Food

The Worst Breakfasts in America

by Shannon on May 5, 2013

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Check this out…Some Dunkin’ Donut stores are now offering a Glazed Donut Breakfast Sandwich, a crazy concoction of bacon and a pepper-fried egg on two halves of a glazed donut. (You kind of have to wonder about the exec who thought this was a good idea in our age of obesity but that’s a whole other blog…) Now you wanna hear something really scary? At 360 calories, 20 grams of fat, and 13 grams of sugar, it seems almost tame compared to some other morning meals out there. Women’s Health recently put together a list of the worst breakfasts in America. Click here to read how NOT to start your morning.

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Sugar Is Evil.

by Shannon on April 14, 2013

Don’t let the sprinkles fool you…sugar is evil.

Having been a sugar addict all my life – now ten years sugar-free – I’ve always known that sugar is addictive, mind-altering, and just plain bad for you.

But it wasn’t until I read the article, “The Many Ways Sugar can Harm your Health” by Nancy Appleton, PhD, author of the book Lick The Sugar Habit that I learned that sugar can…

  • Feed cancer cells
  • Contribute to the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, biliary tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach
  • Impair your defenses against infectious disease
  • Interfere with absorption of calcium and magnesium

To read the article, click here.

Are you living sugar free? How did you kick the habit? Leave a message in Comments and tell us how you did it.

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Autumn Breakfast: Spiced French Toast

November 5, 2012

As the weather turns and the mornings become cooler, I find it comforting and nourishing to have a warm breakfast. Lately, my go-to favorite has been French toast, which pairs nicely with a hot cup of decaf or matte tea. I’ve concocted a healthier version of traditional French toast that uses pumpkin pie spice and [...]

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Low-Calorie Salad: Grapefruit, Fennel, and Avocado

August 9, 2012

I recently “discovered” fennel at a buffet at a three-day business conference I attended. I had no idea what the white, layered vegetable in the tray was (I thought it was onion until the lady behind me corrected me). Much to my surprise, fennel turned out to be delicious, with a refreshing flavor and delightful [...]

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A Healthy Way to Parfait this Summer

August 4, 2012

They say you eat with your eyes first. This couldn’t ring truer for me when it comes to parfaits. There’s something about their presentation: layer upon luscious layer of decadence piled high in a crystal-clear glass, in a grand assembly of color and texture — it just makes my mouth water. No less visually appealing [...]

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6 Tips that Save Calories and Cash

March 26, 2012

Who doesn’t want to save money while shedding pounds? Here are six tips from financial expert MP Dunleavey that help you save both calories and cash: 1. I love that super creamy imported yogurt—but not at $7 per container. Buy plain yogurt and strain it yourself. Cost: $2.99. 2. Why buy overpriced microwave popcorn when [...]

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3 Tips to Fat Loss and Better Health Courtesy of Nourishing Wellness

January 29, 2012

I’m a big fan of Redondo Beach medical center Nourishing Wellness, which integrates a mind-body-spirit approach in their practice. Below is an except from an e-newsletter that I wanted to pass on because it’s filled with easy tips on how to eat healthier for greater fat loss and greater overall health. Tip 1:  Add Quality [...]

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10 Easy Ways to Control Your Portions

January 15, 2012

The beginning of the New Year always brings new opportunities to make changes to improve our health and enhance the quality of our lives. One of the best, easiest and most effective ways we can take charge of our health is to practice portion control. Because we now live in a super-sized world where portions [...]

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The Power of Protein

January 8, 2012

In a study published in Nutrition Metabolism, dieters who increased their protein intake to 30 percent of their diet ate nearly 450 fewer calories a day. Without employing any other dietary measures, the dieters lost about 11 pounds over the 12-week study. Experts advise consuming between 0.8 grams and 1.1 grams of protein per pound [...]

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9 Cancer-Fighting Foods

December 18, 2011

Over the past year, I’ve watched several loved ones struggle with different kinds of cancer. Unfortunately too many of us have either personally experienced or watched someone fight this disease. I recently came across an article that outlines nine cancer-fighting foods. It reminds us that even though we are powerless over the disease, we can [...]

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