When most of us think of sushi, we do tend to think of a 'healthy' food. And it's true - many fish and seafood including salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna and crab are an excellent source of protein and Omega-3s. The seaweed used in the sushi rolls, seaweed salad and miso soup is rich in magnesium, calcium, folic acid, iron, iodine and various antioxidants. However, there are a variety of ways that some of our sushi favorites can pack a whole lot of extra calories that we might not be aware of.
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What’s the worst possible food you can eat for breakfast? The TRAP that so many of us ladies fall into? The WORST thing you can eat for breakfast is nothing at all! Many women think that the later they can wait in the day before eating a first meal means the less calories they’ll eat. Tons of us strive to eat only lunch and dinner in a desperate attempt to lose more weight. But if …
Love her or hate her, you’ve got to admit…it takes some serious guts AND a great bod to sport the outfits Lady Gaga wears. Not that I necessarily appreciate her fashion sense! But still, you can’t help but acknowledge that Gaga is a super fit celebrity. But, with her millions of young fans hanging on her every word and tweet, is Gaga being true to her signature message of self-acceptance? What does Gaga do to …
‘Clean eating’ seems to be the buzzword that all celebrities use these days to describe their eating habits. Eating clean is also frequently touted in fitness magazines and blogs as the best way to lose weight. But this term sounds kind of ambiguous, doesn’t it? It sounds as vague as ‘healthy diet’ or ‘daily exercise.’ What is ‘clean eating’? Where did this term come from and how did it become so popular? In 2007, fitness …
Are you getting your green leafies in on a daily basis? We all know that they’re packed with vitamins, but these greens are true superfoods both for health and weight loss! They’re a great source of vitamins A, C and K, are full of healthy antioxidants, and also provide iron and calcium in the diet. Dark leafy greens are an excellent source of fiber and have close to no calories, so they’ll help fill …