If you follow my blog or have read my blog, the “Dirty Dozen” published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) might sound familiar to you. They use data compiled by the USDA to create a list of the fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticides. An updated 2011 list was just published and apples […]
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What The Movie Theater Doesn’t Want You To Know!
How many calories are in a large buttered popcorn? Â a) 500 b) 800 c) 1,200 b) 1,400. The answer is at the end of the post. When we walk into the movie theater, we are bombarded with smells of nachos, popcorn and pretzels…and don’t forget the counters displaying candy, ice cream and soda! The FDA […]
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5 Tips for a Healthy Picnic
The temps are rising and dining outside is a great way to spend a sunny Saturday with friends and family. While BBQs and picnics can be the equivalent of a “summer Thanksgiving” in terms of calories, there are plenty of ways to maintain your healthy eating habits. Â Follow these tips that are still full on […]
3 Tricks to Conquer Food Cravings!
Many of us make the mistake of going to long between meals.  When we go long periods without eating, our blood sugar can drop. Glucose is the body’s preferred source of fuel and when you run on empty as you do when you have not eaten for a while, our body responds by getting shaky, […]
