Caffeine, Friend or Foe?
Some emphasize its importance, others warn you from its effect – so what is the big secret? Should we or should we not have our cup of coffee?
Monthly Archives: January 2013
Delicious Veggie Burger Recipe
I know I know, who wants to eat a veggie burger? But hear me out because this delicious meal is also heart-friendly and won’t be dripping in fat like your usual artery-clogging meat burgers. Try it out and let me know what you think!
Sweeteners, Cancerous or Not?
There is a lot of hype around artificial sweeteners, be it SweetN’ low or Splenda and the list goes on. So let’s take the time to learn a bit more about the differences between them and why or why not they are harmful.
Veggie Baked Potato
This is one of those dishes that even pure meat-eaters will enjoy! It can be a great healthy appetizer to share, or even a delicious dinner. Be careful not to have more than one potato though! [Also become an educated calorie counter and include it in your daily meal plan]The beauty of this recipe is in its…
Dieting 101: Food Labels Don’t Lie
Nutritional labels on food items can be a lot more revealing than most people give them credit for. Don’t be so quick to glance away next time you are grocery shopping. This is one “sticker” that deserves a second glance, and a full post (if not more!) dedicated to it.
Drinks: Foods’ Little Elves
I’ve noticed that many health websites or even dietetic discussions tackle mainly food and exercise – and while these are the cornerstones of healthy living, we generally tend to forget their little helpers: fluids. Briefly, I’m going to arrange the Do’s and Don’t of drinking. You’d be surprised how many calories a few shifts in…
Dieting 101: Tips and Tricks
One of the most recurring conversations I have with my fiancee is about changing dietary habits. It’s difficult for him, like many other working men, to have a healthy routine. His job requires long and unpredictable hours behind a computer and often involves fast food. This gave me an idea, how about giving you some tips on how you can…
Dieting 101: Myth Busters
It’s quite common practice for people to be curious and ask “nutrition” questions whenever they realize there’s a dietitian around (hear hear!). Across the years, I’ve happened to notice a pattern in the questions asked. Most people want to know how to lose weight, and in particular, how to lose weight from specific areas and not all over.…
Baby-steps
I don’t know if its the same for everyone else, but New Year and birthdays are stressful times for me. No, not the aging part (though that isn’t going to be a walk in the park either, but I’ll leave that for another blog), but the part where I consider my achievements or lack-of in the past…