Inside the White House garden

Summer may be wrapping up, but that’s no excuse to stop eating those homegrown veggies, according to your first lady, Michelle Obama.

This week, Mrs. Obama took us behind the White House gates, to show the country the White House garden, one of the key tools the Obama family uses to stay healthy. But even on the campaign trial, Obama says she made small changes, like adding fruits and veggies and losing the soda, to get her family fit and healthy even on the road.

Hear from the first lady herself, and watch her in action alongside kids from Washington, D.C.

Risky Business: horrific health habits of the American teenager

Being a teenager is hard enough without having to worry about the food pyramid every time your tummy rumbles, but the “freshman 15” is evidence enough that teens are doing something wrong.

New college students make lifestyle choices for the first time, which can be both exciting and scary. Unfortunately, most tend to abuse their freedom with less sleep, more alcohol, and fewer fresh fruits and veggies. A typical college diet seems to consist of ramen noodles, beer, and cereal (yuck). They are also prone to skipping meals and over-caffeinating.