Food Guidelines for Weight Loss WOW for someone who loves to eat that was music to my ears. The other night I was talking to my niece’s husband, Richard Swenson, and that is what he said. Richard will graduate as a medical doctor in April. [...]
Lessons from the Chinese Diet I am in China now and am always amazed about the amount of vegetables the Chinese eat. Our Chinese guide told us yesterday that American do not eat many vegetables. Here in China all of the vegetables they eat and all [...]
The Hidden Calories in Fats The Calorie Count of Common Foods Learning to eat the right fats is a key to losing weight. Fat is one category that you can pick up calories so fast. Fat can be hidden in the sauces, dressing and desserts. [...]
The Goal of a Healthy Breakfast Many Americans do not eat breakfast, even though nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You’ve probably heard the old adage: Eat like a king at breakfast, a prince at lunch, and a pauper [...]
Healthy Sandwich Base Options Sandwiches are fast, simple, and a portable way to go when you are working on eating healthy. It is easy to load them up with a lot of vegetables. I always use whole grain breads, flatbreads, and wraps for my sandwiches. To [...]
I can’t remember when I did not love salt to bring out the flavor of my food and sugar to sweeten so many things. In recent years, both have taken a real hit, and I am doing my best to watch my intake of both. [...]
Why Salads are Great for Weight Loss I have always had my share of salads, but since I have been working on my health and my weight I strived to include a good salad into my eating program each day. I have found that I [...]
With the holiday upon us many will be traveling. When I leave home my challenges is keep my weight stable. Last week I spent the week in a lodge above Sundance, Utah at a Timpanogos Storytelling Institute workshop. When I knew I was going for [...]
The nutrition facts label and the ingredients list on packages of foods and beverages are useful tools to help you make choices about the foods you purchase, but don’t fall for the hype on the front of the package. Some claims can be misleading. Always [...]
It is hard to make a sweeping statement about a population that is over a billion people, but after 10 trips to China I can say that they have a life style that promotes health. Their food and daily life incorporate many things that Americans [...]
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