What are you looking for on your Nutrition Label?

Posted by on Jun 17, 2011 in Blog | 1,824 comments

Nutritional labels are pretty straightforward.* One of the most important aspects of the nutrition label is the serving size. If you just glance at the daily values and number of calories, you might think there were only 250 calories in the macaroni and cheese you were eating. However, for this item, the serving size that is the basis of the numbers and percentages listed, is just 1 cup. Some manufacturers try to fool you into thinking you are eating fewer calories by making serving sizes almost impossibly small. One certain, famous blue box...

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Universal Tips for Eating Better!

Posted by on May 16, 2011 in Blog | 38 comments

There are many ways the business traveler can take practical steps to create new habits and achieve success at living L.E.A.N. on the Go. We look at some situations specific to the business traveler in the my book, meanwhile, there are several universal eating tips that everyone can be reminded of: • Have sauces served on the side. • Choose light salad dressings or vinaigrettes, served on the side. • Go for foods that are baked, broiled, roasted, grilled — any preparation other than fried is the best choice. • Select broth-based...

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All Fats are NOT Created Equal

Posted by on Apr 22, 2011 in Blog | 83 comments

All Fats are NOT Created Equal

What’s the Deal with Fats? One thing you must be aware of when trying to live L.E.A.N., is the kinds of fats you are eating. Some fats are good, and some are bad.  We do actually need to eat fats to survive. The USDA guidelines recommend adults get 20-35% of their calories from fats.  That sounds like a lot!  The issue is that most Americans consume around 40% from fat, and too often the wrong kinds. Good fats are found in many natural foods, including avocado, olive oil and fish oil.  These are unsaturated fats. Within unsaturated fats...

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Constantly in Flight….How to Fight the Fat

Posted by on Apr 8, 2011 in Blog | 105 comments

You put a lot of time and effort into maintaining a good diet and hitting the gym. This may be an easy task when you’re heading into the office during the week. What if you’re traveling for work… and traveling often? It can be a real challenge to keep on top of your diet when you’re in transit but we’ve got some tips to get a handle on your nutrition when you’re out of town and on the run. The Hunger Demons Challenge: Too long between meals—hunger blindness leading to over indulging and bad...

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