Comments (668) | Post a CommentBedtime Snacks that Help You Sleep
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Thu, Feb 14, 2008, 12:37 pm PSTOne of the best natural sedatives is tryptophan, an amino acid component of many plant and animal proteins.Tryptophan is one of the ingredients necessary for the body to make serotonin, the neurotransmitter…Read More
White or Dark: Which Turkey Meat is Healthier?
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Wed, Feb 13, 2008, 9:29 am PSTWhich is healthier, white meat or dark meat turkey? Here’s the answer and I bet you’ll be surprised. Dark meat gets its dark color from higher levels of myoglobin, a protein which transports and supplies…Read More
Dodge a Cold With Exercise
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Thu, Jan 31, 2008, 5:12 pm PSTWhen it comes to preventing the common cold, many people believe large supplemental doses of Vitamin C will do the trick – not the case. While it’s true getting appropriate amounts of Vitamin C is vital for…Read More
Healthy Football Eats
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Wed, Jan 30, 2008, 12:00 pm PSTFootball, pizza, wings and beer seem to go hand-in-hand. Sadly, traditional Super Bowl fare is loaded in saturated fat, calories, and added salt. Resisting the unlimited supply of snacks and treats at the…Read More
Choosing Healthy Breads and Cereals
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Mon, Jan 28, 2008, 6:09 pm PSTWhen it comes to choosing a healthy breakfast cereal and loaf of bread, people are often confused. Here's my advice on what to look for in your grocery store and some of my favorite brand name recommendations.…Read More
Are Fat-Free Sprays Really Fat-Free?
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Fri, Jan 18, 2008, 12:19 pm PSTAre fat-free cooking sprays and butter sprays really fat-free? This answer is not so straightforward. Non-stick cooking sprays and butter sprays are made of vegetable oils, so they certainly contain fat.…Read More
Out With the Old Food, In With the New!
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Tue, Jan 15, 2008, 5:16 pm PSTDo you grab the WRONG foods when you’re hungry, like handfuls of chips, a row of chocolate chip cookies, leftover pizza or lettuce drenched in heavy dressing? You’ll never lose weight if your kitchen is…Read More
Healthy Foods That Make You Feel Full
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Thu, Jan 10, 2008, 6:48 pm PSTWhen it comes to diet-friendly foods that keep you feeling full for hours, your best bets include protein and fiber. Protein works because compared to carbohydrate and fat, protein takes a longer time to…Read More
Supermarket Shopping Tips
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Fri, Jan 04, 2008, 10:19 am PSTLittle supermarket decisions we make everyday like buying milk, bread, meat, dairy, juice and even fruit can add up to weight gain. Here's your ultimate guide to shopping smart so that the supermarket does not…Read More
4 Steps to Buffer the Holiday Buffet
Posted By Joy Bauer, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. - Tue, Dec 18, 2007, 4:12 pm PSTYou'll inevitably hit a few calorie-laden buffets this holiday season. Here are a few helpful tips to buffer the blow. Step 1: Plan AheadExercise in the morning. Don't show up starving. Eat something…Read More