Diet and Nutrition

Denny’s Free Grand Slam Breakfast Nutrition Facts

dennys free grand slam breakfastDuring Super Bowl XLIV, most of America saw the commercial for Denny’s Free Grand Slam Breakfast. It’s the second year the diner is offering this promotion, and it will no doubt lead to very long lines on Tuesday, February 9, when the free breakfast is available.

While the meal might not cost you anything, your body will pay dearly.

Made of 2 pancakes, 2 sausage links, 2 strips of bacon and 2 fried eggs, the original Denny’s Grand Slam Breakfast has:

  • 795 Calories
  • 50g Fat (daily recommendation is 65g total)
  • 460mg Cholesterol (more than the 300mg/day recommendation)
  • 2237mg Sodium (more than the 2200mg/day recommendation)
  • 65g Carbs
  • 2g Dietary Fiber
  • 4g Sugar
  • 34g Protein (more…)
Posted on February 7, 2024 by Natalie K

MIT Students Invent a Digital Food Processor, “The Cornucopia”

cornucopia 3d food printerThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology, better known as MIT, is world renowned for its brilliant students and faculty. They are also known for innovative student projects that result in interesting inventions.

The Cornucopia, esoterically referred to as a “3D printer for food,” is a grad-student project concocted by Marcelo Coelho and Amit Zoran that has canisters attached to the top of the apparatus containing food and flavoring. The canisters refrigerate and store the user’s favorite ingredients. The Cornucopia mixes precise amounts of ingredients from the canisters to produce food. (more…)

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Jason

How to Survive the February Food Holidays on a Diet

women pizzaSeriously, can a dieter ever catch a break? Whether you define “diet” as a pre-packaged weight loss plan or simply an effort to create a healthy lifestyle, saboteurs are lurking around every corner. At the grocery store. In the office breakroom. Even on the calendar.

Following the holidays, February might be one of the biggest offenders, serving up a calorie-filled platter of Valentine’s Day, Super Bowl and Mardi Gras. What’s a girl, or guy, supposed to do? Push right through the pain!

Your will power is much stronger than any goo-filled heart could ever hope to be. Nevertheless, you’ll want to celebrate alongside everyone else. So, we’ve got some tips on how to do so, not fall off the wagon, and cruise right in to March lighter and more motivated to take on St. Patrick’s Day and Spring Break! (more…)

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Natalie K

Tune In: Danny Cahill on The Doctors

danny cahillTune in this Friday, February 5th to The Doctors when Danny Cahill, Season 8 winner from NBC’s The Biggest Loser, discusses how his life has changed since dropping 239 pounds.

Plus, Danny gets a big surprise from The Doctors and while we don’t know for sure, but it may have something to do helping him get rid of the excess skin he has around his waist, stomach and chest regions. Most people who lose the massive amounts of weight like Danny lost, still carry extra skin around their torso. Cosmetic surgery to remove it is frequently done to improve appearance.

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Posted on February 3, 2024 by heather

Biggest Loser Recap Season 9 Episode 5 with Amanda Arlauskas

It’s a dramatic start for week five at the Biggest Loser. The episode opens up with a frantic call from the medical trainer, Sandy. He calls production to let them know that Miggy is being sent to the hospital due to abdominal pain.

Then, it’s finally time for the yellow and blue teams to come back to the ranch! The blue team drops an impressive 63 pounds, while the yellow team drops an astounding 76 pounds. The yellow team secures a spot back on the ranch to compete with the other contestants for the grand prize of $250,000. They also gain immunity and this week’s only vote at elimination. (more…)

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Amanda

Tune In: Bob Greene and Dr. Ian Smith on the Oprah Show

oprah-and-bob-greeneTune in this Thursday, February 4 to the Oprah Show when Bob Greene’s stops by to discuss one of the nation’s most serious health threats: Diabetes.

Winfrey and Bob Greene are also joined by health guru Dr. Oz. Together these two health experts will reveal the hidden sugars lurking in everyday meals and snacks. In addition, diet expert and author of the 4-Day Diet and 50 Million Pound Challenge, Dr. Ian Smith will be on the show to discuss just how important a proper diet is in preventing disease.

As part of the show, Oprah will also announce a special offer that will help every American get their blood sugar tested for free.

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Posted on February 3, 2024 by heather

Tune In: Ruby on The Oprah Show

ruby gettingerTune in this Wednesday, February 3 to the Oprah Show when weight loss reality series star Ruby Gettinger appears on the show to discuss her weight loss revelations.

Ruby is the star of Ruby, her own self-titled, Style Network reality series. The show’s third season starts on February 14th and will continue to chronicle this Southern belle’s weight loss battle. At her heaviest, Ruby was classified as morbidly obese and once topped the scales at 715 pounds. Since the show’s debut in 2024, she has lost an astonishing 400 pounds.

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Posted on February 2, 2024 by heather

Chef Devin Alexander Says “A Healthy Life is Within Oven’s Reach”

devin alexander before afterThey say a picture is worth a thousand words… apparently it’s true. People sometimes look at me today, dashing around from TV show to TV show with tons of energy talking about healthy food and think that I don’t “get it.” But with one glance at these photos, I’m sure you’ll understand that I do. By the time I was 15 years old, I weighed close to 200 pounds. And if I hadn’t found cooking, I swear I’d be sitting on my sofa at this very minute tipping the scales at over 400 pounds, feeling as stuck as I did for so many years. Instead, for over 15 years now, I’ve been a healthy, happy, obsession-free, size 6 with a passion to help anyone and everyone who has ever struggled with food or their weight.

In case I only look vaguely familiar, allow me to introduce myself. I’m Devin Alexander, the author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook, The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook, The Most Decadent Diet Ever!, Fast Food Fix, and the soon-to-be-released, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Fattening. (more…)

Posted on February 2, 2024 by GuestBlogger

Hollie Self’s Biggest Loser Season 9 Episode 5 Back Stage Pass

Week five of Biggest Loser nine is shaping up to possibly be the most intense episode yet this season. As two teams return to the ranch to vie for a chance to stay, another contestant is in an emergency situation and we’re teased that he will be going home permanently. Hearts will be pounding inside and out of the gym this week.hollie self and jillian michaels

If you’re a fan of the show, there’s even more reason to tune-in to Biggest Loser this week. For the first time in the nearly ten-season history of the show, a former contestant is working behind the scenes to actually create this episode.

A member of season four’s remarkable black team, Hollie Self, who continues to eat, breathe and live this healthy, active lifestyle two years later, is a story editor and played a key role in producing this week’s episode. Hollie answered a few questions about her role with Biggest Loser, and she’ll return Wednesday in an exclusive video for DietsInReview.com to tell us about some of the behind the scenes action that went in to making this episode.

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Posted on February 1, 2024 by Natalie K

Lose Weight, Gain a Healthy Heart

February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to bring awareness to heart disease and stroke, the number one killer in the United States, so you and the people you love don’t become a statistic. This month is particularly personal for me, as my mom has heart disease. She had quadruple bypass surgery one year ago this month. If you know someone who would benefit from this information on preventing heart disease, please share it. I’m posting five articles on simple things everyone can do to keep their heart healthy and strong.man heart

Lose Weight, Gain a Healthy Heart

You might wonder why weight loss is important in preventing heart disease.  Controlling your weight helps you control heart disease risk factors: blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Even if you don’t have these heart disease risk factors now, you could develop them at any time. (more…)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Rebecca

Maintaining the Momentum of New Year’s Resolutions

successJust about a month ago, we were celebrating the beginning of a new year, and a new decade. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Did you decide that with the new year would come a new you? Did you resolve to lose weight, develop an exercise habit, or change your diet? How is it going for you?

Many people who make these types of vows struggle with maintaining their forward momentum. Maybe you aren’t seeing results as quickly as you’d like, or you feel stifled and tired of even trying. Relax and take heart, for what you are feeling is normal and natural and literally everyone goes through it. How do you get past it, though? (more…)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Carmen