Calories news 17/09/2007

Compromise key to healthier fettucine Alfredo (The Wichita Eagle) This week, I'm slimming down a dish that got a not-so-nice nickname --"heart attack on a plate" -- from the Center for Science in the Public Interest. It's easy to see why fettucine Alfredo earns a spot in the Unhealthy Hall of Fame. Ordering a plate of it at a restaurant will probably cost you about 1,500 calories and more than two day's worth of saturated fat. Rachael Dhakal-Green sent me ...Calories underestimated in "healthy" restaurants (Reuters via Yahoo! News) People who opt for a meal at a "healthy" restaurant often consume more calories than they would dining at fast food joints that make no health claims, a new study shows.6 Steps to a Healthier PizzaIt is true that many foods are higher in fat, sugar, and calories than other foods but you don’t have to omit them. People can maintain their weight loss more effectively with a plan that includes moderation and balance. ...Should I Save My Calories for Tonight?By Jessica Dawn If you save your calories up for the big feast, or a special night out, it does not give you the same result as eating frequent, small meals throughout the day. It’s not uncommon for many “dieters” to skip meals earlier ...Of Sisters and SoupTo save cash and calories, I took out Dave’s cream and rosemary, and added a dash of pumpkin pie spice for extra flava. L's coming to visit this week, and I have a batch all ready for her. I was considering whipping up a whole fancy ...