The Biggest Loser contestants lose large amounts of weight during the show through dieting and intense workouts. The winner of season 8, the season followed in a recent study, had calorie deficits of 3,500-calories per day (1 pound per day!) and exercised 7 hours each day. The study emphasized that while each contestant lost large amounts of […]
Roller food is the food found rolling round and round in the convenience stores: corn dogs, tornados, taquitos, hot dogs, egg rolls, wrapped breakfast sausages, etc. Roller foods are frequently right inside the door, on the way to the bathroom, or near soda machines, taking advantage of high foot traffic areas. They’re also strategically placed at […]
Chickpeas have been traced back over 7500 years in the Middle East. Chickpeas, garbanzo beans, and Egyptian peas are all the same thing. Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. Chickpeas are definitely a healthy snack or food item to include in your diet. A half-cup of roasted, unsalted chickpeas contains 134 calories, 22 grams […]
Decreasing the amount of sodium you eat can make a big improvement in your health, especially your blood pressure. 75% of American’s sodium intake isn’t from our table salt shaker, it’s from processed and restaurant foods! The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a draft of sodium-reduction targets for the food industry, encouraging food […]
Break up your summer dinner routine with this sweet mango and zesty lime shrimp fajita recipe. The fajitas and slaw were really easy and quick to prepare. My family loved the slaw with fresh summer mango and cilantro for a taste twist. Helpful mango tip: cut the mango in half around the pit and run […]
Have you ever eaten a soy product? Soy products are made from soybeans, which are grown in Asia, South America, and North America. Soy products, such as tofu and miso, are often associated with Asian cuisine, but there are many ways to eat soy. You can eat immature green soybeans as edamame or the mature […]
Turkey Taco Bowl – Get Creative Looking for a new slow cooker recipe? We’ve found just the one to zest up your menu! This Turkey Taco Bowl makes some simple healthy alternatives that help lower sodium and fat while increasing protein, all while using lots of pantry staples. It’s easy and super versatile! Check it […]
When I say “fast food” your mind probably goes instantly to an image of greasy burgers, fries, and drive-thru service. With over 60 years of business, it’s hard to imagine not being able to get a hot meal in a matter of seconds, pay for it with pocket change, and go on with your day. […]
Planned or spontaneous, road trips for a person living with diabetes requires a little extra planning. “Okay, how long will we be gone? What will we be doing? Will we be walking a lot or active? Will there be a refrigerator for my insulin?” If you have Type 1 diabetes these might be questions you’ve […]
You may have heard through “fad-diets” to avoid colorless foods and to only eat the foods that bring a lot of color to your plate. While a colorful plate can be appreciated, don’t count cauliflower out! Cauliflower contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against cancer, fiber that helps with satiety (feeling of being full), […]