Do Packaged Foods Need a Fiber Boost?

Dietitians have been trying to get people to eat more fiber for a long time. It is recommended that we get 25-30 grams per day. Dietary fiber is found in foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fiber helps … Continue reading

4 Worst Coffee Drinks for Your Waistline

I’m a coffee fiend. Luckily, I’m very content with just a little non-fat creamer. But, if you’re the type who needs some sweetness in your morning pick-me-up, you may be nuking your diet efforts. Lattes, cappuccinos, frappuccinos… all of them … Continue reading

Stevia: A Sweet Sugar Substitute

Every few years a new sugar alternative hits the market. People who prefer to get their sweeteners’ calorie-free rush to buy up the local supermarket’s stock and eagerly tout the benefits of the latest and greatest sweet invention. About a … Continue reading

Extreme Dieting: Now with Parasites?

In many areas of the world, females are under immense pressure to be thin. This pressure is especially intense in Asia, where women always seem to be looking for ways to get skinnier. Experts say dieting in Asia tends to … Continue reading

Almond Flour: The Nutritious Baking Secret

Grain-free Almond Flour is a great new baking flour that is gluten-free, helps lower cholesterol and is loaded with nutrition. From vitamin E to fiber, calcium and iron I started to think if I baked with this flour it would be like cooking in Popeye’s kitchen as he eats his can of spinach. Continue reading