Stop drinking regular soda. Drink 100% fruit juice not presweetened fruit drinks and other highly sweetened drinks – switch to orange juice instead of fruit punch. Eat more naturally sweet fruit. Keep portion sizes of sweets moderate – ½ cup of ice cream instead of a soup bowl full, 2 cookies rather than a box, … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. The Gaslamp District of San Diego was named in the 1860s in reference to the gas fired street lamps common in that area. Gaslamp Popcorn adopted the name to reflect a … Read More
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Eat beans, live longer. In a study of people in 5 different countries, those who ate beans regularly lived the longest. For every 1 ounce of beans eaten daily, their risk of death went down 8%. … Read More
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Don’t fall for this myth! Rather than sobering you up, coffee makes it harder for people to realize they are drunk. When you drink too much alcohol, you feel tired and intoxicated. When you drink alcohol and chase it with caffeine, you feel awake and competent to handle situations, such as driving. You may feel … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. We were introduced to Australis Barramundi and highlighted the fillets more than 2 years ago. The company has expanded its product line and now features frozen, steamable entrées in 7 varieties – Seafood … Read More
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Don’t fast to feast later. Skipping meals or waiting long period to eat actually causes you to eat larger amounts of food when you finally eat. Eating small amounts more often is a better approach. … Read More
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Toddlers and preschool-aged children still have tiny tummies, so it’s important to feed them portion sizes that are appropriate for their age to teach healthy eating habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics lists these guidelines to help feed toddlers and preschoolers appropriate portion sizes: Start with a small serving size — always smaller than … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. The yogurt section of the dairy case seems to grow each time you visit the store. Either brands are expanding, Chobani or new brands are being introduced, Müller. Chobani was the first brand … Read More
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Keep moving. You burn approximately 100 calories for every mile you walk, 170 calories for a half hour of doubles tennis, and 200 calories for a half hour of moderate aerobic exercise, such as dancing. … Read More
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Walk, Walk, Walk. Or you can ride a bike, skateboard, and ski or use in-line skates. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you move each day. Researchers refer to this as active transportation or human-powered movement. As a population, the US has the lowest rate of active transportation in the world. Less than … Read More
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