Want to live longer? Here’s an interesting fact about exercise. A research study followed over 9,750 men over the course of 5 years. A maximal exercise test was done in the beginning and at the end of the study to determine fitness levels; the findings show a strong correlation between fitness levels and mortality rates. […]
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Kitchen Tool Helps Cut the Added Fat and Calories
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 […]
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 […]
A New Year; A New and Improved You!
Over the past few weeks, chances are that there were a few extra calories that crept into the diet with all of the holiday parties and meals. However, now that the holidays are over and schedules are getting back to normal, it is a great time to start to refocus on your health. The following […]
Turning Off the Computer at Meals May Help Take Off the Weight
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 […]
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 […]
V8 Splash: A Splash of Fruit in A LOT of Sugar
The other day I was at my parent’s house for breakfast and they put a “V8 Splash Juice Drink” on the table. They said it was the first time they had bought it, so I picked it up to read the nutrition label, and I was very surprised at what I found. When you think […]
A New Cookbook May Help Sneak Veggies into Family-Favorite Dishes
Most adults in America aren’t eating the recommended 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and most kids are eating even less. Needless to say, fruits and vegetables are truly natures’ “superfoods” that are packed with vitamins and minerals which are essential for overall health and they aid in the growth and development of children. Many […]