Sometimes it feels like our lives are always on the go and that we don’t have the time to get busy in the kitchen anymore. As a result, most people turn to fast food to satisfy both their hunger and their taste buds. Just think about it, you can even survive without...
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Healthier Baking with Butter, Egg and Sugar Substitutes
Butter, eggs, and sugar are like the “pillars” of baking, without them baked treats will taste like cardboard or make them as tough as a shoe. They are considered as the flavor boosters of baking. However, most calories also come from them. That’s why most diet books...
Tips to stop Overeating: Practical Ways to Prevent Overeating
Preventing one's self to overeat when there’s a sumptuous buffet in front of you is like conquering Mt. Everest or crossing the Pacific Ocean on a raft. Well, it's a bit exaggerated, but who would have the willpower not to chow down a tender, juicy, and succulent...
Vegetable and Fruit Calories Charts: Too Much Fruits and Vegetables, Healthy or Not?
Are there calories in vegetables and fruits? Fruits and vegetables are always regarded as the healthiest food group there is. Conventional knowledge tells us that they are good sources of vitamins, minerals and substances that enable us to keep our immune system in...
Linda and Hershey Believe that a Chocolate Treat is Great to Add to your Day! (Program has Ended)
Most people who try to lose weight think that they should shun cakes, candies, chocolates, ice cream and other sweets totally from their diet. I beg to differ. I believe that even though you’re on a strict diet you must not deprive yourself of your favorite treats....
13 REASONS WHY ORGANIC QUINOA IS A SUPERFOOD
For thousands of years, the ancient Incas revered organic Quinoa (keen-wah) and considered it as the “chisaya mama” which means “the Mother of All Grain.” Today, organic quinoa is becoming popular among people who watch what they eat. WHY? Organic quinoa is a...
Boost your Daily Fiber Intake with Foods High in Fiber
“Whole grain”, “high- fiber” and “bran” are popular words that are usually associated with cereals and grain products, and these are gradually gaining popularity among fitness and diet enthusiasts. Dietary fiber, sometimes called as roughage or bulk, is the...
The Hunger Scale: Identify emotional hunger from physical hunger and avoid compulsive eating
When should I eat? Do I feel physical hunger or emotional hunger? How hungry am I? Sometimes, we are not aware if we are hungry or if we are full. When your mouth waters and you are craving for chocolates, you may not really be hungry – you may just feel a certain...
ALL ABOUT GREEK YOGURT: Benefits, Brands and Recipes
What is a Greek yogurt? How different is it from your ordinary supermarket yogurt? What are its benefits? Images and advertisements about Greek yogurts are everywhere and some people might wonder why it is a craze. Undeniably tagged as the protein superstar, Greek...
Food Label Reading: Nutritional facts, calories, sodium intake, daily servings and more!
Have you ever bothered reading the Nutritional Facts of the foods you buy from the supermarket? I bet you don’t even pay attention to the information that listed there. In actuality, most of us find it frustrating to understand the facts on the nutritional label....