Why Greek Yogurt?
Greek yogurt has been popping up at grocery stores around the US. You may have noticed that more and more yogurt brands are coming out with their own version. So, what’s the story behind the Greek yogurt trend?
Category Archives: Nutrition
Menu Labeling: Good or Bad?
Do you ever feel like it’s hard to choose what to order off the menu? Well, it might start to get a little more complicated. More and more states in the US are passing laws that require restaurant chains to post the number of calories…
An Obsession with Healthy Eating
We all know that it’s important to eat healthy, but is there such a thing as eating too healthy? When healthy eating becomes so extreme that it becomes unhealthy, it’s called orthorexia. Some doctors are calling it the “new eating disorder”, because orthorexia means someone…
“Skinny” This, “Thin” That
Is it just me, or does it seem like there are more and more products in stores and restaurants that have the words skinny or thin in their name? The last time I checked, there was no drink that could make you skinny, or a…
Healthy Snacks – Without Breaking the Bank
Have you ever found yourself running out the door to school or work without having enough to eat? Everyone is very busy, but it can be hard to accomplish everything you need to do without fueling your body. When hunger strikes, you may be tempted…
These Shape Ups are Sketchy
You’ve probably seen ads for toning shoes that promise to make you healthier, leaner, and happier, but have you heard the latest in the toning shoe craze? Skechers Shape-ups for Girls… pink and glittery toning shoes designed for girls as young as 7 or 8. I…
Fast Food
What’s the healthiest thing on the menu at a fast food restaurant? Is it the salad, or is it the chicken sandwich? The answer may not be as obvious as you might think. You may be surprised to learn that a salad with dressing may have…
Fad Diet Alert: Dukan Diet
Just a couple of years ago, the low carbohydrate diet (formally know as the Atkins Diet) swept across the country. Well, the low carbohydrate craze has made its way back – at least in Europe – with the popular French “Dukan Diet”. Like other fad…
“I’ll just have a salad.”
Many people choose salads when they go out for lunch or dinner because they’re trying to be healthy. Eating well isn’t as simple as ordering a salad, though, because many restaurants serve salads that are loaded with unhealthy toppings. Salads that are topped with deep-fried…
Finishing the Food Rainbow with Blue and Purple
This year’s National Nutrition Month theme “Eat Right with Color” gave us tastes of the rainbow. In our final week of National Nutrition Month, we’ll continue to celebrate delicious foods filled with color by highlighting the health benefits of blue and purple foods. Blue foods and purple…