Portion control with fat can be an important part of weight management since fat is very high in calories. For example, a teaspoon of oil or a teaspoon of butter is approximately 50 calories. While olive oil, canola oil and peanut oil are much better for heart health then butter is, they are just as […]
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Desserts that Will Warm Your Heart: All for Under 200 Calories
During the hot days of summer, a bowl of fresh berries with whipped topping can make a great dessert, but during these winter months, just the thought of a cold dessert can be enough to make you shiver. Warm up your dessert without packing on the winter weight by trying the following recipes which are […]
New “Dietary Guidlines for Americans” Released This Week
Every five years the government comes out with new “Dietary Guidelines for Americans”, and on Monday the 2010 guidelines were released. Many of the major recommendations from 2005 have remained the same, but there were a few changes. For example, there is a greater focus on weight management since obesity rates have been rapidly increasing […]