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What you don't know could hurt you

Posted by Ryan Rannelli on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, In : Eating Habits

Red Flagged Ingredient #1: High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
HFCS is a manmade sugar, derived predominantly from genetically modified corn. The sweet concoction has been shown to promote binges and hysterical hunger, and wrecks havoc on your blood sugar levels, promoting fat storage.

The introduction of HFCS into our food supply directly paralleled a 47% spike in Type 2 Diabetes cases as well as an 80% increase in obesity. Food manufacturers use HFCS in many mainstream products, including the f...

Naturally Sweet Valentine

Posted by Ryan Rannelli on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, In : Eating Habits

Valentine's Day is right around the corner – have you thought about what to get your special someone? This year consider an arrangement of exotic fruit or gourmet dried fruit in lieu of the expected box of chocolates. Fruit is nature's candy – sweet and packed with antioxidants. Your special someone will feel the love, and will appreciate your thoughtfulness.

Your Holiday Party Cheat-Sheet

Posted by Ryan Rannelli on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, In : Eating Habits

Short Cut #1: Eat a sensible meal before the party.
You should always arrive at parties with a full stomach. I realize that this goes against the popular trend of starving yourself before a party, and that's exactly why most people gain weight. Since your stomach will be full, you'll have the clarity to pick and choose the treats that you really want, rather than stuffing yourself with everything in sight.

Short Cut #2: Bring a healthy dish to share.
Don't worry if the party that you're going to...

Tip for keeping weight off this holiday season

Posted by Ryan Rannelli on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, In : Eating Habits

It's that time of year again. Coffee shops everywhere have begun to peddle their holiday beverages. With names as enticing as peppermint, gingerbread, pumpkin pie, and eggnog, it's no wonder that these drinks are top sellers. However, don't be fooled. If it smells like a dessert, tastes like a dessert and is named after a dessert…it's a dessert. It just happens to come in a cup.

Most holiday beverages contain close to 500 calories and may contain as much as 29 grams of fat.

Limit your i...

Your Insatiable Appetite

Posted by Ryan Rannelli on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, In : Eating Habits

Hey, Ryan here,
Have you ever wondered why you can't say no to the donuts, muffins, chips and fries that surround you everyday? If you have then you will want to read this best seller, The End of Overeating, by David A. Kessler.
And i bet you're asking yourself- do I really need to read yet another book on weight loss? Well, if it's called The End of Overeating, by Dr. Kessler then the answer is yes- this book is both his diagnosis of the problem and his prescription for its treatment. I read...