enjoy free, local, and organic apple, pear, kale, cheese, and spring vegetable samples. Wednesday, April 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., in NVC cafeteria. Brought to you by AVI Fresh, Health and Wellness, and the P.A.W.S.  

Recognizing Addiction to Alcohol, Drugs, and Beyond – Come to an interactive program that will give you an opportunity to discuss the pressures that you or your friends might be struggling with, in a safe environment. We will discuss how students can prevent slipping into harmful behaviors that can endanger themselves and their friends.Wednesday, April 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in NVC 3-215. Co-sponsored by Hillel.

Grow Your Own Garden! – Celebrate Earth Day with U.S.G.’s Sustainability Committee and Health and Wellness by decorating your own pot and starting a garden in it.Thursday, April 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., NVC Lobby.

Cancer Rates Decline Overall, but Obesity and Tanning Lead to Upticks

Rates of many cancers have continued to fall in the U.S., according to a national report, but the authors say that obesity and persistent use of tanning beds are contributing to increases in related cancers.

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