Can eating chocolate cause acne? This is a common misconception. Hormonal changes are linked to teenage acne, rarely food choices. The best approach to healthy skin is to eat healthy, keep skin clean and get enough rest. Are presweetened cereals more cavity promoting than…
We hear plenty about weight loss, but what about those that need to gain some weight? Believe it or not, sometimes weight gain can be as difficult! In order to gain a pound of weight a week, you need to consume 500 calories more each day than your body burns. IF you want to gain 2…
Your mom always told you to eat your veggies, but the truth is that most people don't get enough of them in their diet. When you skip out on vegetables, you are missing lots of vitamins and minerals as well as some fiber. Here are some easy ways to up the veggie consumption in your…
Most parents are more concerned if their kid is actually eating what they packed verses if it is safe after sitting for hours unrefrigerated. A study just published in the journal Pediatrics, indicates that fewer than 2% of the perishable foods packed in sack lunches for kids ages 3 – 5 were…
If your family is anything like mine, after school is a bit crazy! We often have very little time once the kids get home before we head out to a football game, track meet, dance class, volleyball practice, music lesson, etc. It’s important that your child gets a good, healthy snack to…
Can you go anywhere today and not see someone with a bottle of water? This surely wasn’t the case 20 years ago. I’m glad to know that people are taking water with them more often. However, is bottled water better that what we did 20 years ago? A study by the Natural…
I hear it all the time, “I can’t afford to eat healthy”. My answer? “I don’t buy that excuse!” Just compare the cost of the common junk food to some of these healthy foods below and you’ll see that it can fit in your budget. Whole grain pasta: Quick and has the same calories…
Are pregnant or breastfeeding. You need more nutrients, especially folate and iron. Are a woman capable of becoming pregnant. Consuming enough folate offers a safeguard against spinal cord defects in the developing fetus. Are on a restrictive diet. You most likely will not consume…
Once again, it’s that time of year. It’s the time when many of us decide to make New Year’s resolutions. How many times has yours been to stop eating out so much? How did that work for you? The fact of the matter is that we live in a fast paced society and eating out is part…
Have you ever looked at a nutrition label and wondered what it all means? Claims use a variety of descriptive terms on labels. these terms meaningful.
