Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, but for a while, egg yolks have been demonized in the health-food industry as causing blood-cholesterol levels to skyrocket. Is it true? It's time to set the story straight on the nutritional benefits of an egg.
The Truth: Not only are eggs a fantastic source of lean protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but they contain some pretty important nutrients.
Whole grains are part of a healthy, balanced diet, but thanks to all of the hype around gluten-free foods many believe going "g-free" can help shed some extra pounds. Let's take a look at the facts and see if this is a new diet fad bandwagon worth jumping on and shelling out the big bucks for.
Trust me, I know there will be times when you are going to crave some of that ooey, gooey chocolately stuff. So, instead of getting personal with the office vending machine, whip up a batch of these amazing, indulgent, moist fudge brownies. Not only will they be the perfect answer to that cocoa craving, you won't be left with that bitter aftertaste of guilt for derailing your daily calorie limit. So, go ahead and treat yourself. You deserve it!
Fudge Brownie
When it comes to snacks, they can make or break your diet. Snack smart, and you'll keep hunger at bay and fuel your body. Snack wrong, and you can blow hundreds of calories without realizing it. These tips and good snacking habits can keep you smiling on the scale!
Processed foods filled with chemicals and calories are not going to help you reach your weight-loss goals. Fitness and health expert Jillian Michaels outlines the 5 power nutrients you should include in your daily diet.
Go to any grocery store in the country and you'll find a wall of protein bars of all flavors staring back at you - typically promising 6 grams or more of "pure" protein. Can these much-hyped bars - in flavor combos ranging from fruit-and-oats to chocolate-peanut-butter combos - really be that good for you?
Everyone knows that drinking regular soda is bad for you – it's full of sugar! But what about diet soda? It's zero calories and has the same great taste, so it MUST be the better alternative if you want to lose weight, right? Well, not so much. Here's why.
The Truth: Not only is diet soda NOT helping you lose weight, it has countless negative effects on your health.
Are six small meals really better for your metabolism than a healthy three-meals-a-day diet? It's time to get to the bottom of this popular weight-loss myth.
The Truth: The exact opposite is true: If you keep eating small amounts of food throughout the day, you'll never burn any fat.
Busy schedules can throw your meal times completely out of whack. Can a late-night dinner ruin a day's worth of healthy eating? It's time to find out.
The Truth: It doesn’t matter what time you eat — the only thing that matters is the amount of calories you’re consuming and the quality of those calories.
How are you supposed to fit in a healthy breakfast during your morning rush? Well, if you've never had steel-cut oats, you're in for a treat. Chewier than rolled oats (which are often labeled "old-fashioned") and with a great nutty flavor, their only drawback is that they take longer to cook than to eat. However, the quick-cooking type makes them possible on any busy morning and there is no true nutritional difference between the regular and quick-cooking types.
