In the race for gluttonous offerings, we may now have a champion: the Hibernator. Thank goodness, this breakfast can only be found across the Atlantic in Britain at the Bear Grills Café in Congleton, south of Manchester. While the meal itself costs only £19.95 (never mind the pounds you may accumulate from its consumption), you […]
Do you eat too much while watching TV or at the movies? A recent study by Dr. Brian Wansink, the mindless eating guru, looked at the issue and seemed to offer some advice. But with all due respect to Dr. Wansink, I have to disagree with his suggestion of using the opportunity to boost the […]
It’s September and that means it’s time to celebrate Whole Grains Month. And there’s no better time to be adventurous in your whole grain eating. Including barley is a super way to start. All too often, it’s used only in soups but considering its wonderfully chewy texture, surprising versatility and nutritional perks, it’s under-utilized. Barley’s […]
One after another, the headlines screamed, Why Breakfast May Not Be The Most Important Meal Of The Day, Skipping breakfast might not be bad for weight loss and then finally the New York Times Magazine piece, Is Breakfast Overrated? by Gretchen Reynolds where she concluded, “For now, the slightly unsatisfying takeaway from the new science […]
Portion distortion is definitely a major contributor to girth control issues. Even if you’re going for healthy options (other than maybe low-calorie vegetables), large servings can make the calories and pounds add up. While everyone knows that large servings of high calorie fare such as cake, cookies and fried snack foods can contribute to weight […]
• Protein boosts your metabolic rate In scientific terms, protein induces thermogenesis – a heating effect on the body. Think of it as turning up your thermostat and burning more fuel. While all 3 macronutrients – protein, fat and carbohydrates – increase your calorie burning after you eat them, protein has the greatest impact. This […]
What’s the real cost of Dr. Oz’s antics? Dr. Mehmet Oz, much to his surprise, was put on hot seat this week by Senator Claire McCaskill in a hearing before the Senate subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Insurance. The senate panel has been investigating fraudulent activity by the billion dollar bogus weight […]
Protein is hot. While sugar and fat have had their reputations tarnished at various times – look at sugar right now – protein’s star is on the rise. You can tell just by looking at food packages trumpeting their protein content or added protein. Protein bars, protein drinks and even added protein cereals are all […]
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