Both can be excellent choices, or lousy ones. "Soup can be very healthy and filling if they're broth-based or bean-based," says Gidus. "But stay away from anything with the word "creamy" or "cheese" in it."Case in point: At Denny's, the Chicken.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 04.27.10 | No Comments
Eating garlic may improve your mind. Researchers in Pakistan found that rats fed a puree of garlic and water performed better on a memory test than rats that weren't fed the mixture. Consuming garlic may increase brain level of serotonin, which h.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 04.8.10 | No Comments
Veggie fried rice Veggie chow mein It’s a noodles by a nose. At Panda Express, vegetables fried rice contains more calories than the noodles (390 compared to 330), slightly more saturated fat (2.5 grams compared to 2 grams) and more signi.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 03.25.10 | No Comments
A muffin is usually the better choice because scones contain more artery-clogging fat, but both are high in calories. "Scones are very dense," say Tara Gidus, an Orlando, Fla., Nutritionist and spokeswoman for American Dietetic Association. .. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 03.18.10 | No Comments
The clear winner is Orange Juice. The calorie counts are virtually the same - 112 to 117 calories per cup - but an 8-ounce glass of orange juice has more than a day's worth of Vitamin C, compared to about 2 percent for apple juice. Orange juice a.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 03.8.10 | No Comments
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is wonderfully flavored as well as being extremely healthy and nourishing. Perfect for chasing away those nasty cold or flu bugs, or simply for lifting your spirits and brightening your mood. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 s.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 02.25.10 | No Comments
Stack of pancakes covered in syrup French Toast covered with syrup and butter You’re out to breakfast and the menu, of course, contains no nutritional information. What should you do? “Go with the pancakes, but remember portion c.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 02.16.10 | No Comments
While stepping up your activity level is the No. 1 calorie burner, you can increase your metabolism by eating certain foods. Your metabolism is your body’s engine and the food you consume are either used energy, stored as fat, or flushed as was.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 01.26.10 | 1 Comment
We know that alot of things have changed since the 1950's, including cars, clothing styles, and architecture, but we knew vegetables have also changed? Today's eggplants, tomatoes and asparagus are not your mother's veggies: They have fewer nu.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 11.24.09 | No Comments
Low birth weight effects one out every 13 babies born each year in United States, and it's factor in 65% of infants deaths, according to the March of Dimes. So, what can be done to increase birth weights?A new study published in the Canadian Medi.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 11.17.09 | No Comments
Eating garlic may improve your mind. Researcher in Pakistan found that rats fed a puree of garlic and water performed better on a memory test than rats that weren't feed the mixture. Consuming garlic may increase brain levels of serotonin,.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 11.5.09 | 3 Comments
Add this to your list of reasons to have that morning cup of coffee. Drinking a daily cup of coffee may decrease your risk of mouth, throat, and esophageal cancers by 50 percent, say Japanese reasearcher. The scientists think that cafestol an.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 10.29.09 | No Comments
Fresh fish makes a refreshing change to your holiday menu. It's also a healthy choice, providing valuable omega-3 fatty acids. For a melt-in-your-mouth taste experience, try my Thai recipe for Thai Steamed Fish Recipe. Ingredients (Serves 2) 1.. Read More
Food & Nutrition | 08.8.09 | No Comments
