With the oil still gushing into the ocean, it appears the government is trying to reassure consumers that their seafood is, and will be safe. I’m personally not sure how they will do this, but I’m glad they are attempting it. It also appears to be a good step in trying to salvage as much of the [...]

If you eat any type of fish you very likely “got mercury.” That’s because nearly all fish contain at least some mercury, and some are at very high and dangerous levels. So there are some things about mercury and mercury poisoning you need to know. Fish are a great source of high quality protein, low in saturated fat, contain omega-3 [...]

It’s officially Water Week at Living the Run!!! Take the pledge to drink more H20 and less of the sugary sodas and energy drinks. Let us know if you will be taking part by checking “yes” or “no” in this week’s poll question to the right. “But I only drink diet soda.” Diet is way [...]

Once again it’s time to check your cupboards! Kellogg Company is recalling about 28 million boxes of cereal according to the Associated Press. There were several reports of certain cereals having a foul odor, and apparently five people reported nausea and vomiting.  The four cereals being recalled are Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops, and Honey Smacks. Some [...]

With the drastic increase in organic sales over the past few years, there is a new question concerning when we should buy organic, and when we should keep the extra money in our pockets. For a lot of people this is a great question. Especially since times are tough and we still want to eat as healthy [...]

Ditch the tortilla and get your favorite burrito bare. This is an easy way to eat healthy while still getting plenty of protein and other essential vitamins and nutrients. Don’t get me wrong, I love the tortillas, but they aren’t doing much for you except adding extra calories  to your meal. If you can’t toss the [...]

Soy and dairy milk went toe to toe and put up a brutal fight against each other in last week’s LTR poll. But in the end it was soy milk doing a body good and getting a last second knockout to win by a single vote as the top “milk of choice” for LTR readers. [...]

Detox diets seem to be the latest and greatest health fad these days. From super star celebrities to your average weekend warriors, a lot of people are looking to get the junk out of their bodies and are detoxing. But are they safe, and are they really healthy? This question seems to be debated by [...]

Insert your own joke anywhere you would like. In fact, we should probably have a headline writing contest of some sort for this story. It’s pretty funny, but only if Magic Power Coffee isn’t in your kitchen, or under your mattress. Actually, this is definitely a serious matter, and that’s why I wanted to let [...]

Putting canned tuna to the mercury test. That’s exactly what  CBS 5 consumer reporter Sue Kwon did when she conducted her own experiment, and was the subject of her own report. Kwon ate 20 cans of tuna for 20 straight days. On day 20 her doctor called and said,”I want you to stop your experiment. It’s [...]