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Ice Cream Versus Potato Chips You're definitely avoiding sugar with a serving of these popular potato chips, but are actually consuming more calories and fat than in one serving of vanilla bean or chocolate ice cream!
Starchy vegetables—like beets, carrots, and jicama—contain higher amounts of carbs, and because of this, can raise blood sugar much faster than...
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It is safest to assume any ketosis greater than 0.5 mmol/L is too much if you have type 1 diabetes. Try to keep ketone levels undetectable or at...
Read More »Let’s face it: We all want to live healthier. But that doesn’t necessarily mean giving up all of our favorite treats and snacks completely. Moderation is the key. Reading and understanding the nutrition labels of the foods you buy and maintaining portion control are essential to making good choices for you and your family. Have your ice cream – and eat it, too – with these tips for serving sensible portions. One serving of ice cream is a half cup (4 fl oz). Let’s take a look at the nutritional information for one serving each of two popular flavors:
The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and...
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Water can be really helpful for weight loss. It is 100% calorie-free, helps you burn more calories and may even suppress your appetite if consumed...
Read More »With everyone on the go these days, getting your caffeine through a straw seems like a good idea, but it’s the other ingredients in your favorite coffeehouse drink that add up! A medium-sized, 16 fl oz mocha blended beverage contains 64 grams of total carbohydrates and 60 grams of sugar! Getting the small size of this drink doesn’t help much: the 12 fl oz serving contains 44 grams of carbohydrates and 41 grams of sugar. You can modify the fat content depending on which milk you ask your barista for, but even the nonfat milk option still has 12 grams of fat in the medium size. Better yet, try a scoop of Pierre’s better-for-you Cappuccino Yovation® Probiotic Frozen Yogurt.
The 12 Best Foods to Eat in the Morning Eggs. Eggs make a simple, nutritious breakfast choice. ... Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is a great option if...
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Keto breath produces a distinct taste or odor in the mouth that's different from ordinary halitosis or bad breath. Some people describe keto breath...
Read More »Once you scoop up ice cream into serving dishes, place the container back in the freezer. Keeping it on the table might tempt you to over-indulge. Use smaller serving dishes. Remember, one serving of ice cream is one half-cup. Use a half-cup measuring cup to scoop ice cream instead of a spoon or scoop. Buy individually wrapped ice cream novelties, affordable and perfectly portioned right out of the box. And remember, not all ice cream is created equal. The above comparisons were made using Pierre’s Premium Ice Cream flavors; the nutritional value of other brands may vary. Also, remember to consult your physician before making any major changes to your diet and/or fitness program.
#1 Eat Lots of Fat and Protein Fat and protein are your friends on keto. While fat is clearly a cornerstone of the keto diet, protein will help...
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Can You Have a Cheat Day on Keto? Having a cheat day while you're on the keto diet will take you out of the state of ketosis, Fears says. “It can...
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One product claims that we have anywhere from six to forty pounds of waste, feces and undigested food stuck in our bodies. Another one compares the...
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Typically wraps will have more calories and carbs than a regular slice of bread, because wraps are more condensed." You could argue that some...
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