Today’s tip to curb hunger? Protein. I don’t know about you, but nothing quite fills me up like good lean protein.

Choose Lean Proteins:
There is growing evidence of the power of lean protein, like lean meat, fish, poultry, soybeans, and eggs, to help with fullness and weight loss. Lean protein quiets cravings by slowing the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream says Donald K. Layman, Ph.D., a protein researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Read the rest of this entry

So, part of what makes a skninny person skinny is that they don’t obsess over food. Maybe they do, but they have learned how to curb their hunger. I am going to start a series of tips to help you curb your hunger. Today’s tip?

Add More Fiber:
Foods high in fiber, like fruits and vegetables, are the so-called high-volume foods. They add bulk to your meals and help fill your stomach. Foods containing water, air, or fiber have fewer calories than other foods and also cause the stomach to stretch and empty slowly, which makes you feel full longer. In addition, Read the rest of this entry

Maybe I should create a recipe including all of these. How about flax and walnut crusted salmon with spicy pomegranate sauce on a bed of sauteed Kale?

The top five super foods a decade ago were garlic, broccoli, soy, peanuts and salmon. After 10 years of new scientific discoveries, which food stays on the list and which foods are the rising stars? Read the rest of this entry

Tis the season for those pesky colds to sneak up on us so I have a remedy to help you out. The common cold is caused by any of a number of viruses that can involve the upper respiratory tract. As your body fights the attacking virus, you get the symptoms of a cold, including nasal congestion, sneezing and sniffles.
How well protected are you against the common cold? Read the rest of this entry

Hey. How’s it going? I was comparing a couple of food items at the grocery store the other day and it dawned on me that many of you might not know how to read the nutrition label on many foods. So, here ya go!

The information in the main or top section, can vary with each food product; it contains product-specific information (serving size, calories, and nutrient information). The bottom part contains a footnote with Daily Values (DVs) for 2,000 and 2,500 calorie diets. This footnote provides recommended dietary information for important nutrients, including fats, sodium and fiber. The footnote is found only on larger packages and does not change from product to product. Read the rest of this entry