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With Super Bowl Sunday this weekend, I'm sure you're planning on washing down your bowl of chili with a cold one. I sometimes call beer "liquid bread" because of all the carbs, so it's good to know that not all beers are created equally, especially when it comes to calories. If you're watching your waistline and enjoying an ice cold brew, you'll probably want see how they compare. The numbers Read more
Last year, an average of 111 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl. Many of you non-football fans will be attending some sort of Super Bowl party, so to prevent yourself from being the wallflower, read these tips that might make your Sunday a little more fun. Read up a little on the star players. Before you know what you're getting into, read up a little bit on the teams and the Read more
One of the best things about the Super Bowl? The endless spread of dips, of course. But even if you know what dips to avoid (see which healthy dips make the grade here), you could be shoveling in more calories than you think depending on the type of dippable food you choose. Before you grab another handful of chips, see how many calories you'll be consuming with our breakdown below. Note: we Read more
It's important to start your day off right by eating a well-balanced breakfast that includes protein. However, are you aware of the calories and nutritional breakdown of your favorite breakfast proteins? Check out the nutritional breakdown of popular breakfast proteins. Read more
It's that time of the year again. They're posted on nearly every street corner, and with more stands than there are Starbucks, these sweet temptations are unavoidable. Yes, I'm talking about Girl Scout Cookie season. Whether you have a sweet spot for chewy Samoas or chocolaty Thin Mints call your name, be aware of the choices you make with this nutritional breakdown, and practice moderation Read more
Bagels have a bad reputation as a dieter's nightmare: one plain bagel contains 290 calories and 59 grams of carbs. Since a carb-free diet isn't the healthiest way to drop pounds or maintain a healthy weight, it's more than OK to enjoy a warm, toasted bagel every so often. They're not all as unhealthy as everyone thinks, especially if you choose one made with whole wheat flour, whole grains, or Read more
With all the holiday parties going around, you're bound to come face-to-face with an eye-catching plate of delectable Christmas cookies. If you're watching your waistline, keep reading to found out which one packs on the most calories. Read more
I'm a bit of a nut head. An entire shelf in my kitchen cupboard is dedicated to my nut collection, with each kind of nut having its own designated jar. I also keep snack sizes of mixed nuts to stash in my purse when I'm heading out the door. When enjoyed in their raw state and preferably organic, nuts are a great source of protein, fiber, and they even lower bad cholesterol and triglycerides Read more
Depending on how you break up your calories for the day, a snack should be around 100 to 200 calories. That's not much, and if you're overestimating, it could be one reason the scale numbers are rising. Take this quiz and see if you know what 150 calories of your favorite snacks looks like. Question 1 of 8Carrots and hummus: Left Right Read more
What's Valentine's Day without a sweet, decadent indulgence? We love it all, from delicately frosted sugar cookies with fancy pink icing to chocolate of all kinds. Whatever your passion is on this day of love, you don't want to overdo it and undo all the good you've been doing with your healthy diet and exercise. The best way to prevent weight gain (and an awful sugar high) is to know the Read more
