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Do You Suffer from Portion Distortion?
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04Sep2014
Americans as a group simply eat too much. We have lost perspective. In the 1960s, Coca Cola was served in 16 ounce bottles and their advertising claimed that “one bottle serves a whole family.” Today, we buy 32 ounce “large-sized” drinks and then go back for a refill before leaving the restaurant.
20 years ago a coffee was about 8 ounces and contained 45 calories – and that was with a bit of milk and sugar. Today, a Grande Café Mocha at Starbucks is 16 ounces and contains 330 calories. Movie popcorn used to come in containers that held about … Read the rest
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Tagged calories, healthy choices, Nutrition Facts, portion size
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Get Ready for Football Season
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29Aug2014
Healthy Meals in a Snap
Football season is upon us again and that means football parties! When you host one of these parties, or even when you’re just enjoying a game with your family, make healthy snacks to munch on.
How do you go beyond simple “chips and dips,” while still keeping it quick and easy? How do you create tasty, healthy appetizers that don’t require long hours in the kitchen? There are lots of great appetizers that can be created in a snap.
Here are 5 ideas for your next party:
Parmesan Zucchini Sticks. Healthy finger foods that are … Read the rest
Posted in healthy meals in a snap, recipes
Tagged calories, family cooking, healthy choices, holiday eating, vegetables
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Are New Food Labels Coming?
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05Mar2014
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just announced proposed changes to food labeling. Their proposal reflects concerns about the high obesity rate in the U.S. and the quality (or lack of quality) of the American diet.
The FDA is proposing that bigger, bolder print be used for the number of calories per serving. They also want to add a line item for grams of added sugar. Both of these are important changes. These are both good changes. Although calories aren’t the only thing that consumers should focus on, the reality is that it is important to many, many people. … Read the rest
Posted in adult health, childhood obesity, eat right, Fat Finder, food labels, health and nutrition, healthful eating, healthy diet, healthy eating, healthy family, healthy lifestyle, nutrition
Tagged calories, dietary guidelines, food labels, grocery store, health and nutrition, healthy choices, obesity
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Are Diet Fries for Real?
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25Sep2013
Burger King just announced a new product – diet French fries! But, is a “diet fry” for real? As with most nutrition-related topics, the answer isn’t clearly “yes” or “no.”
Yes, Burger King’s new “Satisfries” are better than regular French fries. They contain about 30 percent less fat and 20 percent fewer calories than regular fries. And, that’s almost 40 percent less fat and 30 percent fewer calories than their closest competitor, McDonald’s fries.
No, these fries are not really “healthy,” though. A regular serving still contains 11 grams of fat and 270 calories, so they are hardly “diet” food. … Read the rest
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Tagged calories, fast food, fat, healthy choices, junk food
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The Wonder of Healthy Smoothies
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15Aug2013
We have recently discovered the wonder of healthy smoothies for breakfast. They are quick and easy to make, they are filling, and they’re packed with vitamins and nutrients. However, not all smoothies are created equally, and some can actually be dangerous to your health.
Many people, especially when they first start drinking smoothies, think that they need a lot of sugar to make them “taste good.” That can lead to problems for some who are diabetic or pre-diabetic. Don’t forget that fruit, one of the main ingredients in smoothies, is loaded with sugar. Add regular, flavored yogurt and you’re adding … Read the rest
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Tagged breakfast, calories, fruit, vegetables, weight loss
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