Like many carb-watchers, I swore off white grains long ago (or at least attempted to—I still may fall under the occasional spell of a fresh baguette or brownie). But it turns out I may have been too quick to judge. Some white carbs are perfectly fine—healthy, even—despite their pale hue. Adding the "good" white grains to your diet, in moderation of course, will not make your stomach balloon a full dress size in mere hours. I promise. In fact, some of these tasty morsels are actually whole grains in disguise, and pack a mighty dose of energy, vitamins and minerals. Here are the white carbs that you can feel better about. 

Whether you are healthy or sick, it’s likely that your healthcare bills are a large portion of your monthly income. Those without health insurance face astronomical medical bills, and even those with health insurance can largely expect their premiums to increase as Obama's Affordable Care Act is implemented in the future. Either way, there’s a good chance your healthcare costs are high and getting higher.

"They process your food now they're processing you / gonna climb in your mind and control what you chew."

Another hip-hop music video aimed at teens takes on big food.

In the 1960s, civil rights leaders introduced the sit-in as a form of non-violent civil disobedience aimed at changing the world. Today, Dr. Mark Hyman, author of "The Blood Sugar Solution" among other books, wants to do the same thing for the food industry with an "eat-in." On April 7, he is inviting the world to join him in a healthy meal for the first-ever eat-in.

The treadmill has become an incredibly popular cardiovascular machine and can be found by the dozen lining the periphery of gyms. However, there’s something to be said for good ol’ outdoor running. The question is: which one is better? Some swear by the spontaneity of outdoor running while others prefer the consistency provided by running indoors. In the end, there is no right or wrong; it all depends on your personal goals and preferences. Consider the following pros and cons inherent in both running on a treadmill and taking your cardio to the streets.

We're all familiar with discomfort—from a rough night's sleep in an unfamiliar bed to an unrelenting case of poison oak. Or sometimes, it can be a lot worse, like a chronic illness, deep grief or anxiety, making comfort feel like an impossibility.

It's been all over the news: New research suggests that calories from added sugars are more detrimental to our health than calories from other sources. But good luck if you want to try to track how much added sugar you're eating with any accuracy—it's not required for food manufacturers to list "added" sugars in grams on food labels, so there's almost no way to know when you're getting natural sugars, from fruit or milk, for instance, and when you're getting added sugars. And those added sugars can go by any one of dozens of names.

Your fingernails may be the last place you look when determining the state of your health, but don’t be quick to underestimate them. When it comes to your nails, what you see is very well what you get, and their condition can be an indicator of what is happening in your body on a deeper level. From nutritional deficiencies to diseases as serious as melanoma, the following eight fingernail conditions could indicate health issues and may help you make appropriate changes to your lifestyle.

My grandmother Sarie was known for her perky, svelte physique. Her last days, however, were spent stooped over with a severely hunched back. One day, in her late eighties, she fell on the sidewalk and fractured her hip—she was whisked to the hospital, but never made it back. It's a sad story that's all too common for women; osteoporosis, or loss of bone density, affects four times more females than males, according to WebMD. If you're Caucasian, Asian, over 50, slim or have family history of osteoporosis, you're especially likely to develop this bone-eroding illness. The good news is that you can take steps now to build strong, sturdy bones for life.

Chances are, you wish there were more hours in the day. Every time you get a breather, it seems like errands and to-dos rush in to fill the space. Learn how to make it easy on yourself to reduce the stressful trips to the bank, the drugstore, the supermarket and everywhere else. You’ll save time and enjoy a less-harried life.