Category Archives: Cooking
“HEALTH CARE SAVINGS COULD START IN THE CAFETERIA”
“Health Care Savings Could Start in the Cafeteria” a start-up company called the Full Yield is undertaking its own version of health care reform by using a simple, low-tech premise: Eat healthier food and you’ll become healthier. The idea is to help companies move their employees to better diets that, the …
WebMD “outs” food frauds
I agree! Don’t believe the hype! Avoid these foods. Slideshow: Food Frauds That Can Wreck Your Diet
Read labels – beware of fructose!
High-fructose corn syrup. Most of you have probably read it as an ingredient in many prepared and processed foods, which are now a staple in the U.S. diet (especially for children). Princeton researchers conducted a study on the effect of fructose on weight gain and have conclusive data that links it to obesity. …
Gone fishin’
Simple steps, made easier with a partner
This couple lost a total of 255 lbs. Williams is scheduled to appear Tuesday, April 19, 2011, on NBC-TV’s “Today” show to talk about the loss. They mention several things similar to my experience and advice: The engaged couple from Fort Wayne used to weigh in at 572 pounds combined. …
Salt restriction?
Prepared food (in restaurants and grocery stores) is laden with salt. I used to have high blood pressure, but as I lost weight, my blood pressure normalized, and I stopped taking medication for hypertension. I also limited my salt intake – mostly by not eating out, and by using non-salt spices. (Attn: most “seasonings,” …
At the supermarket
Tip #6: Eat breakfast everyday
Shopping and cooking are key
I believe it is very difficult to lose weight eating in restaurants or eating prepared food. I am suspicious of “low fat” or “weight loss” foods. Often, they’re loaded with sugar (which may be worse than fat) and salt. 100 cal packages of cookies – give me a break! The …