Fun and fitness, A to Z: Abs, cumbia dance, Latin music, laughter and more come together at the Y to create Zumba Jul 3, 2009
In addition to burning calories, participants work their gluts and abs, tighten their core and laugh ... You re building muscle, which burns calories throughout the day. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Jul 3, 2009
It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... She said studies show that women who eat out more than five times a week eat an average of 300 more calories per day than women who... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Comment: Ghosts In The Machine Jul 3, 2009
Over a 20-year period, the Planning Commission says, per capita consumption of calories and protein has steadily declined in India. The calorie norm for the rural poor was set at 2,400 calories a day, and rural India's calorie consumption has dropped to 2,047 calories from 2,221. (India Times, India)
Obesity plagues Kings County Jul 3, 2009
Designed to encourage individuals to take control of their health, the county health report provided some simple formulas for figuring out how many calories to eat in a day to either maintain or lose weight. How many calories should be eaten depends on the person's gender, physique and physical activity patterns, but it generally falls between 10-15 times the person's weight, according to the report ... For example, those who weigh 150 pounds and are happy with their weight need about 2,250... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
DIY DRESSINGS - Homemade salad coatings control ingedients, cost Jul 3, 2009
Audrae Erickson wrote on Jul 2, 2009 1:37 PM:" High fructose corn syrup may have a complicated-sounding name, but its simply a kind of corn sugar that is nutritionally the same as table sugar. High fructose corn syrup is used in the food supply because of its many functional benefits. In salad dressings, it improves flavor by reducing tartness and keeps ingredients evenly dispersed.High fructose corn syrup is not sweeter than sugar; and high fructose corn syrup, sugar and honey all contain... (Missoulian, MT)
Homemade mayonnaise: Break out this secret weapon for your next party Jul 2, 2009
Each tablespoon: 95 calories; 0 protein; 0 carbohydrates; 0 fiber; 11 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 13 mg. cholesterol; 8 mg. sodium. Total time: About 8 minutes. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Jul 2, 2009
Developed by Yale University s Kelly Brownell, this traditional behavior-modification approach underscores lowering fat and calories and increasing physical activity ... This very low-fat 10 percent of daily calories approach includes plenty of healthful complex carbohydrates, lean protein mostly from vegetables, as well as daily meditation and physical activity ... All the participants reported eating about 2,000 calories a day when the study began. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Winner of AJC Peachtree past a healthy promoter of Waffle House Jul 2, 2009
50 and, more importantly, contains about 630 calories and 21 grams of fat, according to registered dietician Cristina Caro ... As Caro sees it, the fat content isn t bad, nor are the calories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
How Franken won Jul 2, 2009
Under libertarianism as defined today, we would all be working eighteen hour days for 2500 calories and a grass mat to sleep on, and any complaints would not be answered with any "force an' fraud," only with a frosty "nobody FORCES you to work here," and. starvation. (Harper's Magazine)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Jul 2, 2009
It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... She said studies show that women who eat out more than five times a week eat an average of 300 more calories per day than women who... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
There’s always room for more holiday cookies Jul 2, 2009
Per cookie: 80 calories, 1 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates, 2 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 6 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber ... Per cookie (based on 18): 68 calories, 0 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 3 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 8 mg cholesterol, 15 mg sodium, 0 g dietary fiber. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cookies to delight any chocoholic Jul 2, 2009
These new lighter mudslide cookies have about half the calories, total fat, saturated fat, and more than 80 percent less cholesterol, but they are still to-die-for cookies ... Per cookie (without nuts): 102 calories, 2 g protein, 14 g carbohydrate, 5 ... Calories from fat: 48 percent. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Use Kaiulani Spices with rice, veggies Jul 2, 2009
Per serving (based on 6 servings): 260 calories, 13 g fat, 1 ... Per serving (assumes two 8-ounce steaks plus 1 tablespoon olive oil): 320 calories, 18 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 50 mg cholesterol,greater than 1000 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g sugar, 25 g protein ... Per serving (assumes 2 tablespoons olive oil drizzle): 330 calories, 13 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 200 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 9 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 8 g protein. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cruise into a great body Jul 2, 2009
"You sit on your you-know-what and you don't keep your muscles toned. You've got to consume calories that are going to work for you all during the day. Even when you're sleeping. That's the beauty of 'Body at Home.' You can burn calories while you're at rest.". "Body at Home" by Jorge Cruise is published by Crown. (Sioux City Journal)
Shopping Cart: New food products in stores, restaurants and online Jul 2, 2009
Wheat-free snack mix: Carlsbad-based Karmic Health is now marketing Karmic Krunch, a gluten-free snack mix made from buckwheat, corn and rice sweetened with agave nectar and mixed with eight kinds of nuts, dried papaya slices and raisins. Sold in 5- and 12-ounce bags (two 12-ounce bags are 18), Karmic Krunch is sold at local farmers markets and online at. (North County Times)
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Your metabolic rate increases and you use calories more efficiently. . (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Bay State’s weight problem is bigger than it looks Jul 2, 2009
And in November of next year, restaurants with 20 or more locations in the state will be required to post calories on their menus. Other programs, under the Mass in Motion campaign, encourage eating a healthy diet and being more physically active. (Boston Globe)
Enjoy the rains with a power work out Jul 2, 2009
Skipping : Skipping is convenient and an effective way to burn calories. If you have a knee or back problem, avoid skipping as it is a form of high impact exercise. (India Times, India)
Everything's bigger in the US: obesity still on the rise Jul 2, 2009
In 1980, the average of obese adults in the US was 15 per cent. The report blames the upward trend on a number of factors, including that Americans consume an average of 300 more calories a day than they did 25 years ago. Agence France-Presse. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Evans man makes grueling trek Jul 2, 2009
It wasn't uncommon for him to wolf down a Whopper to try to reach his goal of 8,000 calories a day. Kaiser said he went through "1,000 Pop-Tarts" and countless Oreos. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Which State Has Fattest People? Jul 2, 2009
When you're on a restricted budget you look for the most calories for the buck in food 00002C38. Fresh produce doesn't fit in there. (CBS News -- Health)
3 California Diet Laws Begin July 1 Jul 2, 2009
The Golden State will become the first in the nation to require restaurants to disclose how many calories are in their standard menu items ... Starting July 1, those restaurants can either list the calories in their standard items on menus and indoor menu boards or they can offer customers brochures listing the amount of calories, saturated fat, salt and carbohydrates in those items ... "It's a lot of extra calories with no nutritional value," he said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
McDonald's Builds A Bigger Burger Jul 2, 2009
Just in case you were wondering, the third-pound Angus with Bacon and Cheese packs 820 calories, 43g of fat, and 65g of carbohydrates. Combined with a large package of french fries (570 calories) and a large Coke (310 calories) ... Your Angus Bacon and Cheese lunch provides you with 1700 delicious calories in one meal. (CBS News)
Getting fancy with cupcakes Jul 2, 2009
Each cupcake: 185 calories; 3 grams protein; 23 grams carbohydrate; 0 fiber; 9 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 64 milligrams cholesterol; 151 milligrams sodium ... Each cupcake: 226 calories; 3 grams protein; 30 grams carbohydrate; 1 gram fiber; 11 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 68 milligrams cholesterol; 143 milligrams sodium ... Each 2 tablespoon serving: 108 calories; 1 gram protein; 15 grams carbohydrate; 0 fiber; 5 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 55... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The year's scourge of summer? Cankles Jul 2, 2009
As for how to reduce cankles, Golds advocates cutting calories and engaging in consistent high-intensity, fat-burning cardiovascular activities that focus on slimming down your calves. Suggested activities: long, brisk walks for at least 30 minutes each day and step class. (MSNBC -- Health)
Food info at eateries can battle the bulge Jul 2, 2009
restaurant chains have to reveal calories ... The Golden State will become the first in the nation to require restaurants to disclose how many calories are in their standard menu items ... Do you really want to count calories when you go to Carl's Jr. and order a Western Bacon Six Dollar Burger, large fries and chocolate shake. (Fresno Bee)
Creative cookery Jul 2, 2009
Chirnside, from Grants Pass, was preparing healthy chicken nuggets using crushed cornflakes and baking instead of frying them to reduce calories ... Nutrition Information: Per serving: 230 calories, 2 grams fat, 31 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber, 19 grams protein, 275 mg. sodium, 45 mg. cholesterol. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Turning fruit into firework finish on July Fourth Jul 2, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 250 calories; 115 calories from fat; 13 g fat (8 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 68 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber; 119 mg sodium ... Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 96 calories; 4 calories from fat; 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 2 mg sodium ... Nutrition information... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Five Summer Splurges for Less than $10 Jul 2, 2009
Italians consider gelato part of everyday life -- partly because of its nutritional value (it's made with natural ingredients and contains fewer calories and less fat than other frozen desserts) and partly because it's frequently enjoyed with friends and family in the comfortable, inviting atmosphere of the neighborhood gelateria. "In Italy, eating gelato is as much about the pleasure of the company you're in and where you are as it is about enjoying its delicious taste," says Casol. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Create Your Own Vending Machine to Avoid Office Snacking Pitfalls Jul 2, 2009
are only 50 to 80 calories per individually wrapped serving and research has found that people find cheese just as delicious as chips or cookies. "Keeping a stash of fruit, nuts and cheese sticks in the crisper assures that you have a quick, healthy and tasty snack on hand that will provide both protein and fiber to keep you feeling full longer," says Alexander. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Freshen up your fridge with healthy foods Jul 2, 2009
Just 90 calories per serving, Daisy Brand Low Fat Cottage Cheese is naturally high in protein and low in fat, making it a favorite among active, nutrition-conscious adults. With its versatility in recipes and nutritional benefits for every age, consumers can feel good about making one purchase that is valuable in so many ways. (South County Chronicle, VA)
Relish The American Table: Make merry with mulled wine Jul 2, 2009
Per serving: 140 calories, 0g fat, 0mg. cholesterol, 0g protein, 8g carbohydrates, 0g fiber, 0. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Colors of Freedom Fourth of July presented by KIRO 7 Jul 2, 2009
Work off the calories during the Yankee Doodle Dash benefitting the YMCA. Enjoy an afternoon of live music, free kids activities and a food fair. As darkness settles in, sit back and enjoy the fireworks over Port Gardner Bay. (KIRO TV, WA)
Salmon skewers have the look Jul 2, 2009
Per serving: 302 calories, 20 grams protein, 10 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 36 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber, 61 milligrams cholesterol, 922 milligrams sodium. Source: Adapted from Cook It Together by Annabel Karmel. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
What we say, what we eat conflict Jul 2, 2009
Mintel s survey found that more than three-quarters of us do want to see the cost in fat and calories listed on a menu, too. Makes sense to me. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Farmers may be planting the root of all evil Jul 2, 2009
(Today, these are wheat, rice and corn, which provide most of the calories for the world's population. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
TV ads make children choose more junk foods Jul 2, 2009
"This research shows a direct and powerful link between television food advertising and calories consumed by adults and children," said lead author Jennifer Harris, director of marketing initiatives at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale. "Food advertising triggers automatic eating, regardless of hunger, and is a significant contributor to the obesity epidemic. Reducing unhealthy food advertising to children is critical," she said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Jul 1, 2009
It says that some individual dishes can exceed 2,000 calories, more than the recommended daily intake for women ... "Since those chains make almost zero nutrition information available on menus, their customers don't have a clue that they might be getting a whole day's worth of calories in a single dish, or several days' worth in the whole meal," the centre says ... She said studies show that women who eat out more than five times a week eat an average of 300 more calories per day than women who... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Losing weight is a gradual process Jul 1, 2009
One pound of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. If we break that down to 500 calories per day, we could eat 250 calories less and burn 250 calories more and lose one pound in seven days. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Salmon skewers have the look Jul 1, 2009
Per serving: 302 calories, 20 grams protein, 10 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 36 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber, 61 milligrams cholesterol, 922 milligrams sodium. Source: Adapted from Cook It Together by Annabel Karmel. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Bulging Berrien (1131) Jul 1, 2009
Meals are bigger, and the food generally contains more calories than what was served in another age ... That includes more fast food, junk food and quick-to-prepare frozen food - the kind that is less filling because it is heavy on sodium and "empty calories.". (The Herald-Palladium)
Photo gallery: Strawberry fields Jul 1, 2009
ALL ABOUT BERRIES There are about 45 calories in a cup of strawberries. About 20 varieties of strawberries exist, with garden strawberries the most common. (Easton Journal, MA)
Relish The American Table: Baking up a New England tradition Jul 1, 2009
Per serving: 330 calories, 13g fat, 5g protein, 54g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 210mg sodium. Reader Comments The comments below are from readers of Democratherald. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Many (healthy) ways with salsa Jul 1, 2009
Nutrition information per serving: 78 calories; 42 calories from fat; 5 grams fat (1 gram saturated; 0 grams trans fats); 0 milligrams cholesterol; 9 grams carbohydrate; 2 grams protein; 3 grams fiber; 539 milligrams sodium. To subscribe to the print edition of The Times and Democrat. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Group boxing delivers a one-two fitness punch Jul 1, 2009
Proponents claim an hourlong workout can burn hundreds of calories ... Although the athletes at LA Boxing may not be in the same league as Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson, they're still burning calories and staying healthy ... LA Boxing and other gyms across the country say an hour workout can burn hundreds of calories -- even up to 1,000. (CNN -- Health)
Fresh veggie dish fills summer dinner plate Jul 1, 2009
But along with that feeling of summery satisfaction come a hefty number of calories ... Zucchini is generous in potassium, slim on calories and weighty with water. (Sioux City Journal)
Jose Hernandez scheduled to go on his first space mission in August (1046) Jul 1, 2009
The dietitians come up with proper amount of calories in our food. One day, we rated 100 different kinds of foods to see what we liked. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Troopers investigate Yukon River protest fishing Jul 1, 2009
"Nothing compares to king salmon nutritionally because they carry oil that's needed for calories and for our well being. ... We can't substitute any species for that. That's our customary and traditional food," he said. Read The Village, the ADN's blog about rural Alaska, at. (Anchorage Daily News)
Turning fruit into firework finish on July Fourth Jul 1, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 250 calories; 115 calories from fat; 13 g fat (8 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 68 mg cholesterol; 31 g carbohydrate; 3 g protein; 1 g fiber; 119 mg sodium ... Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 96 calories; 4 calories from fat; 0 g fat (0 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 1 g protein; 4 g fiber; 2 mg sodium ... Nutrition information... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Jul 1, 2009
Developed by Yale University s Kelly Brownell, this traditional behavior-modification approach underscores lowering fat and calories and increasing physical activity ... This very low-fat 10 percent of daily calories approach includes plenty of healthful complex carbohydrates, lean protein mostly from vegetables, as well as daily meditation and physical activity ... All the participants reported eating about 2,000 calories a day when the study began. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Healthy Grocery Shopping on a Budget Jul 1, 2009
Nutrition Information for one serving (253 g): Calories 230 (from Fat 10), Fat 1 g (Saturated 0 g), Trans Fat 0, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1650 mg, Total Carbohydrates 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugars 5 g, Protein 22 g. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Raising money for conservation Jul 1, 2009
The things he carries are meager -- a fork, a toothbrush, his Garmin -- with the bulkiest of his belongings likely the hanging bags laden with food and water that keep him fueled when burning 8,000 calories a day. After 10 days of rest and recreation he'll take a different route back to Austin, and he looks forward to the second leg of the trip. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Creative cookery Jul 1, 2009
Chirnside, from Grants Pass, was preparing healthy chicken nuggets using crushed cornflakes and baking instead of frying them to reduce calories ... Nutrition Information: Per serving: 230 calories, 2 grams fat, 31 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber, 19 grams protein, 275 mg. sodium, 45 mg. cholesterol. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Tweak or redefine traditional accompaniments Jul 1, 2009
Non-fat Greek yogurt is the base of the creamy dressing, which dramatically reduces calories in the slaw. Toast a top-quality curry powder to bring out the flavors (or substitute toasted sesame seeds, or a fresh herb such as dill or chives). (Boston Globe)
Easy summertime sweets Jul 1, 2009
Per serving: 235 calories (51 percent from fat), 13 ... Per serving: 263 calories (33 percent from fat), 9. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Key to evolutionary fitness: Cut the calories Jul 1, 2009
Public release date: 1-Jul-2009. Contact: Tess Livermore. (EurekAlert!)
Also: Blue cheeseburger with fried pickled onions Jul 1, 2009
NUTRITION PER SERVING: 743 calories (320 calories from fat); 36 grams fat (14 grams saturated); 125 milligrams cholesterol; 65 grams carbohydrate; 43 grams protein; 3 grams fiber; and 906 milligrams sodium. From the Wednesday, July 01, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Tips for using hot new sweetener ---- agave syrup Jul 1, 2009
While it has the same number of calories per teaspoon as table sugar, it is sweeter, so you can use less of it. Much of its popularity also stems from heavy marketing of its low glycemic effect, meaning agave syrup is believed to have a less dramatic effect on blood sugar levels than refined sugars such as white sugar and corn syrup. (North County Times)
Getting fancy with cupcakes Jul 1, 2009
Each cupcake: 185 calories; 3 grams protein; 23 grams carbohydrate; 0 fiber; 9 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 64 milligrams cholesterol; 151 milligrams sodium ... Each cupcake: 226 calories; 3 grams protein; 30 grams carbohydrate; 1 gram fiber; 11 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 68 milligrams cholesterol; 143 milligrams sodium ... Each 2 tablespoon serving: 108 calories; 1 gram protein; 15 grams carbohydrate; 0 fiber; 5 grams fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 15 milligrams cholesterol; 55... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Green quiche makes for quick meal Jul 1, 2009
NUTRITION Per serving: 286 calories, 13 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 318 mg cholesterol, 656 mg sodium, 4 g dietary fiber, 4 g sugar. ADVERTISEMENT. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tigers add exotic flair to Heritage Fest's lineup Jul 1, 2009
When tigers are lounging around doing absolutely nothing, they burn up an average of about 15,000 calories per day, said keeper Marcus Cook. That s the equivalent of about 400 Big Macs. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Add some zip to that summer sandwich Jul 1, 2009
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 812 calories; 284 calories from fat; 32 g fat (15 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 191 mg cholesterol; 81 g carbohydrate; 53 g protein; 5 g fiber; 2,731 mg sodium. EDITOR S NOTE: J.M. Hirsch can be e-mailed at jhirsch(at)ap. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hottest sex variations Jun 30, 2009
These are your very special, intimate 'me-time' moments which relieve stress, burns calories and lift spirits. Supports Mihika, a 31-year-old, new mom, "As a new mom, I am tired most of the times. However, I make special effort to get going in the bed and thi 00004000 s makes me feel closer to him. Even if the sex isn't that good, it feels like the relationship has become stronger.". (India Times, India)
Calories: To Count Or Not To Count? Jun 30, 2009
Calories: To Count Or Not To Count ... Calories: To Count Or Not To Count ... "I honestly thought I only ate about 1,500 calories a day," she said. (KIRO TV, WA)
Try lemony spaghetti for early-summer lunch Jun 30, 2009
Serving: 293 calories, 7 grams protein, 21 grams fat, 4 grams saturated fat, 19 grams carbohydrate, 1 gram fiber, 9 milligrams cholesterol, 394 milligrams sodium. Civil Dialogue. (Montana Standard, MT)
