Caffeine naturally occurs in many beverages and foods such as coffee, tea, chocolate, etc. If you are one of the many people who rely on caffeine’s stimulant to get yourself moving in the morning, you may have wondered how much is too much. To start, let’s take a look at what caffeine does in your […]
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Tips for Making a Lean Burger Flavorful and Juicey
It has been said many times that burgers are best if they are made from 80% lean ground beef because the extra fat makes them moist and juicy. However, the added fat comes at a cost. It adds a lot of extra calories and saturated fat which raises cholesterol levels and is not good for […]
Review of Apps to Track Food Intakes
In the Spring Issue of Food & Nutrition Magazine, there was a review of the 10 most popular, free weight-management apps. Since more and more people are using smart phone, I frequently get questions about which apps are good to track intakes/calories. So, I thought I would share the results of the review, which are […]