Nutrient Labeling for Alcohol: Do We Even Want to know?

Word has been stirring of nutrition labels being added to alcoholic beverages. It’s about time the FDA has shed some light on the caloric content of alcoholic beverages that to some are consumed on a regular basis. Though moderate consumption of wine has some benefits, alcohol in general contributes very little to your healthy lifestyle….

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To Your Health: December 2012

In this Issue: 10 Holiday (& beyond) Survival Tips Best and Worst of the Bar Prevent the Holiday Hangover Beware of the Skinny Girl “Real” Skinny Cocktails Mindful Eating Coaching Program Special Holiday Gift for Subscribers A Note from Bonnie December is certainly a time for celebrating. Often, that celebrating includes some alcoholic beverages. While…

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Spring 2008: To Your Health

In this Issue: Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of National Nutrition Month How Eating Breakfast Can Benefit Children The Link Between a Healthy Diet & Cancer The Best Foods for Spring Eat Your Way to a Good Night’s Sleep Feature Food of the Month: Figs Healthy Recipe: Fig and Oat Bars Celebrating the 27th Anniversary of…

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Calorie Count of Popular Alcoholic Beverages

Alcoholic Beverage Serving Size Calories Amaretto Sour 6 ounces 421 Bailey’s Irish Cream 5 ounces 468 Beer 12 ounces 150 Beer, Light 12 ounces 110 Champagne 4 ounces 100 Cosmopolitan 5 ounces 262 Daiquiri 5 ounces 280 Dessert Wine, Dry 5 ounces 198 Dessert Wine, Sweet 5 ounces 344 80-proof Distilled Spirits (i.e. gin, vodka,…

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Hemochromatosis

Type 1 Hemochromatosis is an inherited disorder of iron metabolism that is generally adult-onset. These general dietary guidelines can help you manage your hemochromatosis. Check with your physician before starting any new nutrition program. Cut back on red meat consumption. Red meat contains heme iron, the most absorbable form of iron. Avoid foods high in…

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