But while diabetics in the past may have thought they were doomed to a life of deprivation, we now know that’s not the case—you just have to be smart about it. That’s why we took five classic comfort-food favorites and came up with healthier versions that would be right at home in Deen’s kitchen, but sans the high-glycemic carbohydrates and saturated fat that can wreak havoc on your blood sugar—and your heart....

Prevention: Tell us about your business, Breast Cancer Yoga.Ross: I used to have a large yoga studio and it was fulfilling for a long time, but somehow something always tugged at me to do more. So I decided to sell it and focus on breast cancer survivors. Looking around I saw that the occasional breast cancer class, but these teachers weren’t trained in the knowledge of surgery, lymphedema, and fatigue....

A new study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed the dietary patterns and breast cancer incidence among nearly 92,000 women in the California Teachers Study. The researchers identified five general eating patterns: high fat and protein (meat and fried food); high carb (convenience foods such as pizza, burritos and spaghetti); ethnic (lentils, legumes, soy and rice); plant-based (high in fruits and veggies); and salad and wine (greens, low-fat dressing, fish, and wine)....

Frankincense Toner Frankincense essential oil encourages cell turnover and promotes the wound healing—making it a great oil for slow-to-recuperate mature skin. Apply a few drops of the toner to cotton wool and sweep across the forehead, down the nose, and across cheeks to remove dirt and make-up. Makes 3½ fluid oz Ingredients 2 ½ fluid oz mineral water 1 tsp glycerin 3 drops frankincense essential oil 1 drop myrrh essential oil Instructions1....

And here’s some bad news for you, crankypants: Not only are you likely hungry, but you may also be feeling pain more acutely. Food deprivation has been linked to greater sensitivity to pain, according to a study in the Journal of Psychophysiology. More from Prevention: Eating Mistakes That Can Make You Gain In the study, 32 women were monitored in a controlled hospital environment. Twelve participants were served regular meals and snacks, while the others weren’t allowed to ingest anything except for non-carbonated water for two days....

In another study, in Taiwan, researchers reported that six sessions of acupressure given over a month relieved lower-back pain and improved movement 89% better than the same amount of physical therapy. What’s more, acupressure’s benefits held up at the 6-month follow-up. FoodScience of Vermont’s devil’s claw extract is equivalent to the formulation used in the studies. Take two tablets a day. Or try Nature’s Way white willow bark capsules with 15% salicin (one or two daily)—just be sure to check with your doc before adding new supplements to your regime....

Yet there’s one DIY hitch: Most recipes for homemade nutrition bars and bites are super low in protein—and often high in sugar, albeit from natural sweeteners, but still, if you’re going to mix up some fig balls, shouldn’t they be super clean? But don’t worry—we’ve weeded those ones out and culled the nine most Instagram-worthy, clean-eating energy bars from our favorite bloggers. Chocolate Fig Energy BitesRecipe from: Amy’s Healthy Baking Packed with fudgy flavor from unsweetened cocoa powder, these chocolate fig bites might be a better pick-me-up than your mid-afternoon coffee (gasp!...

Rest Your Eyes Our experts say that it’s the best way to relieve eye strain. And that’s easier than you may think. “You can do it while you’re on the phone,” says Samuel L. Guillory, MD. “If you don’t need to read or write, just close your eyes while you’re talking. Depending on how much time you spend on the phone each day, you may be able to rest your eyes for almost an hour or two daily....

Alas, think again. New research from Tufts University has found that the most ordered items—cheeseburgers, French fries, and grilled chicken sandwiches—at the country’s three largest fast-food chains have approximately the same number of calories and amount of sodium and saturated fat as they did 17 years ago. (The only dramatic change was a reduction in trans fat, which had all but dropped off the map by 2009 thanks to FDA labeling regulations....

BMI of 25 to 29.9 Measure your middle. Evidence suggests that where you carry excess weight is more important than how much you lug around, and belly weight is the most dangerous. A waist that’s more than 35 inches (40 for men) means too much belly fat—a risk factor for heart disease and diabetes. If you’re in the danger zone, try to lose 5 to 10% of your body weight and also shrink your waistline....

Sweat summary: Work up a sweat while having fun with the DVD’s 11 high-energy Bollywood dance routines that target common trouble spots like your arms and abs. Sweat factor: Medium sweat Mood: Lively What we liked: Routines are short so you never get bored. What we didn’t like: The music volume needed to be pumped up—way up! Bollywood beats are sexy, fun, and infectious and really make you want to start dancing, yet sometimes we could barely hear the music....

BroccoliEuropean Journal of Dentistry Despite its unpopularity with the under-10 set, this cruciferous veggie packs some serious benefits for your teeth, according to researchers from the Bauru School of Dentistry in Brazil. Their study, published in the , found that the iron present in broccoli may form an acid-resistant coating on the surface of your choppers. That coating reduces contact between acidic foods and drinks—like soda—and the enamel of your teeth....

*Excerpt from Soaked, Slathered, and Seasoned: A Complete Guide to Flavoring Food for the Grill by Elizabeth Karmel reprinted courtesy of Wiley. Charcoal vs. gas There are two kinds of grills: charcoal and gas. If you’re looking to buy a grill, here’s how to decide which kind you want: Charcoal. If you like the hands-on experience of building a fire and you can wait 30 minutes for the coals to be ready, charcoal is for you....

You touched your face. You just can’t keep your hands off yourself: People touch their faces an average of nearly four times per hour, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health. Why is that a problem? Well, your desk harbors hundreds of times more bacteria per square inch than the toilet seats in your office building, according to researchers at the University of Arizona. So when you rest your hands on a germy surface and then bring them to your forehead, it increases your likelihood of getting sick—and breaking out, too....

Now, almost four years later, Russo said she is cancer-free. She and Chopra recently sat down with Dr. Manny Alvarez, senior managing health editor of FoxNews.com, to share some tips on how anyone can help heal themselves from the inside out. More from Fox: 22-Year-Old Cancer Survivor’s Insurance Quest “When I was first diagnosed, I asked if they could fix it; they said yes,” Russo told FoxNews.com. “I went through chemo and surgery, came back for a test and found that it had now metastasized to my lung....

My Favorite HamNiman Ranch Nitrite-Free Applewood-Smoked Ham Nitrites are used to preserve color, flavor, and shelf life. But they may increase cancer risk when consumed in large quantities over time. Companies such as Niman Ranch choose to nix nitrites in some products in favor of healthier methods–careful sanitation, strict temperature controls (which keep bacteria from multiplying), and nature-made preservatives. And, a 3-ounce serving of Niman Ranch’s ham provides about 50% less sodium than traditional brands....

Their sweet heat is a nutritional bargain at 35 calories and 65 mg of sodium—plus 48% of your daily vitamin C—per ⅓ cup. Couscous-Filled Peppadew Poppers 2 jars (14 oz each) of mild Peppadews (about 36 total) ⅓ c whole wheat couscous2 Tbsp goat cheese2 tsp extra virgin olive oil¼ c chopped fresh parsley2 Tbsp pine nuts, coarsely choppedSalt and pepper to taste RINSE Peppadews and drain upside down on paper towels....

More of an evolution, he says. In what he calls his first real chef’s job, at New Orleans’ famed Commander’s Palace, “I really, really wanted to make a name for myself.” The best way to do that, he thought, was to get tip-top ingredients. “I convinced this farmer to grow vegetables and herbs for us,” he says. “And we raised hogs and quail and rabbits organically, in the early ’80s, when no one talked about organic food....

Coffee’s benefits may not be due solely to its caffeine high, because depression protection doesn’t extend to all caffeinated drinks. (Cola was among the many sweetened beverages linked to a higher risk of depression, and drinks with artificial sweeteners were even more strongly linked.) Coffee’s mood-lifting effect might be traced to its antioxidants, says lead researcher Honglei Chen, PhD, an epidemiologist at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. So drink up: There’s also research that indicates regular coffee consumption delays the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and protects against type 2 diabetes....