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Fruits, Veggies….and Chips?
Dec 9th
There’s a little funny-business going on in the produce section of my local supermarket. There, nestled next to the apples, are cartons of caramel sauce. Tucked in by the strawberries are tubs of chocolate glaze. There’s neon-orange cheese sauce alongside the fresh chili peppers, and a huge display of tortilla chips next to the avocados. More >
The Package says “Medium” – But the Calories Say “Large”
Dec 8th
I rarely eat when I go to the movies, but when we went last weekend, my husband was in the mood for some popcorn. We ordered a bag to share – choosing a “medium” size for no other reason than a “small” size sounded…well, “small”… and “large” sounded more like “family size”. So when we More >
Lean Mean Protein
Oct 23rd
Did you know that making one small change in your diet can help you lose more than 6 kg a year? Just by choosing a lean piece of meat over a high-fat one each day! Skinless chicken breast over the same amount of prime rib, or 95 % lean ground beef over 85 % lean, More >
Negative Calorie Foods – Wishful Thinking
Oct 4th
Foods that contain a lot of water and a lot of fiber are sometimes touted as negative calorie foods since they contain fewer calories than the calories your body uses in order to digest and process them. But when you do the math, negative calorie foods don’t add up to a magic bullet for weight More >
Cheese – The Healthier Options
Sep 8th
Cheese is a great way to boost your calcium intake. On a gram-to-gram basis, cheddar cheese has almost six times the amount of calcium that milk has – but that’s because it’s so concentrated. Beware if you’re trying to lose weight though – the fat is concentrated too. In fact, 100 g cheese is just More >
3 DIET CHANGES FOR BETTER HEALTH!
Aug 1st
Eating better doesn’t have to be complicated. The road to better health seems like an uphill battle. With every small step you take and each healthy decision you make, you do get closer to your goal of improved health. One of the most effective ways to do this is by eating a balanced, healthy diet. More >
The Benefits of Exercising
Jul 19th
Most people know that exercise is important for weight loss and preventing heart disease, and there are a wide range of other scientifically proven benefits to exercising daily. Whether you like to walk, jog, bike, swim, or play an active sport, you can improve your health by maintaining a regular exercise regimen. Twenty minutes a More >
Plan to Live Healthy
Jul 11th
“A little planning goes a long way,” says Johnson. “Eating healthy never happens by accident.” For the most part, neither do good fitness, skin protection, healthy teeth, weight loss, and social ties. Many of these habits take effort that need to be scheduled into busy lives. The more detail you include in your plan, the More >
