Tag: “fiber”

Cholesterol—The Good, the Bad, and the Yummy

The TV, your mom, your doc, even your cereal box are always talking about lowering cholesterol. So, what’s really the deal with cholesterol?   Read More »

Fiber & Whole Grains

Fiber is a part of plant foods that does remarkable things to help you go about your daily life. Fiber is also known as roughage, because the body can’t digest or absorb it. There are two kinds of fiber:      Read More »

Overcome Cravings

Do you ever feel like that chocolate fudge cookie dough ice cream is whispering your name as you roll your cart down the grocery aisle? Does your heart skip a beat at the first smell or sound of the first crunch of a potato chip? You’re not alone.   Read More »

Satisfying Snacking

Snacking can get a bad rap. But, the truth is that your brain thrives when it gets a constant flow of nutrients throughout the day. Healthy snacks are a terrific way to satisfy that hunger and get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Remember, you’re feeding your brain, ...   Read More »

Tips for Pregnant & Breastfeeding Moms

Many think pregnant moms-to-be need to “eat for two.” Unfortunately, this does not equal two scoops of ice cream and seconds at meals.   Read More »