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Do People Really Gain Weight During the Holidays?

Tips to avoid holiday weight gain

With Halloween behind us, Thanksgiving upon us, and Christmas and Hannukah right around the corner, we’re right in the thick of the seasonal indulgence marathon.  Ironically, the magazines that publish decadent photos of gooey pecan pies, rich chocolate treats and … Read More

The Label Reading Diet

Cracker package

Have you heard of the label reading diet?  A recent study suggests simply reading nutrition labels on packaged goods helped people lose weight. That’s right, read the label before you eat, and you may stay trim. The study analyzed the … Read More

Taking Fish Oil Supplements – A Primer

Fish oil pills

Whether you are currently taking a fish oil supplement to increase your intake of heart-healthy omega-3 fats, or you’re thinking of taking a fish oil supplement, it’s important to know what to take before you swallow.  Here’s a quick primer … Read More

The Truth about Nutrition

You have to eat to survive, but are you eating well enough to maximize your well being? There are plenty of resources of information out there about nutrition. Some of them agree, and some of them disagree. How can you … Read More

Interpreting Food Packaging Claims

Beware the Tricky Serving Size The USDA nutrition label lists calories before any other nutrition data; however, pay special attention to the serving size and servings per container first. The calories in one serving may seem low, but if the … Read More

Fat and Calories

When it comes to nutritional information, the only place to look for answers is nutrition facts. Not theories or myths, not trends or fads, not gurus or wizards, just nutrition facts. If we want to be healthy, we need to … Read More

Dietary Guidelines: Thinking Outside the Pyramid

In search of balanced nutrition guidance, many of us follow the general nutrition guidelines established by the Institute of Medicine.  These guidelines– called recommended daily intakes (DRIs)– define the optimal quantity of nutrients required by the majority of individuals to … Read More