Posts Tagged ‘ fat ’

Is Hunger Really a Matter of Willpower?

July 28, 2010
By Raine Saunders
Is Hunger Really a Matter of Willpower?

How many times do you hear people say, “I just need more willpower so I can lose weight”, or “I can’t stop eating”? I hear people say things like this quite often. The other day someone said the reason our culture has such a health epidemic is because we have problems with “self control”....
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Jamie’s Chicken Nuggets…and, What’s Wrong With Fat?

April 2, 2010
By Raine Saunders
Jamie’s Chicken Nuggets…and, What’s Wrong With Fat?

I love Jamie Oliver and what he’s doing for the children of America. In my opinion, he’s one of the biggest heroes of our time. Having said that, I also believe there is room for some improvement. What’s really wrong with the chicken nugget demonstration? On Jamie’s second episode of Food Revolution, he is...
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Want to Prevent Flu and Health Problems? Eat More Fat and Cholesterol!

November 6, 2009
By Raine Saunders
Want to Prevent Flu and Health Problems? Eat More Fat and Cholesterol!

Besides all the warnings we constantly hear about eating low-fat, low cholesterol diets for heart and cardiovascular health, we are also receiving many reports about the flu and colds and how dangerous this particular season will be for the majority population’s health. Typically, we are told to get flu vaccines, wash our hands, and...
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Breakfast Makeovers – You Really Can Rise And Shine!

October 20, 2009
By Raine Saunders
Breakfast Makeovers – You Really Can Rise And Shine!

Does this picture of breakfast food look healthy? It may look appealing and tasty, but it provides little to no nutritional value. If you are like many people, your morning time does not allow for the preparation of a healthy meal that will satisfy your hunger and provide the nutrients you need for starting...
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Fat Free, Low-Fat, And Non-Fat Do Not Equal Health

February 29, 2008
By Raine Saunders
Fat Free, Low-Fat, And Non-Fat Do Not Equal Health

Consumers, read your labels! I just heard yet another story about people in an office telling each other a package of Red Vines was fine to eat because the label read, “fat-free”. Just read the nutritional information on any package that says “low-fat”, “fat free”, or “non-fat” and you will likely find that the...
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