Low calorie cocktails are essential for anyone who wants to enjoy an alcoholic drink without blowing her diet. It can be surprising to learn how many calories are packed into some common mixed drinks! Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives available for calorie-conscious sippers. Recipes for Low Calorie Cocktails Here are some delicious low calorie [...]

If you and your busy family eat on the go, you might reconsider after learning about fast food calories. While no one doubts the convenience of our favorite fast food joints, most of the food in these places is less than healthy. When you consider how many adults and children are now battling weight problems, [...]

Many people wonder what the difference is between a vegan diet and a vegetarian diet. Most vegetarians consume egg and milk products, and may even eat fish or chicken occasionally. On the other hand, vegans eschew all animal products, including gelatin, which is typically produced from a substance found in animal bones. Why Eat Vegan? [...]

Dr. Ornish’s Diet is called the “Life Choice Diet” and differs radically from the high-protein diets that are popular today. It is a vegetarian diet that relies on a simple ratio of 10% fat, 15% protein and 75% carbohydrates. The emphasis in this equation should be put on the 10% fat. Dean Ornish’s Diet does [...]

Grains are the basis of a healthy diet. This may come as a surprise to you after years of being told to stay away from foods such as breads, rice, cereal, and pasta. With many mixed messages, it is easy to understand why you might be confused as to how to incorporate grains into a [...]

The Mediterranean Diet is not a typical sort of diet. Rather than being the result of the latest scientific or nutritional theory, it is simply the diet that people who live in the Mediterranean have eaten for years. Of course, this region is made up of many different countries, and as the years go by, [...]

A cholesterol lowering diet is a good idea for a lot of people, but especially for those at risk for heart disease or who have been told by a doctor that they need to lower their cholesterol. There are several drugs available that can help lower your numbers, but it’s a great idea to try [...]

When most people think of dairy products they think of milk, and when they think of milk they think of calcium. Without a doubt calcium is one of the most important nutrients for our bodies and our health. What Foods are Considered Dairy Products? Any foods made from milk that retains a significant amount of [...]

The Importance of Fats and Oils Contrary to popular belief, fats are an important part of eating a healthy diet. They play many vital roles in our bodies including providing energy. In fact, muscles are fueled primarily by fat when at rest and during light activity. It also insulates our bodies and protects our organs, [...]

Following a lactose-free diet can help alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms associated with lactose intolerance. Lactose intolerance is a combination of the absence or low level of the enzyme lactase in the digestive system, making dairy products hard to digest. It is not an allergy, so symptoms can be controlled through diet. Lactose-free Diet Foods to [...]

When most people go on a diet they are not always thinking about nutrition. The focus is not on “what is good for my body?” More than likely the thought is, “what will make me skinny?” Truly, a weight loss plan should not be thought of as a temporary ordeal that must be endured until [...]

For years we have been told that a low-fat diet slashes our risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer, until the recent low-fat diet news hit the airwaves. Indeed, as research continually unfolds new data, the science of nutrition changes its mind. This was recently the case in an 8-year study of low-fat dieting funded [...]