Nutrition Articles, Weight Loss Tips, and Healthy Food Guides

Cutting the Cheese: the Healthy Way

March 8, 2011

Cheese- who doesn’t like it? Not many…in fact, there are some people who seem unable to go a day without it! Whether on a sandwich, salad, burger, crackers, potato, or even fries, cheese is popping up everywhere! At the turn … Continue reading →

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To Soy or Not to Soy

March 7, 2011

From soy chicken cutlets, soy milk, and soy-based meat substitutes, to soy nuts, chips, soy-based energy bars, and protein powders…soy products are popping up everywhere! This trend is secondary to the highly publicized research on soy’s health benefits. Before overstocking your shelves … Continue reading →

Acrylamide: A Cancer Causing Agent In Your Food?

March 1, 2011

When you hear that eating certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, decreases your risk of cancer, there is a pretty good chance you will start incorporating them into your diet. On the flip side, if a particular food may … Continue reading →

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RED: The Color of Love … and Heart-Healthy Foods

February 14, 2011

Whip up a delicious Valentine’s Day meal for your significant other using heart-healthy red foods Red wine Why it’s good for you: Red wine contains ethanol, resveratrol and phytochemicals. How to consume it: Moderation is key! To reap the heart-healthy … Continue reading →

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Thai-tastic

January 20, 2011

Eating Thai cuisine can be a nutritious and tasty choice as there are plenty of healthy and delicious options to choose from. Many dishes are based around vegetables and lean protein and contain a variety of herbs and spices. These … Continue reading →

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How Well Do You Know What You Are Eating?

November 16, 2010

Questions: 1) Which of the following foods contains the LEAST amount of calcium? a. 1/2 cup cottage cheese b. 1 cup broccoli c. 1 cup navy beans d. 1 cup kale e. 3oz salmon filet with bones 2) Which of … Continue reading →

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A Sprinkle a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!

November 10, 2010

Have you ever consumed a spice to help relieve nausea, diarrhea or to soothe painful menstrual cramps? Believe it or not, a daily dose of cinnamon may help! Read on to learn about some of the health benefits of this … Continue reading →

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Feeding Responsibility

November 8, 2010

When it comes to feeding children, I am often asked “how much does my kid need to eat?” and then I hear statements like “I don’t think my child eats enough” or “He doesn’t eat anything! I am always struggling … Continue reading →

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Top 10 for 2010

October 25, 2010

Many of us are trying to start off 2010 with some health related New Year’s resolutions. One of the best ways to stay on a healthy eating plan is to enjoy what you are eating and to never let yourself … Continue reading →

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Waist to Height Ratio: The New Determinant of Health Risk

July 17, 2010

BMI or Body Mass Index, a ratio of weight to height, has long been considered one of the best measures for assessing overall health risk.Getting your BMI into a healthy range used to be considered a top health priority. However, … Continue reading →

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