The key to good snacking is good choices and serving sizes. “I’m hungry. When’s supper?” Many of us grew up with the idea that snacking was bad, and that mid-afternoon snacks would ruin the appetite for dinner. This isn’t true. What and how much they eat is more important than when they eat. The key … Read More
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Energy drinks, sports drinks, vitamin water, herbal drinks…are they healthy? And do we need them? “Functional drinks” — sports drinks, vitamin waters, energy drinks, herbal drinks — are the fastest growing drink category today. They make up 30% of all the drinks consumed in the US. But are they healthy? And do we need them? … Read More
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Everyone overeats now and then. What it means for you. A day when your eating goes out of control will cause you some immediate regret. But lasting weight gain? Unlikely. Everybody eats too much now and then. Most people believe they’ve gained pounds from this misadventure. The truth is they haven’t. They may be up … Read More
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What do the new organic labeling standards mean for you? When it comes to organic foods, two things are indisputable: They are one of the fastest growing food markets, with sales of $11 billion expected by the end of the year. Organic foods have often been labeled incorrectly, and many groups were certifying their authenticity. … Read More
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We all produce gas — some more, some less. If you’re lucky, you expel it as you produce it. For others it’s not so easy; they suffer discomfort and embarrassment. Swallowed air contributes to the gas load. Everyone swallows some air when they eat and drink; mouth breathers swallow more. Drinking through a straw and … Read More
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The American College of Sports Medicine and the Center for Disease Prevention recommend that adults get 30 minutes of physical activity a day. Yet few Americans exercise regularly — 60% do nothing at all. Too many people view exercise as an option, something they’ll do when they have time. The good news is that exercise … Read More
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Butter is not good for you. Margarine is good for you. Margarine is not good for you. Maybe butter is not so bad after all. WHO’S RIGHT? Depending on when it was said, every statement is correct. Confused? Most people are, because advice about what to eat keeps changing. Why? It’s science. Pure science gathers … Read More
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Eating right can seem so complicated—more protein, less sugar, watch your cholesterol. It’s hard to know what advice to follow. Whenever people ask us how to eat better, we say: GO NAKED. Wherever possible, undress your food. Have a baked potato without the sour cream, vegetables without the cheese sauce, ice cream without the hot … Read More
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