Most of us are great at knowing what we should be doing, but implementing it in our everyday lives is what’s hard. We make excuses as to why we can’t make important lifestyle changes, when in fact our health should be one of our main priorities. continue reading...
David Zinczenko, author of the Eat This, Not That! series of books, offers tips to help you make healthier food and drink choices this holiday season. Read more health tips on Oprah.com continue reading...
Did you know that thirst quencher you’re sipping may have more calories than the ice cream cone your friend is enjoying!?
Did you know that studies show that we’re sipping and chugging 411 liquid calories daily, almost 130 more than we consumed in 1990, and all those sips are adding up. “We don’t compensate for what we drink by cutting back on food,” says Barry Popkin, PhD, a professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This just means that our waists are getting bigger and bigger. continue reading...
Drinking steaming hot beverages has been linked to an increased risk of esophageal cancer. The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. Drinks at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Celsius or 158 degrees Fahrenheit are the problem. Read more… continue reading...
If you’ve ever needed a reason not to drink to excess, other than the morning after, here it is: This handy tool will take the amount you drank and translate it into food. As in, one glass of wine equals a slice of pizza. But since it’s the holidays, I say ignore the result… continue reading...
