Tag Archives: Empty Calories

No-bake healthy snack a wise alternative to store-bought treats (The Tuscaloosa News)

Let the buyer beware when it comes to purchasing lunch box snacks at the grocer. Many are loaded with sugar, fat, salt or all of the above.Bagged salty snacks such as chips and crackers often are nothing but empty calories. Even some labeled as whole grain have barely a gram of the fiber that’s so important to a healthy diet. Continue reading

Healthy Snacks

Having a snack between meals doesn’t have to mean ruining your weight loss plan with a bunch of empty calories. There are alternatives to grabbing a candy bar or handful of chips. There are many healthy snack foods out there that will satisfy you far more than a Snickers. You may have to bring them with [...] Continue reading

Empty Calories Equal Slower Metabolism

Back in September of 2001, I weighed a hefty 255lbs, but with a healthy diet and exercise I lost over 100 pounds by July 30th 2002 and weighed 154lbs. I totally changed my life, and trust me it was a lot of work and dedication. Continue reading