by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Mar 18, 2015 | Eating for the Health of it, Weight Management
Consciously or not, the average American consumes 28 teaspoons of added sugars a day – that’s more than 90 pounds of sugar per year. The American Heart Association recommends women limit their added sugar to just 100 calories per day (6 teaspoons) and men to 150...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Nov 20, 2014 | Eating for the Health of it, Recipes for Health, Weight Management
It’s totally possible to have healthful and fun holiday celebrations. The key is to focus on balance and avoid overindulgence. Go ahead and eat some cookies or other holiday treats — just don’t eat everything in sight. Enjoy the treats you really love in...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Oct 30, 2013 | Recipes for Health, Weight Management
How much sugar do you consume every day? If you’re like most people I ask, you probably don’t know exactly. According to a 2010 USDA estimate, if you are an average American eating an average American diet, you are consuming a jaw-dropping 132 pounds of sweeteners per...