Reposted from May 23, 2012 You’re thirsty, but you’re trying to be health conscious. So, you grab the new Pepsi Max or Coke Zero. Maybe you are still drinking your old favorite standbys such as Diet Pepsi or Diet Coke. Either way, it’s so much better to have zero calorie soda than have a soda […]
Reposted from May 9, 2012 To eat organic or not to eat organic, that is the question. Perhaps the real question is what’s the difference and does it really matter? The first thing you notice with organic food is that it may not be as supersized with perfect shapes or as colorful as conventional food. […]
Reposted from April 25, 2012 We all know the benefits of exercise. Of course it’s good for you. So, why don’t we all do it? No time, no desire, it’s boring. Personally, I don’t really love exercising. However, I do it almost every day. As with everything I do in my life, I prefer the […]
Aspartame, better known as NutraSweet or Equal seems like a no brainer when trying to watch your calories, right? All of the marketing would lead your to believe that with its zero calories and zero sugar, there should be zero guilt. It’s in everything, too. From soda to vitamin water to flavored water to sugar […]
Reposted from March 30, 2012 So many of us think that sugar is heaven and makes us feel so good. And it does, BUT that “good” is what makes it so addictive. We eat a small amount and it increases our desire for more. Without it, we go through withdrawal symptoms such as cravings, mood […]
Grilling and July 4th weekend go hand in hand. It certainly is one of those great American traditions that most of us will be partaking in at some point this holiday weekend. The good news is that grilling is generally considered a healthy way to cook. However, the not-so-good news is that studies have shown […]
I grew up on milk like most of us. My favorite was dipping Oreos or chocolate chip cookies in it. Yum. However, when I became a mom, I became more interested about the food I was feeding my children. First, I started reading food labels. I thought it was weird that regular pasteurized milk was […]
No fat. Low fat. We’ve all been conditioned to think that these words lead to good health. The truth is that we NEED fat. Yes, the saturated fats such as meat, dairy products, some oils (olive and coconut) and tropical plants (coconuts and avocados). In fact, when you eat fats as part of […]
That little white box labeled Nutrition Facts gives us important information that tells us about the food we buy. OK, but what does it all mean and what should we really be looking for? Serving Size– This indicates an assumed serving for a person on a 2,000-calorie daily diet. Beware of the amount you would […]
Re posted from March 8, 2012 Know what you put in your body and read your food labels! When you go to the Supermarket, try to shop the perimeter. There, you will find more wholesome foods with fewer ingredients. Yes, less is more. As you enter into the middle of any supermarket, that’s where the […]