Facts About Food Label
Food label offers a variety of information and I have only pointed out few beneficial points.
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Month: January 2013
One Healthy Tip at a Time!
Drinking enough water prevents overeating because many times you may just be thirsty and not hungry.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
These are one of my favorite homemade cookies. The recipe is from my friend’s blog (http://canihavesomemoremum.wordpress.com) 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature + 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (applesauce is used to reduce the amount of fat) 1 cup (packed) golden brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 …
How Much Protein is in Homemade Daal (Orange Lentils)?
I have always wondered how many calories and how much protein I was getting when I had one of my favorite foods: my mom’s homemade daal. Daal is a very common dish in Pakistani and Indian culture and is made from orange lentils. Below is the recipe and nutrient analysis: Masoor Dal (orange lentils) 1 …
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One Healthy Tip at a Time!
On Sundays, I chop romaine lettuce, tomatoes, bell peppers, and apples (squeeze some lemon juice on them so that they won’t turn brown), shred carrots, and boil chickpeas (canned chickpeas contain sodium and should be avoided). You can also buy the pre-washed, ready to go vegetables from the supermarket.
Save Your Child: Childhood Obesity Crisis
The NHANES Survey shows that 16.9% of United States children and adolescents were obese in 2009-2010. That is about 12.5 million children and adolescents in the United States. I have seen my aunt trying her best to feed my little cousin and man it is hard! He is such a picky eater. There are times …
Prebiotics: An Essential Part of a Healthy Lifestyle?
Here’s the skinny: Everybody has bacteria in their gut to help digest food. It is important to maintain these friendly bacteria because not only do they provide the body with Vitamin K and Biotin, but they also protect our digestive system from harmful bacteria that can cause infections. Healthy bacterial by-products are essential to the …
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Scent Based Weight Loss Programs: Do they Really Work?
Sensa, Aroma Patch, and SlimScents are few products that claim to help lose weight by reducing our appetite. These products enhance our sense and taste receptors and signal our body to stop eating! Do they work? Some short-term studies did show weight loss in participants but its long-term effects are not proven. Also, it is …
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