Month: December 2015

Top Ten Healthiest Frozen Foods

Top Ten Healthiest Frozen Foods

There’s no doubt that frozen foods are some of the most convenient foods on the planet. But if you’re eating healthy,  you have concerns about eating them. Here are the top ten healthiest frozen foods on the market. 1. MagicKitchen.com – Our meals are made 

Watch Out for an Empty-Calorie Ambush During the Holidays

Watch Out for an Empty-Calorie Ambush During the Holidays

They’re everywhere. During the holidays, they invade every grocery store, shopping mall, party, and family gathering. And just when you thought you were safe, they show up at your front door on a plate, in a gift basket, or in the mailbox. If you want 

4 Ways to Be Happy and Healthy During the Holidays

4 Ways to Be Happy and Healthy During the Holidays

Just because you’re a little older doesn’t mean Santa isn’t watching anymore. If Mr. Claus or his little helpers get a look at what you’re eating, will you be on the nice list or the naughty list? Too many sweet treats, fast food, or skipped 

Tips to Help You Through the Holidays on a Renal Diet

Tips to Help You Through the Holidays on a Renal Diet

What’s for dinner? It’s something everyone who plans to attend a party, family gathering, or night out at a restaurant during the holidays wants to know. But if it’s the usual fare, a lot of the food might be off limits if you have renal 

Six Tips for Diabetics During the Holidays

Six Tips for Diabetics During the Holidays

You already know it’s important to watch what you eat to help keep your blood sugar under control. And you do a pretty good job making smart food choices most of the time. But when you’re staring down a selection of delectable desserts, or get 

Helpful Ways to Control Calories During the Holidays

Helpful Ways to Control Calories During the Holidays

How much weight do people really gain during the holidays? If you’ve struggled with your weight during this time of year, it can seem like a lot. But it’s not as much as you might think. In a recent study published in the New England 

Eat This, Not That Holiday Guide for Dialysis Patients

Eat This, Not That Holiday Guide for Dialysis Patients

Managing your diet is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health when you’re on dialysis. But that’s harder to do during the holidays when you’re more likely to attend a party, go out to eat, or have dinner with 

High-Sodium Holidays Food You Need to Avoid

High-Sodium Holidays Food You Need to Avoid

It’s no secret that a lot of foods are high in sodium. At the holiday party or during your last-minute dash to finish shopping, if you following a Low Sodium diet, you know you should avoid foods like pizza, French fries, and fast-food burgers. But 

Ten Festive Christmas Cocktails!

Ten Festive Christmas Cocktails!

With Christmas just a week away, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. Last-minute shopping, presents to wrap, house cleaning, and meal prep and planning before your guests arrive. And your to-do list probably keeps getting bigger. Sound familiar? If you’re feeling a little 

Novel Ways to Keep Warm this Winter

Novel Ways to Keep Warm this Winter

With the arrival of winter comes colder temperatures and, as a result, we all struggle to keep warm without going broke due to high gas, oil or electric bills. Well, here are some unique, if temporary solutions to your cold weather issues, and, despite my