“Reduced Calorie” meals are often mislabeled
In fact, when the calories of many foods were measured at restaurants and frozen meals from the grocery, the actual meals contained 8 to 18% more calories than indicated on the label.
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Latest Book Reviews
As the holidays approach, do you find yourself trying to decide on a good book to read? A trip to the bookstore and you’ll certainly find a slew of new “diet books.” But which are safe and effective? Which will…
10 Minute Bouts
Does the idea of exercising to augment weight loss efforts seem overwhelming? So many of us are working outside the home, inside the home, juggling kid’s activity schedules while at the same time trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. …
Federal Exercise Guidelines Issued
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently issued guidelines addressing the type and amount of physical activity necessary to produce health benefits. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends the following: Adults 18-64 years old: 150…
Healthy Snacks
A good snack is one which contributes to the day’s nutrition, but does not add excessive calories. 200 calories or less is ideal. Some Examples: ½ c. bran cereal with 1 c. sugar-free, fat-free yogurt: 150 7 Whole…
A New Trend in Grocery Shopping: Smaller Stores
The supersizing of cars, homes, retail shopping centers, and mega grocery stores is making way for a shift toward downsizing, simplifying & economizing. New, smaller grocery stores are appearing in many states. Benefits of the new trend includes faster shopping…
Health and Wellness: Staying Healthy
Avoiding High Sodium Sodium is an important part of our diet, but over consumption can lead to health problems. High sodium contributes to high blood pressure that puts you at risk of heart disease, a heart attack or a stroke.…
Exercise: Mind and Body
12 Ways to Sneak More Activity into Your Day If you think a gym workout offers your only regular chance to exercise, you need to explore the everyday opportunities to sneak more physical activity into your life. Try to incorporate…
Nutrition: Be In The Know
Calcium Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the human body, has several important functions. More than 99% of total body calcium is stored in bones and teeth where it functions to provide structure. The remaining 1% is found throughout the…
