Food labels can be confusing, especially when it comes to sugar. Sugars are listed under the total carbohydrate umbrella on the Nutrition Facts label on food products. The grams of sugar listed on this label refer to the total amount of carbohydrate that is derived from sugar (which will include naturally occurring sugar like lactose…
Category: Nutrition Observations
7 Diet Mistakes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss by Keri Gans, MS, RDN, CDN
Losing weight is hard work. Keeping it off is downright excruciating. Today, I came across an insightful article by Keri Gans, registered dietitian/nutritionist about the mistakes we make when it comes to losing weight. You’re going to want to read all seven! 7 Diet Mistakes Sabotaging Your Weight Loss
A Mindful Kiss
I dare you to take 5 minutes to eat one Hershey’s Kiss. If you’re up for the challenge, I’ll walk you through it. First, put the foil wrapped candy in your hand. Look at it. How did it get here? Imagine the cocoa beans growing on the trees, the people harvesting them, roasting them, processing…