If you are trying to lose weight, does it really matter what you eat for breakfast? Which will help you burn more fat in the morning: cereal, toast, eggs, or yogurt? Let's put it to the test! Here's your menu, pick one... Breakfast A: two eggs, and some toast with jelly (339 calories). Breakfast B: a bagel with cream cheese along with some yogurt (340 calories). I'll help … [Read more...]
Time To Teach Healthy Habits
The month of September is known for many things. There's International Country Music Day, Butterscotch Pudding day, Punctuation Day, Happy Cat Month, National Honey Month, and National Shake Month just to name a few. But did you also know that September is also officially National Childhood Obesity Month? Childhood obesity is a serious topic. So serious that it deserves an … [Read more...]
Wrongfully Accused
Butter, eggs and steak, oh my! You instantly made a bad association to the foods listed in the sentence above, didn't you? Put them all together and you get an artery-clogging heart attack bomb, right? It is that deeply ingrained reaction which prompts many people to ask us why we allow unlimited meats and eggs on our program. For the last 60 years or so, we have lived in … [Read more...]
5 Facts to Settle the Great Egg Debate
With new research coming in every day, the great debate about how healthy eggs are for you is finally coming to an end. The results may surprise you! #1 The Truth About Heart Attacks Contrary to popular belief, there is no link between egg consumption and heart disease. In fact, according to one study, regular consumption of eggs can actually prevent blood clots, strokes and … [Read more...]
We Hate to Say We Told You So!
Every cell in your body needs cholesterol. You cannot function without it. But cholesterol is bad because high levels of cholesterol cause heart attacks, right? The truth is that cholesterol in food makes little difference in the cholesterol in your blood. Cholesterol in food gets broken down and discarded or used by your body. The cholesterol in your blood is made by your … [Read more...]
Protein-Packed Good Morning Egg Muffins
Serve up these easy to prepare protein-packed Egg Muffins for breakfast, appetizers, or snacks— your family will love these delicious and portable meals. Protein Egg Muffin Ingredients: 1 dozen eggs, whisked 12 ounces cooked bacon or ham, diced 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup diced red peppers Dried basil and oregano, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup … [Read more...]
Awesome Super Bowl Sunday Munchies
Try these awesome Super Bowl munchies-- whether your team wins or loses, they won't make you want to toss the scale into the trash Monday morning! Bacon Jalapeno Deviled Eggs Ingredients: 6 eggs 2 pieces of cooked bacon, finely chopped (leave some pieces behind for garnishing) ¼ cup mayo 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (leave some pieces behind for garnishing) ⅛ teaspoon smoked … [Read more...]