In last week’s post of Wellness Wednesday I provided tips on how to practice portion control. Today I will highlight the different tools or cues that you can use to measure your portions for sustained weight loss. We live in a time where everything is super-sized. As a result we have become accustomed to large…
The serving size, calories and the % daily value make up this piece on Part 7 of Know Your Nutrition Label. Did you know that the percent daily values listed on the food label is based on a 2,000 calorie diet? If you are trying to lose weight 2,000 calories per day may not work…
In this installment of Know Your Food Label, Part 6 the “Ingredients” section of the nutrition label will be discussed. It would be a challenge to attempt to review every ingredient listed in the food label pictured above. It’s tragic that there are so many ingredients in this particular food label. If you want to…
In previous posts of Know Your Nutrition Label we have discussed three macronutrients: fat, carbohydrates and protein. In Part 5, I will discuss Sodium. Sodium is nutrient that is necessary for fluid balance in the body and is important for normal cellular function. Unfortunately, too much sodium in your diet increases your blood…
It’s Wellness Wednesday! In Wellness Wednesday I will provide you with simple and easy tips that will help improve your health, assist in your weight loss efforts and hopefully restore balance to your life. I will begin this series with the question, are you drinking enough water? Why do we need water? Sixty percent of the…
In this series of Know Your Nutrition Label, I will discuss Protein. Protein, is a nutrient that is the building block of all cellular function. We are made up of protein. Like fats and carbohydrates we need protein to live and it is an essential source of energy. Protein can be found in plants…
Thus far in this series of Know Your Nutrition Label we discussed the macronutrient fat, today I will discuss another macronutrient, carbohydrates. Carbohydrates have been collectively referred to as “carbs” For many years “carbs” have become synonymous with unhealthy eating. In reality, carbohydrates are a necessary fuel, it is the energy source that our bodies needs to…
Today is National Ice Cream Day. Ice Cream is as American as apple pie. Ice Cream is a tasty, pleasurable treat. I’m sure we all have an all time favorite flavor. My favorite flavor is Rum Raisin, yummy. Also, I’m sure we all have fond memories of when we were children racing to the ice cream truck…
Understanding product food labels is critical in achieving a healthy body and healthy weight. In an earlier post, Part I of Know Your Nutrition Label I discussed one type of dietary fat(fat that comes from animals or plants), Trans Fat. Trans Fats are made from oils that have been chemically processed in order to increase the…
In order to make healthy food choices it is important to understand what information is provided on product nutrition labels. My goal is to help you be a well informed consumer. Let’s first begin with understanding what Trans Fat and Partially Hydrogenated Oils(PHOs) are. Trans Fats occur natually in meat and dairy products. But most…
