Okay, parents, time to stop blaming your kid for those frequent visits to fast food restaurants. Sure, those kids’ meals that come in nifty little packages and include toys are pretty enticing, not to mention the salty french fries and … Read More
Child poverty rates continue to grow, with a new study finding that 20 percent of American children now live below the poverty line. Unfortunately, although wallets remain lean, the waistline of these economically challenged children has grown, and obesity rates … Read More
Gentlemen, did you know brown-bagging your lunch could be good for your waistline? In a large European study of 24,310 men and women, restaurant eating was positively associated with BMI, but only for men. No association was found between BMI and workplace eating for … Read More
Multitasking while you eat may make you gain weight. A recent study had 44 people (half men, half women) either eat lunch with no distractions or while playing the card game solitaire on a computer. The researchers kept the amount of … Read More
For many busy Americans, convenience is a major determinant in what we choose to eat. It makes sense, then, that nutrition bars are a hot product. Whether it’s more protein, increased energy, enhanced performance, or weight loss you’re seeking, there’s … Read More
By the time your alarm clock rings each morning, your body has been without food for many hours, and a cup of coffee isn’t enough to fuel your brain and other vital organs until lunchtime. Cereal can certainly be “part … Read More
When we prepare dinner, many times we opt for processed foods and premade entrees, heavily laden in salt and fats, because of time or budget constraints. Premade meals certainly do offer high convenience, which makes them very attractive, but most … Read More
Searching online for a recipe for a healthy dinner can be overwhelming. A Google search for a healthy chicken dinner can bring up thousands of options. Finding a few go-to sites can save you time and money. Many online resources can … Read More
We live in busy times. The demands of work and family and personal pursuits can leave a person with little room to pay attention to a healthy diet. When it comes to food, a person on the go doesn’t always … Read More
Is there such a thing as healthy fast food? Actually, yes! While going to McDonald’s or Burger King and ordering a regular-sized value meal instead of a large one just isn’t going to cut it, if you follow these 5 … Read More
Whether or not you’re a strict vegetarian or just someone looking to replace some of the meat in your diet with more plant-based foods, a good supply of vegetarian recipes can help keep mealtimes interesting and satisfying. Vegetarian cooking has … Read More
