Are you aware how many calories you may be consuming from alcohol? Your “spirits” may be triggering weight gain. Drinking alcohol on a daily basis can rack up your calorie intake. For example, a 12-ounce beer each day can add up to 1,000 additional calories per week—that’s a possible weight gain ... Views: 1073
Nothing adds to the sweetness of the holiday season than a table full of warm, freshly baked desserts. While dinner is usually the main event, it is the pies, cookies and cakes that tend to be the hardest to resist. Holiday dessert is the ultimate temptation but you can still keep health in ... Views: 1070
There is a lot of buzz about what type of grains you should be eating or if you should even be consuming any at all. You’ve probably been told (too many times to count) to eat whole grains. But, more often than not, I find that what people think are whole grains actually are not. There can be a ... Views: 1417
Nothing makes the holidays more enchanting than cozying up with a warm cup of your favorite holiday beverage. Many people who are trying to watch their weight dread the holidays as they have to come face to face with an abundance of delicious foods and desserts. However, being mindful about ... Views: 1049
The summer is in full swing which means you are likely putting your outdoor grills to work as you cook up some of your favorite grilled meats. We all know that when grilling meat, fish or poultry, it’s all about the marinade. You may think that the sole purpose of marinating your meat prior to ... Views: 1001