Even if you are not on a higher or lower calorie diet, you can use the percent daily value numbers to help you determine if a food item is a good source of a particular nutrient.
I admit it … I love 100-calorie-packs. And to my delight, every time I go to the grocery store there are more varieties. You can find... Read more »
The history of dieting is filled with trends and trendsetters and two notables recently died. The first is C. Joseph Genster, who helped... Read more »
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I've been reading Gary Taubes's new book Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional... Read more »
I recently started counting calories. As a type 1 diabetic, I have become quite proficient at counting the carbohydrates in my... Read more »
A great piece of research came out yesterday for women at risk for breast cancer: The report, published in the journal BMJ, analyzed over... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Calories - dietSide EffectsInappropriate dieting (fad dieting) can lead to rebound weight gain.Altered body image is associated with anorexia nervosa... Read more »
A healthy well-balanced diet is an essential part of glucose control for people who have diabetes. However, having diabetes does not mean that you... Read more »
Women who restrict their calories periodically may be reducing their risk of breast cancer more than women who consistently diet, a new study has... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Diabetic Exchange ListsThe objective of using diabetic exchange lists is to maintain the proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats... Read more »