Energizing, delicious and refreshing…who doesn’t love an iced coffee on a hot summer day? Iced coffee is the perfect drink to jumpstart your morning or for an afternoon “pick me up” on those long, hot days. But you must be mindful that not all iced coffees are created equal!   Although coffee does not contain…

Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed the new nutrition labels that will be on every packaged food item.  The new changes are based on updated scientific information, recent dietary recommendations, and input from the public.   Appearance   Although the new label still has the black and white, 2 column look to it,…

How do you spend your day?  Do you go to work and sit in front of a computer? Do you come home and watch TV?  Do you spend your weekends binge-watching a show on Netflix?  Are you trying to fit in some type of exercise during the day, but have no motivation?   Well, you’re…

The diet mentality has such a strong presence in our culture. Especially if you participate in social networking. Social media is an ideal medium for people to share their opinions and recommendations on what they believe is best for health and weight loss. Over the last two decades we have seen a surge in the…

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….

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,…