Currently, there is not a specific limit set on how much sugar one should eat, and you will find different guidelines depending on where you look. The Dietary Reference Intake Reports of the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition boards suggest that you limit sugars to a maximum of 25% of your total calories. […]
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Cereal That Won’t Leave You Hungry Mid-Morning
When you walk through the grocery store, it is easy to see that cereal is one of the most popular breakfast choices. After all, how many other foods take up an entire isle of the store? Cereal can be a great choice because it is quick and easy, it tastes great and it can be […]
Fat-Free Vs. Regular: What Should I Choose?
Food shopping can be so confusing, especially with all of the different health claims and information on product labels. One question that people often ask is whether they should choose reduced-fat or regular products. The answer to that question really depends on the product, and reading the food label can be the best way to […]
Diet Can Help Manage Gout
Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by too much uric acid in the body. An attack of gout can be extremely painful and causes sudden stiffness, warmth and swelling within a joint. Much of this pain is caused by crystals that can form in the joints when uric acid levels get high. […]
Hydration and Pre-Competition Meals for Marathons.
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Philadelphia Takes Menu Labeling to a New Level
There is good news for all of you health-conscious people living in Philadelphia. A law just passed last week requiring chain restaurants (those with more than 15 stores nationwide) to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards. But move over New York City, Philadelphia’s new law is the most stringent in the country. In […]
Is Your Diet Causing You to Lose Muscle?
Whether or not you are an athlete, maintaining muscle mass is important for strength, keeping your metabolism up and maintaining physical independence later in life. Protein helps to build and maintain muscle mass, so it is important to ensure that your meeting your protein needs with your diet. However, new research done by Susan Hewlings, […]
Healthy Treats for Halloween
With Halloween right around the corner, the supermarket shelves are filled with candy for the trick or treaters. But at Halloween, the only thing scarier than some of the ghoulish costumes you will see is the nutrition fact panel on the back of some of these sweet treats. So, if you are concerned about how […]
Do You Want Cereal With That Sugar?
“There is at least as much sugar in several kids’ cereals as there is in as a glazed doughnut from Dunkin’ Donuts”. This is what consumer reports found when they analyzed the top 27 cereals marketed to children. In fact, they found that “2 cereals are more than 50% sugar, and nine others are more […]
10 Tips to Increase Energy Levels
We all have days where we feel like we’re dragging a little, and that is normal. But what do you do when energy levels stay low? In addition to making sure you are getting an adequate amount of sleep, the following are 10 tips to help increase energy levels: 1.) Get a physical checkup to […]