Don’t Believe what you See: Especially Not the Calorie Count on your Menu
So, you think it’s a good idea that a lot of restaurants now publish calorie counts on their menus? Maybe it is, but the idea only has value as long as it is being executed soundly. In a shocking discovery, a group at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University has found that restaurants have been significantly misreporting the calorie content of their meals.
If you thought that they would be more careful, with their reputations at stake, it is time you think again. It seems that restaurants have been counting on people to take their word, and at least with this Tufts University study, that strategy has backfired.
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7 Ingredients your Salads Could Do Without
Sitting back with a crunchy bowl of salad and congratulating yourself on a healthy choice you made? However, are you absolutely sure that what you are eating is 100% healthy and not filling you with empty, pointless calories?
There are plenty of salad ingredients and toppings that do absolutely nothing for you health-wise, for instance, the croutons you’ve ladled in generously, which by the way adds about 100 calories to your salad. And, did you know that iceberg lettuce has virtually no nutritional content whatsoever? Surprised, right? (more…)
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Dining Out: What is Sabotaging your Diet?
When you are dining out, there are several variables on the table in front of you that are gunning for your diet. In fact, if you are not careful, every single morsel you put into your mouth could find its way to your waistline or your hips, and not in a flattering JLo style. (more…)
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The ‘Fruitful’ History of Cranberries
When one thinks of American pies, the most quintessential one among them would be the apple pie. However, it would be more correct to think of another fruit that is, in fact, native to the North American soil unlike apples. I am talking about cranberries – a fruit that has had a long and interesting history. (more…)
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Eating the Mediterranean Way & Adopting a Healthier Lifestyle
The cuisine from the Mediterranean region is known to be one of the healthiest and most wholesome cuisines in the world. The food incorporates a range of ingredients, including vegetables, nuts, lean meats, whole grains, breads, pasta, cheese, yoghurt and olive oil. Each of these ingredients has some vital health benefits, and the Mediterranean cooking style involves blending, preparing and cooking them in a way that their natural flavors are retained. The end result is an exciting combination of tastes that is also wholesome and nutritious. (more…)
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