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Put tempting foods out of sight
May 7th
When foods are out of sight, you’re much less likely to eat them. If you can’t keep them out of the house altogether, then stash your tempting high calorie foods on high shelves, or in opaque containers so you don’t see them. At the same time, put the healthy items up front and center. Keep a More >
What Makes Us Overeat?
May 3rd
By Susan Bowerman, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D. Most of us would like to think that we’re in charge of how much we eat. We trust our bodies to tell us when we’re full, and that after we’re done, we have a good sense of how much we’ve eaten. If only it were true. “Research tells us More >
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 >
