Tag: “nutrition-label”

5 Ways to End Mindless Eating

Over half of what we do is mindless, without thinking, on autopilot. When it comes to eating, Cornell researcher Brian Wansink reports we eat 92% of what’s on our plates.   Read More »

Skinny on Fat

Did you know? Saturated fat is essential for your health, and your body makes enough on its own. That’s why it’s suggested we eat foods with minimal to no saturated fats.   Read More »

Sugary Drinks

How many packets of sugar do you think are in a single 20-ounce bottle of pop or sweetened tea?    Read More »

The 411 on Energy and Sports Drinks

Energy drinks, like Red Bull®, Monster®, and 5-Hour Energy®, contain a lot of caffeine and stimulants like guarana and ginseng. These drinks offer ZERO body-building nutrients. Unless you drink sugar free versions, they contain lots of empty calories from sugar.   Read More »

Which Produce Is Best: Canned, Frozen, Dried or Fresh?

While it’s nice to know that you can buy canned, frozen, dried or fresh fruit or vegetables, you may feel confused by all the choices. Which are best? The answer is simple. They all are.   Read More »