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Yesterday was Halloween. It is often the beginning of many of us, if not most, consuming even more sugar than we already do. The American Dietary Association’s (ADA) 2015 guidelines advises that we consume less than 10% of our daily calories from added sugar. Added sugars contribute zero nutrients but use up a good portion… Continue reading How to Limit Sugar During the Holiday Season
This year has brought about new information concerning sugar substitutes, leading many to reconsider their consumption levels. As information piles up about the higher risk of stroke, heart attack, potential damage to DNA, higher likelihood of obesity, disruption to your gut microbiome, and more- it all begs the question- should we be consuming these substitutes… Continue reading Ultra-processed Foods, Especially Those with Sugar Substitutes, Linked to Depression in Women
We've all heard the English proverb, "Birds of a feather flock together", meaning that people that are like-minded and of similar character often associate with each other. That parallel crosses into food habits and like we've previously shared, friendships and family can impact your waistline. Depending on the relationships people have with food, who you… Continue reading Birds of a Feather. . .Eat Together?
Every day we approach meals with the high hopes of keeping them not only healthy and low in calories, but delicious. This post proves all three can be accomplished for any meal, as well as snacks. The following ideas provide low calorie, flavorful options. But be careful, think of your individual caloric needs when selecting foods… Continue reading Can Philly Cheese Sloppy Joes and Chocolate Muffins Be a Part of a Healthy Diet? Yes!
When people think of nuts, it often conjures images of a savory, crunchy snack. Some might avoid them because they are high in fat and may lead to weight gain. While it isn't completely inaccurate, the fats found in nuts are healthy fats and include polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats which help decrease inflammation and lower… Continue reading Almonds Improve Quality of Diet Without Weight Gain