I have been a fan of Barbara Rolls’ work for years. Through her many research experiments, she has shown that the more …
Benefits of fruits
Benefits of fruits Nutrition experts have long recommended that we eat a diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables. …
Weight of the Nation 2012
I am delighted to be at the 2012 Weight of The Nation Conference in Washington DC sponsored by the Center for Disease …
Nutella sued over misleading health claims
Nutella sued over misleading health claims. Ferrero USA, the manufacturer of Nutella, the chocolate-hazelnut spread, is …
Want to lose weight? Eat Less.
Two thirds of Americans are overweight and succeeding at weight loss is quite a challenge for many dieters. A new study …
Why Calories Count
Want to know more about calories? Most dieters are obsessed with calories, often counting them meticulously and …
Eat Out Healthy
Dr. Joanne Lichten, known as Dr Jo, recently released a new book Eat Out Healthy. In this terrific book, Dr. Jo guides …
“Get Your Plate in Shape” for National Nutrition Month.
March is National Nutrition Month©, an annual nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and …
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Last week, Mars, Inc. announced it will stop shipping chocolate bars that “exceed 250 calories per portion by the end of …
NYC’s Portion Campaign Continues
A month ago, the NYC Department of Health launched a new campaign on portion sizes--Cut Your Portions. Cut Your …
Bigger coffee cups
How big can a coffee cup get? These days, very big! Reporting in The Journal of Queen’s University, Tim Hortons in …
Rightsize your waist and your plate
Rightsize your Plate and your Waist: Portion control for the New Year. Practicing portion control is one of the …