“Eat whole grains, not refined grains.” As nutrition rules go, this one needs no explanation. Or does it? Do most folks know the real difference between whole and refined grains? And more importantly, are whole grains always the better choice? Understanding the facts can help you (or your clients) select grains that best match your personal preferences […]
Most of us have been taught, or even assume we have to give up all junk food to lose weight. It makes sense on the surface, foods that lack nutritional value but add to our calorie count seem like they should be exiled from our life when we’re trying to control weight loss. What if […]
Take a look at a few nutritional labels at the grocery store will show you one thing – a lot of our foods are simply packed with sugar. In addition to the sugars that may naturally occur in food, some companies pack in additional sugar as well. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is […]
As the year winds down, we come across a time-honored tradition – New Years’ resolutions! One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is one of the hardest to keep. Every year, thousands of people vow to exercise the minute the ball drops. And year after year, within a few months – or even weeks […]
