A Little Extra Sugar May Not Make You Fat (MSNBC) This article is very misleading, but does hold some truth. It says that “a little extra sugar may not make you fat” IF you cut down on other carbs to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mexican-Americans’ Diets Suffer As They Abandon Traditional Foods: Study (Health Day News) According to the study, the diet of second- and third-generation Mexican-American youth are higher in saturated fat and sodium compared to first-generation Mexican-Americans. Consumption of fruits, vegetables, grains, meat […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet. What makes whole grains better for you than other grains? They are unrefined- they haven’t lost the bran and germ removed by milling- saving a lot of the fiber and important […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
So you’re at work, and it is 10am. Maybe you’re not feeling too well, or you just don’t have any energy at all and you’re complaining about it to your coworker. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found one […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What is metabolism? Metabolism refers to the chemical process that takes place in the body. This chemical process allows us to breathe, pump blood through our body, turn our food into energy, etc. Your metabolic rate (same as your resting […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The amount of water you consume each day plays a huge role in losing weight and maintain a healthy weight. Water helps your body process nutrients and maintains good circulation. Water boosts your metabolic rate which gives you energy and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Peanut Butter Cookies- 1 cup peanut butter, 1 egg, 1 cup Splenda Peach Soufflé- ½ cup egg whites, 1/8 tsp ground ginger, 3 peaches, 4 tsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp powder sugar Pumpkin Custard- 1 ½ cups low-fat milk, 2 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Want to liven up your lunchbox without packing on extra pounds? Try some of these easy snacks! Mini pita bread with a quarter of an avocado 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce with cinnamon ½ medium cantaloupe Two rice cakes with […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
