The obesity rate may be steadily increasing over the years, but it seems that most Americans don’t care. In fact, what we think of as our “ideal weight” has also increased over the past 20 years, reflecting a rising acceptance of being...
BPA, Bisphenol A, has been all over the news as a dangerous byproduct that humans may ingest from plastic products. Did you know that BPA from canned green beans is likely higher than any BPA you can ingest from a plastic bottle or other food source?...
A weight loss patient came to me venting her frustrations over weight gain after she quit smoking. She was at her breaking point and ready to start smoking again to get the extra weight off. Smoking is the last thing you want to do to try to maintain...
Is the hemp plant the word’s answer to our dietary and sustainable resource woes? Its fiber is praised as one of the strongest to make textiles with and its seeds are touted for their oil and complete protein. But, should we be buying stock in...
Special K cereal is probably one of the most popular cereals for adults. But, does that make it the healthiest? Probably not, considering the majority of people are overweight. If you choose Special K cereal for your breakfast or as part of the Special...
As many of us approach the cold months of the year, flu season begins to peak. I fair pretty well most years and seem to avoid a lot of sick days. It got me wondering if diet has anything to do with staying cold-free. Well, I did my research, and there...
Lunch at Dole: whipped ginger sweet potatoes, salmon with fresh tomatoes, vegetables lasagna, roasted squash, salad and chocolate covered pineapple One thing that stood out to me during the Dole Health Summit was how proud the employees are of their...
If you have ever been to Europe or Down Under, you know that muesli is standard breakfast fare there. However, muesli has never really caught on in the USA, which is a shame because it’s usually really healthy and a great way to start the day....
In my house, we like to keep laughing cow cheeses around for snacks. You can find them on most grocery store shelves advertised as a lighter cheese option. I find them pretty satisfying for only 35 calories per wedge. But, how is it possible to keep...
Weight Watcher’s and Heinz team up to produce Smart Ones, frozen meals that are designed to be used with Weight Watchers PointsPlus or for anyone looking to cut calories, but avoid the kitchen. I was sent a few coupons to try the new Smart Ones...
