As mentioned in an earlier post, it has been recommended by many health organizations that we curtail our consumption of sugar. Unfortunately, we love the sweet stuff, and our intake is higher than ever! It is estimated that the average American now eats approximately 150 pounds of sugar each year. This is equal to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) of sugar per week. The American Heart Association recommends that women consume no more than 6 added teaspoons per day, while men consume no more than 9. At 6 cups of sugar per week, we are currently eating 40+ teaspoons each and every day! It has been proven...


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Frozen yogurt, the "good for you", low-fat dessert that most people won't hesitate to eat.  My clients are always telling me how they love all the frozen yogurt places that are literally popping up on every corner.  20 years ago they were all the rage, and here they are again, but with a new twist.  The frozen yogurt of yesterday was served for you - you had your choice of cup sizes ranging from extra small to large, with set ounces and prices, with toppings being an extra cost.  Today, you get the choice of two cup sizes - Large and Extra Large (not kidding) and all the toppings you want,...


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Okay - finally, a video that explains why sugar is so bad for us.  For years, everyone has been blaming the fat in our diets for America's weight gain.  In actuality, it's all the sugar and carbs from sugar that we are consuming that is causing most of our problems. Don't get me wrong, America is the land of overindulgence, so there isn't just one thing that can take all the blame. However... when you look at the fact that our government is subsidizing the corn industry, and that over 70% of all processed foods contain corn in some form or another (i.e. sugar), it's...


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