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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 →

Faux Health Foods

May 8, 2010

In the old days, differentiating healthy foods from unhealthy foods was simple; fruits and vegetables were healthy, sweets and fried foods were not. However, today, this distinction is not so clear. “Healthy” products are popping up left and right on … Continue reading →

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Is Light Beer Really Guilt-Free?

April 18, 2010

Among all forms of alcohol, beer is often given the worst wrap when it comes to alcohol’s effect on weight. This stigma is likely due to the fact that beer contains a fair amount of calories, as well as carbohydrates, … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Trivia

February 13, 2010

Valentine’s Day Special Trivia: If your significant other is watching his/her weight, you may want to buy him/her a bag of the “Be Mine” valentine heart candies rather than chocolate kisses. Compare the calorie/fat content below: 6 Hershey’s kisses- 150calories, … Continue reading →

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Test Your Nutrition Factoid Knowledge

December 22, 2009

See how many you can guess correctly: 1)Which is a nutritionally superior snack- chocolate or gummy bears? 2)True/False: Lactaid non-fat milk is nutritionally different from regular non-fat milk. 3)Which of the following can help ease digestion? a. Grapefruit b. Basil … Continue reading →

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Eating For Peak Performance

November 8, 2009

Whether you are hitting the gym for just 30 minutes or are training for a triathlon, what you eat can greatly impact your performance. The base of any athlete’s diet should consist of unprocessed wholesome foods and incorporate a mixture … Continue reading →

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Are You a Nutrition Expert?

May 2, 2009

While not everyone performs surgery, designs websites, or trades stocks, eating food is something that everyone does. Many people consider themselves “experts” when it comes to nutrition and food. This bite tests some basic nutrition knowledge to see if those so … Continue reading →

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Fro-Yo: Nutritious Snack or Decadent Dessert?

January 13, 2009

Over the past year, hundreds of frozen yogurt chains have popped up throughout the country…Pinkberry, Penguins, Tasti D’lite, Red Mango, Menchies, TCBY, etc. Many people assume that frozen yogurt is much healthier than ice cream, lower in calories and fat, … Continue reading →

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Superfruits: Do they have Superpowers?

November 18, 2008

“Superfruit” is a term that is being used by marketers of late to classify fruits that have, in their view, exceptional nutrient and antioxidant qualities. Exotic fruits such as goji berries, acai and mangosteen are some of the select fruits … Continue reading →