Move over Jared, it looks like Christine has taken the spotlight away from the Subway and has put it on Taco Bell. With the heavy advertising done by Taco Bell over the past two weeks, I’ve already started to get several questions about the “Drive-Thru-Diet”. For those who have not seen the commercials yet…Christine, the […]
Category Archives: Nutrition
Produce: What’s in Season During the Holiday Season?
In June, I wrote about which fruits and vegetables were in season over the summer. However, now that summer is over many people feel that the produce is not as “fresh” or as flavorful. The good news is that there are still many fruits and vegetables that are “in season” during the fall and winter […]
How to Measure Pasta
When it comes to portion control, there are few foods that are more confusing than pasta. Some questions I get frequently are: What is a serving? Is a serving based on dry or cooked pasta? How do I know how I measure uncooked pasta, so I get the appropriate amount of cooked pasta? Today, I […]
How Long Does it Take to Get Fit?
Last week, I heard an advertisement on the radio for the “4-minute gym” which actually made me sigh out loud. Yet another company is taking advantage of people by promoting a “quick fix” to make money. So, when I saw an article this week on “How Long Does it Take to Get Fit?” in my […]
When Should You Buy Organic?
We hear the term organic all the time and now there are so many organic foods available in the grocery stores. But what does the term “organic” mean? Organic refers to the way in which a food is grown. Agricultural crops must meet certain specifications in order to label their products as “organic”. Farmers are […]
Tis the Season for Fresh Produce: Find Out What’s in Season Now
Fruits and vegetables are jam packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. They also provide a lot of volume for the calories, so they can be very filling and aid in weight management. For these reasons among others, they are truly some of the healthiest foods around. The bad news is that most Americans don’t […]
Childhood Obesity and Food Allergies…Are They Related?
Food allergies have been on the rise along with childhood obesity. Is this a coincidence? Not necessarily. Researchers studied over 4,000 children and found that overweight or obese children are 25% more likely to have food allergies and are over 50% more likely to be allergic to milk. While researchers are uncertain as to how […]
Alcoholic Beverages: The Calories May Surprise You
There are a lot of misconceptions as to which alcoholic beverage is the “best” choice when trying to watch calories. Many people gravitate toward hard alcohol because they feel that it is a better choice than beer, but this is not necessarily true. In fact, just 1.5 ounces (a shot glass) of hard alcohol often […]
The Truth About Acai Supplements
Acai supplements have become extremely popular recently, and it is no surprise when you look at the ads. Who wouldn’t want to take a supplement that “melts off the pounds”, detoxifies the body and is great source of antioxidants. In fact, it almost sounds too good to be true…and that’s because it is too good […]
Too Little Sleep May Lead to Diabetes
Lack of sleep has been linked to several health problems such as increased risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity and certain types of cancers. Last week, researchers added another reason to make sure that you are getting adequate sleep. They found that people who get less than 6 hours of sleep per night are 4.5 […]