Posted 10/08/2010
Lose Weight with Fruits and Vegetables
So why don't we do it?
By Leigh Ann Otte
Fruits and vegetables fill you up with their fiber. Most have very few calories. So . . . eat more, lose more, right?
Read More >>Posted 09/21/2009
Make Your Own Frozen Entrees
And save money while improving your health
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
For a little bit of food and a whole lot of packaging, a frozen entree can run you anywhere from $3 to $5 apiece. But you can make your own frozen meals by using microwave containers that are about the size and shape of typical frozen entrees. This is a big health bonus if you need to limit your sodium, because most frozen dinners are loaded with it—some even have as much as 1,500 milligrams (enough for an entire day). Read More >>
Posted 07/01/2009
My Two Cents on Condiments
’Tis the BBQ season
By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD
You know what I’m going to say, right? That the creamy dressings and spreads based on mayonnaise tend to be the most caloric and highest in fat grams. I’m talking about condiments like mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and “special sauce.” Read More >>
