The Dirty Dozen
Healthy eating can include a lot of components, from picking the right foods to cooking them in the most nutritious way. Leaving one holiday and quickly moving toward another, staying…
As Sweet as Sugar
No getting around it, we Americans have a sweet tooth. Most of us eat the equivalent of 22 teaspoons, approximately 350 calories, of sugar a day. For those who are…
Nutrition Facts Label
As mentioned last week, what we need to focus on is a true change towards healthy eating for a lifetime, versus quick weight loss schemes that may harm us more…
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating is simple, according to Marion Nestle, who expresses the mainstream view of healthy eating: “The basic principles of good diets are so simple that I can summarize them in just…
The Problem Is…
The weight often comes back. Most fad diets promote a “quick fix” and don’t teach healthy eating plans. They tend to be restrictive, boring, and difficult to follow over the…
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Fad Diets
For the next four weeks we will delve into the world of fad diets, what they really are and what they really do for you. We’ll discuss a few of…
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Most stuffed peppers are made because there's leftover rice around, but not this one! Steamed cauliflower is used in place of rice, just to add yet another veggie. You can…
Healthy Living and a Balanced Diet
A diet based on starchy foods such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta; with plenty of fruit and vegetables; some protein-rich foods such as meat, fish and lentils; some milk and dairy…
Keys to a Healthy Diet
Not all the nutrients and other substances in foods that contribute to good health have been identified, so eating a wide assortment of foods helps ensure that you get all…