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Posted: 05/21/2013
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Well, maybe not. Studies have shown that fructose, the natural sugar common to sweet fruits, can actually be more difficult for the body to process than regular sugar. What’s worse is that the fruits that we most commonly eat today have been bred for maximum fructose content, forcing the body to handle even more...
Posted: 05/08/2013
Obvious statement alert: Eating vegetables is an essential part of a healthy diet, no bones about it. Unfortunately, vegetables don’t come with an instruction book, so many people convince themselves that as long as they’re eating a veggie, they’re doing something healthy for their body, regardless of how it’s been prepared. Vegetables are loaded...
Posted: 03/20/2013
One quick search around the web for “best calorie burners” or any derivative of that will produce thousands and thousands of results that outline which exercises burn the most calories, how many calories they burn per minute, and how to craft a workout routine that burns the most calories in only 4.3 minutes. That’s all well and good (with the exception...
Posted: 03/07/2013
Nutrition: calories 150.2, fat 6.2, carbs. 23.7, fiber 3.6, protein 2.8 Ingredients:1 bag 100 calorie microwave popcorn (6 cups popped)1 cup kix cereal3/4 cup Cocoa puffs cereal1/2 cup Fiber one cereal (original)1 cup baby puffs (you can find this in the baby isle of your market. 1/2 cup only has 25 calories and they come in so many different flavors. The one I chose for...
Posted: 02/28/2013
Check out this image of Kale.... a great option to add to a meal.
Posted: 02/19/2013
Hungry? Grab a snickers….or not! Most of us are concerned with what we put into our body and at times we grab what’s most convenient. I can’t tell you how many times that I’ve bought dreadful food out of a matter of convenience, but for the times I can, I will say it’s ultimately my fault. I can cook so many snacks or meals that are healthy for...
Posted: 02/19/2013
The good news is that once December 22 hits, and winter officially starts, the days do get longer. The not-so-good news—especially for the 2 to 3 percent of people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and the 15 percent who experience milder “winter blues”—is that spring doesn’t roll around until March 21. Only 28 more days now!!!Daily...
Posted: 01/31/2013
Do your heart a favor and "Go Red!" this month by including these heart-healthy red foods into your daily diet....
Posted: 01/10/2013
When roasted with slices of fresh garlic, Brussels sprouts turn into a vegetable everyone will love. 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and cut in half 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preheat oven to 375°F. In a glass baking dish, toss Brussels sprouts with...
Posted: 08/16/2012
While dropping sugar all together may seem difficult, gradually reducing your sugar intake can make a big difference on the way you feel.