I’ve had it with this crazy portion distortion at self-serve frozen yogurt shops — shops that seem to be opening at a fast and furious pace. They all have gargantuan 16 ounce cups, waiting to be filled. The popularity of frozen yogurt appears to go hand in hand with our increased awareness and desire to […]
It’s time to up your sensitivity ratings – insulin sensitivity, that is. Insulin resistance, or a lack of sensitivity to insulin, leads to high levels of this the hormone. It now appears that elevated insulin levels are a major culprit in disease development. Not only is it one step along the route to developing type […]
Are you surprised by waist management struggles at this time of year, the season when it seems like healthy eating should come easy? In my last post, I pointed out five of my top 10 possible explanations for summer weight gain. Here are the last five. • Social events It’s the time of year for […]
Summertime and the livin’ is easy. You’re not alone if you think that healthy eating should be a breeze at this time of year. After all, there’s great local produce which goes hand in hand with light eating. Well guess again. It’s the season when it’s packing on the pounds comes easy as pie. Practicing […]
Fried chicken is definitely a picnic favourite but when you look at the ingredients and how it’s made, it’s easy to see why it may not make the grade as a nutrition smart dish. Obviously at totals can soar in fried foods but also in dishes where the chicken skin can’t easily be removed. Add […]
“I’d love to see something about the latest hype out there. For example, I heard that Dr. Oz was telling people that red palm oil is a miracle weight loss food and now health food stores can’t keep it in stock. It would be interesting for you to sort out truth from fiction on some […]
This weekend marks the official kickoff to the barbecue season here in the Great White North. While some people brave through sleet and snow to cook their food over fire, most Canadians begin their seasonal affair with their grills this weekend. And they continue to fire up their barbecues at a fast and furious pace […]
At one time, nutritionally speaking, mushrooms and their exceptionally low caloric content was their only claim to fame. They were a dieter’s best friend as they could fill you up with minimal caloric damage – provided, though, that they weren’t sautéed in a sea of butter or paired with cream in a soup. But mushrooms […]
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