There are an estimated 12 million Americans who suffer from Food Allergies and an even greater number of people who have intolerances to certain foods. The most common culprits are peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, fish, eggs, milk, wheat and soy products. Since many of these foods are abundant in our food supply, trying to eliminate […]
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My Top Cereal Picks
When you walk down the cereal aisle in the grocery store it can feel completely overwhelming because there are so many choices. To make things more confusing, things that appear healthy at first glance (like raisin bran, granola, etc.) are often loaded with added sugar and are high in calories when actually read the label. […]
New Product: Create Your Own Gluten-Free Cereal
I just received an e-mail from Custom Choice Cereal, a company that makes Gluten-Free Cereals. I had never heard of the company until today, but I think their product sounds interesting so I wanted to pass along the information for any of you with Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance. Custom Choice Cereal allows individuals […]
Drink Up to Slim Down
Something as simple as drinking two cups (16 oz) of water before meals could help with weight loss. A recent study was done on 55-75 year olds who were classified as overweight or obese. All individuals were instructed to follow a low-calorie/low-fat diet, and half of the individuals were also told to drink 2 cups […]
Today Show Features “5-Ingredient, 500-Calorie Dinners”
Figuring out “what’s for dinner” can often be a challenge, especially when you have a busy schedule that doesn’t leave a lot of time for food prep. This week on the today show, there was a clip featuring two five-ingredient meals that are under 500 calories and very well balanced. Since it’s always great to […]
Most Americans Are Overeating Sugar, Are You?
I have written several times about the importance of limiting added sugars in the diet, and this month another article came out in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, once again confirming these recommendations. “Added sugars” are defined as the sugar used in processed and prepared foods (i.e. sodas, cakes, ice cream) and the […]
Does the Fullbar™ Really Fill You Up?
The “Fullbar™” is popping up more and more in retailers, and you may have seen it in places like CVS and Bed Bath and Beyond. If you have seen one of the eye catching displays, you may have wondered “does this bar really work?” Well, I’ll give you my opionion… To start, let’s go over […]
Keep Things Simple if You Want Your Child to Eat More Veggies
For parents who struggle with getting their children to eat vegetables, the results of a recent study conducted by Dutch researchers may be helpful. In this study, vegetables were cooked in a variety of ways (i.e. steamed, boiled, grilled, deep fried, stir-fried and mashed) and then children, ages 4-12 years old, were asked which way […]
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Worse for You Than Sugar?
There has been a lot of controversy about high fructose corn syrup over the past few years. Some people will say that you should avoid any products with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) because it is one of the main causes of the obesity epidemic we are seeing in this country. It is said that […]
Do EasyTone Shoes Really Make it Easier to Tone?
There is a lot of buzz about the new toning shoes like the Sketcher’s Shape-Ups and Rebock’s EasyTone Shoes. After all, who wouldn’t want to wear shoes that “burn more calories, tone muscles, improve posture and reduce joint stress”? Can these shoes really “tone your butt up to 28 percent more than regular sneakers just […]