All Calories Are Not Created Equal
I am a firm believer that in order to lose weight, you need to cut back on your caloric intake. But just abiding to the “calories in, calories out” train of thought can lead to not-so-healthy food choices. So this leads… Read More »
Will Eating Chocolate Help You Lose Weight?
Have my dreams come true? According to a new study, we can eat chocolate every day and lose weight. I am a chocoholic so this news is very appealing! So now I all have to do is to dispense chocolate… Read More »
8 Ways to Prevent Job Related Weight Gain
You work long hours, feel stressed out, have minimal time for the gym and often grab a not so healthy lunch to eat at your desks (or skip it totally!) To make matters worse, you frequently find your office full… Read More »
8 Tips to Eat Your Way to Better Health
March is National Nutrition Month and it is the perfect time to reflect on the kind of fuel you put into your bodies. Read on to learn my 8 simple tips to improve your diet. This blog post appeared on… Read More »
Top 10 Heart Healthy Snacks
Snacks get a bad rap for being “junk” food. And most processed snacks fit the bill! But some snacks can actually lower your blood pressure and cholesterol and decrease your risk of heart disease. I’d like to share some of… Read More »
Is Sea Salt Healthier Than Table Salt?
Have you been noticing all the products on the grocery shelves that proudly display “sea salt”on the label? On my recent trip to the supermarket, I was amazed at the huge number of snack foods containing sea salt. Somehow sea salt… Read More »
Beware of the Chair
How many hours do you sit a day? If you are like me – it’s over 10! Not only does sitting on your butt for long periods of time increase potential for weight gain (and a larger butt), but new… Read More »
Blueberries: Nutrition Powerhouse
The fruits and veggies in season during the summer months make it so much easier to eat healthier! One of my favorite summer fruits are blueberries. July is national blueberry month so I thought I’d write a post on the nutritional benefits of these berries.
Comparison of Fats and Oils
Confused about the different kinds of oils? Which one are the healthiest … or lowest in calories? Check out this article by dietetic intern, Anita Mirchandani, on comparison of different oils.
Inadequate Sleep Increases Appetite
How often do you wake up and feel really rested? Probably not often! The typical city girl or guy works too much and may play too hard! The ever growing field of technology makes it even worse as our brains are in constant overdrive mode. The result … inadequate sleep. Not only does this make you feel exhausted, recent studies have shown that it can make you eat more the next day (carb and fat cravings). A whopping 300 calories more! And of course, we all know that eating more will lead to weight gain. Read on to learn the scary facts.
