Grow It, Then Eat It

Your child doesn't like green beans? Have him grow his own. In a recent study, preschool-age children who planted, weeded, watered and harvested a plot showed increases in their willingness to eat vegetables, especially green beans. "Gardening lets children make a connection between their food and where it comes from," says study author and dietitian Suandra Lorenz. And this may make the kids less likely to think vegetables are icky.

Hungry Monkey

Walking, strutting and making impressions will surely make even the most ardent supporter of the south beach diet hungry. Don't fret, you can always say it's your cheat day. Hungry Monkey burgers will make you want more.