Recipes & Nutrition
Sugar goes by many names, which makes it difficult to find on ingredient lists. However, this sneaky added sugar is
The typical American diet is full of processed foods that contain high amounts of sugar, fat and salt. This diet
Americans eat about 100 pounds of sugar a year, each of us! Holy Sweet Tooth!! Today let’s chase that big
Americans eat more sugar now than any time in history. Our society commonly accepts sugar as a staple even in
We’ve all heard it before, but it’s the truth – if a diet or weight loss product sounds too good
Should I buy organic for my family and myself? Yes! Five (5) servings of fruits and veggies per day (as
Most Americans consume way too much salt. Salt, or more specifically sodium (which is 40% of salt), is necessary for
Today when you want a cup of coffee, it isn’t always simple. There are options that run the gamut, many
Ordering a salad at a restaurant seems like a good way to “eat healthy.” Here’s the deal: restaurants aren’t in
Some of you jazz fans out there probably know the Charleston-based quartet called “Gradual Lean.” If you don’t, you should.
In our previous post, Roper St. Francis Dietician Amy Mendez offered some sane reasoning to counter some of the all-or-nothing
Now that Thanksgiving leftovers are all gone and the hectic, crazy holiday season is upon us, it’s a good time
Greek yogurt is a great substitution in many recipes. The live cultures are destroyed when heated but you still get
When purchasing Greek yogurt always look for brands that list “live active cultures” on the label to maximize the health
Alex Appel, clinical dietitian for Roper St. Francis Bariatric and Metabolic Services, offers a healthy alternative to the popular –
Eat well, feel great and get ready for expending more energy outside this spring and summer with this list of
With new coconut craze it is easy to get caught in it. Everything from coconut water to coconut oil is