
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?
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?
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!
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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.…
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…