Are You Hungry or Thirsty? Surprising Facts
Are you hungry or thirsty? Sounds like a stupid question, but you’d be surprised to learn how many people mistake thirst for hunger. In fact, it is estimated that about 75% of Americans suffer from dehydration at some point and an estimated 37% mistake thirst for hunger. How can this be you may ask? Well [...]
Dunkin Donuts Low Fat Muffin Exposed!
Think you’re being healthy by going to Dunkin Donuts and ordering one of their ‘low fat muffins’? Think again. Another perfect example of how misleading restaurants are being with their labels. The truth is, there is nothing low fat about the D&D muffins. I guess you could say, however, that they are LOWER in fat [...]
Skippy All Natural Peanut Butter, What’s So Natural About It?
Thinking of incorporating some all natural products into your nutritional program? Beware of products using the ‘all natural’ label to hide some not so natural ingredients. I am a big fan of all natural peanut butter and almond butter. The commercial types contain far too many hydrogenated oils, salt and saturated fats. On their own, [...]
Are Vegetarians Healthier? Get The Skinny on Going Veggie
I get a lot of people who ask me if being a vegetarian would make them skinnier, or healthier. There is a lot of debate about whether it is actually healthier to be a vegetarian or not. The truth of the matter is that your diet needs a balance of protein, vitamins, minerals and carbohydrates. [...]
NJ Fitness Expert Answers: Fruits That Are Destroying Your Diet
If you’re trying to lose weight, you need to be careful about which fruits you eat. Although fruits are very good for you and contain fiber, some have very high levels of sugar, and those fruits should be consumed in moderation. For dieters, hidden sugars can spell disaster. Even though it’s natural sugar, your [...]
Fitness for Women: Common Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
If you’re dieting, chances are you are probably eating foods that you think are good for you, but in reality are not. Too many times I hear women ask me why they are not losing weight. Then I look at their diet. This is what I see: Breakfast: Yogurt Snack: Apple Lunch: Grilled chicken on [...]
