Many dieters believe they can eat as much pasta as they want without damaging their diet. But just because you’re only topping your Italian dish with marinara sauce or fresh vegetables doesn’t give you a license to consume all you want. A serving size of pasta is approximately 1/2 cup…
You’re in the mood for toast, but a tablespoon of butter just isn’t going to do it this morning… or any morning. That’s because a tablespoon of butter will set you back 102 calories and 11.5 grams of fat (7.3 grams saturated fat). Not such a great to start the…
Most people confuse an avocado as a vegetable when it’s actually a fruit. Whether used in a salad or prepared as guacamole, avocado isn’t just delicious — it packs a mean nutritional punch. Avocados, which are low in calories, are rich in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, thiamine and riboflavin. Each…
Looking for a great workout while you’re vacationing this summer? Taking a sunset or sunrise jog on the beach sounds pretty simple, doesn’t it? While there’s no doubt that working out in the sand provides great fitness benefits and unbeatable scenery, there are some steps you need to take to…
Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American…
Drink a glass of water before you eat. Many times we go into a meal feeling famished, and thirst is sometimes easily mistaken for hunger. Consuming eight ounces of water 30 minutes before you sit down to eat works wonders. The water fills you up and you won’t be as…
You’re all in this together – so why not make healthy living a family affair? According to the CDC, an estimated 68 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight. Even more frightening is the fact that 17 percent of children ages 2 through 19 are obese and 32 percent…
The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…
Chewing your food is the first step in the all-important digestion process. In order to digest food properly, your food must be broken down into a liquid form before it’s swallowed. When you don’t get the job done, large food particles that haven’t been digested make an appearance in the…
If you find your grocery bill creeping up and your waistline expanding, then it would be a smart idea to take a hard look at how and where you buy your food…and all those other seemingly inevitable extras. Seasons, smells and samples can empty your wallet and fill your belly,…