Articles for tag: Calorie Free

Calorie Free, Trans Fat Free: What Do These Really Mean?

Consumers have been told that excess sugar, carbs, trans fats and other ingredients in foods are bad for us. Food companies have responded by advertising their foods as “Free.” But are they, really? In this article I will discuss these and other common labels and describe what exactly they mean. Never be fooled by clever ...

Sweet ‘N Low vs. Truvia Natural Sweetener

While attending Thanksgiving dinner at one of my sisters’ homes, I had the opportunity to sample Truvia Nature’s Calorie-Free Sweetener for the first time. I had never seen or heard of this product until seeing it on the dinner table there, when we were having dessert and coffee. Normally, I use Sweet ‘N Low sugar ...

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Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians and Vegans

When I tell people I’m a vegetarian, they often respond with remarks such as, “Wow, it must be easy to stay slim on a vegetarian diet!” Wrong. Truth time: I gained ten pounds when I first changed to a vegan lifestyle (I have since modified it by going on a vegetarian food plan, because I ...

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Interesting Facts About Nonstick Cooking Spray

Interesting Facts about Nonstick Cooking Spray Often times, an everyday product can sort of disappear from our interests, just due to the fact that we use it every day. For instance, how often do we really think about how our microwaves work, or hear about interesting facts about how paper is made? We tend to ...

The Key to Losing Weight and Keeping it Off

Fad diets work for some, but only temporarily, if at all, for others. Excess weight may come off initially, but often when the dieter regresses to his or her normal eating habits, the weight gradually returns. Sometimes those who lose weight and revert back to their old eating habits ultimately find themselves heavier than ever. ...