The movie theater industry played their cards right. It's basically an American tradition to eat snacks during movies. They can charge exorbitant amounts, and we'll still buy that tub of popcorn. Last week, I went to the theater and just about cleaned out a pack of sour gummy worms on my own. I'm sure the nutrition facts (or rather, lack thereof) on those gummy worms wouldn't surprise anyone. I probably consumed about 200 calories of pure sugar. Now, that wouldn't be so bad if it was the only "splurge" of the day. But, of course, everybody's candy got passed around, and
Tips for Healthy Eating on Vacation
by Louise January 17th, 2025 | DietVacation has a different meaning for various people, but for many, especially regarding dietary concerns, it means something like, "time to splurge!" Whether that splurge be eating extra indulgent foods, booking a five-star hotel, or utilizing a fractional ownership jet, it is a fun part of vacation. If a family is staying in a familiar place, vacation seems like the perfect time to treat yourself to all of your favorite dishes, simply because, "It's vacation!" Conversely, if a family travels to an exotic location, they may feel obligated to try all of the popular local foods (and
Healthy Food-Related Gift Giving
by Louise December 20th, 2024 | DietIt's the holiday season, and for many of us that translates to not only a time for family celebration, but also a time for gift giving! Unfortunately, many food or kitchen-related gifts on the market don't exactly promote a healthy lifestyle, despite how charming they may seem. For example, those doughnut or instant waffle makers being sold at Kohl's are easy to use and work wonderfully as family-pleasers. They also happen to work wonderfully as makers of high-calorie (and specifically high fat and high sugar) creations. Go figure. What can you give this holiday season that promotes good
Weight Gain Strategies
by Louise November 29th, 2024 | DietMost people "diet" to lose weight. The diet might involve specific types of foods or beverages, but ultimately what causes someone to effectively lose weight is the reduced calories. However, there's another end of the diet spectrum. Some people don't find it easy to take in the calories that they need. They might become full quickly, have trouble dealing with a newly developed intolerance or allergy, not realize how much they need to eat to make up for an increase in exercise, or simply lose their appetite.
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