There have been many studies that have shown that people tend to consume more food if they are eating in front of the TV than they would if they ate at the kitchen table. This is because the TV can distract us which make us lose track of how much we have eaten and we […]
Monthly Archives: December 2010
Sauces: Which One Should I Choose?
It can be challenging to determine the amount of calories when eating out, especially if dishes have sauces on them. When a restaurant has nutrition facts available, it is always best to look at them either on-line before going to the restaurant or ask to see the nutrition facts before ordering. However, this information is […]
Foods That Improve/Prevent High Blood Pressure
When people think about dietary changes to improve blood pressure, the first, and often the only thing that comes to mind is reducing sodium (salt) intakes. While reducing sodium intakes to the recommended level (~1,500-2,400 mg/day) does play a major role in improving blood pressure, there are other dietary changes that often get overlooked. So […]