The good old scale, whether it is kept in the bathroom or the bedroom, it is always there. It has become of a beacon to many women on their quest to lose weight. Every morning they walk to the scale dreading the moment that they must step upon the evil machine. What will the scale ...
Plantain: that one fruit that looks like a big banana, primarily found and used in and around Puerto Rico and other tropical locales. Sometimes green, sometimes light brown, but never quite seems yellow enough to look delicious. Maybe you weren’t paying attention at the grocery store and thought they were regular bananas. Maybe you got ...
Emotional eating is not about food. It’s not about hunger. Emotional eating is a coping mechanism employed in times of emotional conflict, stress, and daily hassles. Eating Disorders Anonymous defines emotional eating as “episodes of binge-eating, grazing and/or eating when not hungry to soothe feelings.” Binge-eating is unrestrained eating that is swiftly followed by feeling ...
Kellogg’s recently introduced a new product to the cereal/cereal bar market- cereal straws. These crunchy nuggets are a flavored base with a cereal coating which is totally edible, doesn’t fall apart as quickly in milk as cereal, and is marketed as a fun way to get kids to drink milk. Also, they were explained to ...
Health Factor When trying the Lasagna Mozzarella Michelina’s budget gourmet frozen meals, I was surprised by the amount of nutrition provided. These frozen meals are a good source of Vitamins, Iron and Calcium. If you are health conscious, this factor may be helpful in your decision on Lasagna Mozzarella Michelina’s budget gourmet frozen meals. They ...
Campbell’s has long been known for its delicious soups, but I have discovered something else Campbell’s sells that is – I have to say it – “Mmm Mmm Good!” Campbell’s Pork & Beans make a great snack for those on the go and also a great way to power up at home. Campbell’s Pork & ...
Most of you have heard of the dance exercise craze, Zumba. I myself have struggled with weight management since I was in the tenth grade. When I first heard of Zumba I thought to myself “well it sounds like fun, but I really do not want to pay and go to class.” Are you in ...
“How did you do it?” “How did I do what?” I responded to the lady standing in the grocery store aisle. How did you lose all your weight so quickly after having a baby? “Well it was quite simple, really! I just used the Idiot Proof diet!” “What? What is that?” I have had this ...
Eggs are tasty sources of protein. The National Egg Council says eggs provide the body with vital nutrients. Unfortunately, eggs are high in cholesterol, saturated fats, and calories. This meat is listed as high-fat by the American Dietetic Association. That means they recommend this source of protein be eaten very few times a week. Dang! ...
When it comes to the prevention of heart disease, a high HDL (good cholesterol) has always been thought to provide some protection against the development of a heart attack which is one of the many reasons your family doctor may have urged you to get out and exercise on a daily basis. But as far ...