Category Archives: restaurant meals

Meals Away from Home and Your Health

Did you know that eating one meal away from home can increase your daily intake by an average of 134 calories?  Holding everything else consistent (e.g., activity level), that means you can gain approximately 2 pounds per year if you eat … Continue reading

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Putting it on the Plate with PICKKA – Eat What?

Last month, PICKKA launched a cool new app for the iPhone – “Eat What?“. This nifty app provides you with a list of recommended products to buy at the grocery store and/or suggestions of menu items from a restaurant based … Continue reading

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How Many Calories are Really in that Meal?

I am sure you are familiar with the standard suggestions given in the interest of weight management and health – “Read the nutrition label,” “Count your calories,” “Compare the caloric density of  meals.”  In theory, it is sound advice.  Body weight is maintained … Continue reading

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