Diet-Friendly Comfort Foods Mar 07 07:06am So often we use food to comfort ourselves in response to emotions. But unfortunately, many favorites are loaded with calories, fat and sugar. Here's a list of common comfort foods with lower-calorie swaps.   Pizza Lose: two New York slices of... Read more

What Not to Eat for a Good Night's Sleep Feb 27 12:56pm Combating insomnia through nutrition is about eating the right combination of foods in the evening, and - perhaps even more importantly - knowing what foods to avoid. What not to eat/drink before bed: Caffeine - It should be obvious, but you should... Read more

Bedtime Snacks that Help You Sleep Feb 15 07:37am One of the best natural sedatives is tryptophan, an amino acid component of many plant and animal proteins. Tryptophan is one of the ingredients necessary for the body to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter best known for creating feelings of calm,... Read more

White or Dark: Which Turkey Meat is Healthier? Feb 14 04:29am Which is healthier, white meat or dark meat turkey? Here’s the answer and I bet you’ll be surprised.   Dark meat gets its dark color from higher levels of myoglobin, a protein which transports and supplies oxygen to working muscles.   Because... Read more

Bust Through A Weight Plateau Feb 09 12:32pm One of the most common frustrations in weight loss is when all progress halts and your weight levels off. Unfortunately, weight plateaus are quite common. That's because as you lose weight, your metabolism typically slows and you may need to... Read more

Sleep Deprivation Can Cause Diabetes Feb 08 01:37pm The most common factors believed to contribute to type 2 diabetes have always been too much food and too little exercise. However, sleep deprivation seems to also play a role in abnormal glucose metabolism. According to a study published in the... Read more

Dodge a Cold With Exercise Feb 01 12:12pm When it comes to preventing the common cold, many people believe large supplemental doses of Vitamin C will do the trick – not the case. While it’s true getting appropriate amounts of Vitamin C is vital for maintaining a healthy immune system... Read more

Healthy Football Eats Jan 31 07:00am Football, pizza, wings and beer seem to go hand-in-hand.  Sadly, traditional Super Bowl fare is loaded in saturated fat, calories, and added salt. Resisting the unlimited supply of snacks and treats at the buffet tables can be a real challenge to... Read more

Choosing Healthy Breads and Cereals Jan 29 01:09pm When it comes to choosing a healthy breakfast cereal and loaf of bread, people are often confused. Here's my advice on what to look for in your grocery store and some of my favorite brand name recommendations. Please know I have absolutely NO... Read more

Are Fat-Free Sprays Really Fat-Free? Jan 19 07:19am Are fat-free cooking sprays and butter sprays really fat-free? This answer is not so straightforward. Non-stick cooking sprays and butter sprays are made of vegetable oils, so they certainly contain fat. However, thanks to their spray technology, one... Read more