From the monthly archives:

July 2009

Are Hot Dogs Really Unhealthy?

Ever wondered how they make hot dogs? Well, look no further, I’ve sourced the grossness for you!

Note: if you are faint of heart, squeamish, or you simply want to continue enjoying your hot dogs without the guilt factor: AVOID THIS VIDEO!! 

On the other hand, why not just have a wee peak…

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20 Kids Snack Ideas

kid-eatingAre you sick of the highly processed junk food that’s constantly pushed at our kids these days? I certainly am.

I mean, take Nutella for example – when I was living in Australia we had an advert pushing the “health benefits” of Nutella as a breakfast option for kids…WHAT?? Give me a break!

Incidentally, this ad was banned in the UK following complaints from 53 concerned consumers regarding the message this was sending out to families. Click to Read More »»

12 Nuts and Seeds You Should Add To Your Diet

How often do you eat nuts and seeds?

In my opinion nuts and seeds are the ultimate “superfoods!” They’re such a top source of energy, protein, fat, and nutrients.

But, if you’re worried about the fat content – with the exception of coconut and pine nuts – it’s mostly unsaturated fat, so no need to avoid them, just watch your portion size.

Okay…here are some juicy facts and figures for you:

1. Almonds

  • almondsAre a good source of protein, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and iron, as well as some B vitamins
  • They contain the most calcium of all the nuts
  • Look out for almond flour, almond nut milk, and almond nut butter
  • 1 ounce (24 kernels) of almonds contains around 163 calories Click to Read More »»

Curb Your Soda Habit and Lose Pounds

sodaAre you trying to drop a few pounds?

Today I thought I’d share with you one of the most important dietary changes you can make. Here it is:

Put down the sugar-sweetened beverage!

As I said recently in my post, Are Smoothies Healthy?, scientific evidence suggests our bodies compute liquid calories somewhat differently to those found in food.

Interestingly, a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2009), found that cutting back just one soda each day could produce more weight loss than skipping an equivalent number of calories from food. Click to Read More »»

Are Smoothies Healthy?

smoothieDo you seem to go all out on a total health-kick only to find yourself struggling with hunger, and dinner’s still three hours away?

Smoothies have become a really popular so-called healthy snack to keep us going until dinner while we’re “watching our weight.”

And, it’s understandable – they’re simple and fast, with no cooking required. But, you should be aware that all smoothies are not created equal! Click to Read More »»

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