by Brenda Watson | Feb 9, 2015 | Diet
Have you ever glanced at the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods and been confused about what you should be looking for? Do you find it difficult to figure out how much sugar is natural or added in the product you purchased? Does the percent Daily Value total trip...
by Brenda Watson | Dec 26, 2014 | Diet, Sugar
Although it might not surprise you, results of a new study show that added sugar consumption has risen over 30 percent (228 to 300 calories per day) in the last 30 years. In children, added sugar consumption has increased about 20 percent (from 277 to 329 calories per...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 11, 2014 | Chronic Disease, Diet, Preventable Issues, Sugar
In a new dietary proposal, the World Health Organization (WHO) is advising that sugar intakes drop from 10 percent of total calories to 5 percent. They base their recommendations on two papers that found added sugars increase body mass index (BMI), and diets that...
by Brenda Watson | Apr 2, 2012 | General
Renew You Challenge Let’s start this week off right! Here is your newest weekly challenge (I mean opportunity!) to help set you off on the right foot and in the right direction for bringing health to your week. You could even add it to your calendar. Join us! ...
by Brenda Watson | Mar 26, 2012 | General
Now that spring is here, it’s time for some deep cleaning—of your cupboard, that is. Take an inventory of what’s in your refrigerator and pantry. Here are a few pointers on what to keep and what to toss: If it’s a fresh or frozen fruit or vegetables, keep it. If it...
