Product Reviews
Reviews of foods and other products. (13 posts)
The Shake Weight: Scientific Validity?
We all had a good laugh at the expense of the "Shake Weight" this past year. And while we were laughing at it, its creators were laughing all the way to the bank.
It turns out that the makers of the Shake Weight have mustered up some scientific validity to their product. Or maybe not - let's have a look.
» moreHow Good Are VitaminWater 10's New Flavors?
VitaminWater
I'm not one for magic potions, pills or elixirs. So, when I was asked to review VitaminWater 10's four new flavors, I had my doubts.
VitaminWater, endorsed by celebrities like rapper 50 Cent and New York Met David Wright, is widely popular. But, does it live up to the hype?
No, not really! There's nothing special about VitaminWater 10, or its four new flavors.
» moreDiet Delivery Services: Put to the Test
With the hectic lifestyle that most Americans live, how does one have time to count calories and prepare healthy meals, let alone finding time to do smart shopping. Then there's the pitfall of binging on all the unhealthy food that's on display everywhere in the grocery store.
This is exactly what the 40+ Diet Food Meal Delivery Companies are banking on as they hope dieters will let them do all the work for them. There is tough competition out there and companies are looking for ways to make their plan the most appealing to the potential dieters.
We recently sampled 4 such companies' services and here is how they stack up.
» moreWii's New Fitness-Based Game
Roughly a year after the release of the WiiFit, Nintendo's new offering hopes to improve on the previous incarnation of fitness video games.
Here are some of the features of the new EA Sports Active game.
» moreAlternative Arthritis Treatments: What Works, what Doesn't
The cause of arthritis remains a mystery and a cure is equally elusive, but the impact on its sufferers is ever-present. A systematic review of alternative arthritis treatments was conducted through the Arthritis Research Campaign to determine the effectiveness of the various treatments. Let's take a look at what works, what doesn't and how we can apply the data. But first, some stats;
Weight Loss Bracelet: Would You Use One?
The latest in low tech weight loss gadgetry is the "A-Wrist-A-Trac", a set of color-coded, beaded bracelets that represents food groups. We'll take a look at how this works and speculate as to whether the idea will catch on.
Five Great Gift Ideas for the Health-conscious
Whether that special someone on your Christmas list is a health nut, or aspiring to become healthier, here are some gift ideas that won’t break the bank.
» moreHint Flavored Water: Taste Test
There seems to be an abundance of flavored water available these days – whether it's Dasani, Propel, or Fruit2O. Most are sweetened with aspartame, Ace-K, or Splenda. However, I recently tried a great-tasting flavored water with none of the chemicals – Hint water.
