The accompanying picture is really worth 1,000 words – and even more calories. When losing weight, one of the easiest – and most effective – changes occurs when we modify our liquid intake. Rich in sugar, these drinks often contain few other nutrients and have a very negative impact on our overall health. Drinking just one soda a day can [...]

While packing for Thailand yesterday (my flight leaves in just a few hours!), I found some time to get lunch with a friend. We ate at a lovely restaurant in downtown Toronto known for their fresh, healthy ingredients. I had a delicious, homemade veggie burger topped with lettuce, tomatoes and sprouts. It was sandwiched in a rich, whole grain bun [...]

Let’s be clear: Sugar is not healthy – and most of us eat way too much of it. When we compare raw sugar to regular, white table sugar, we’re really just examining the lesser of two evils. In the refining process that creates white table sugar, minerals and vitamins are removed. These include Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium. In [...]

You’ve probably heard a thing or two about the “glycemic index” in the last year or two. Diets rich in foods that score low on the glycemic index (GI) have become increasingly popular – and there is some mounting (but mixed) evidence to support their effectiveness. According the the Mayo Clinic: The glycemic index classifies carbohydrate-containing foods according to their [...]

Earlier in the month, I wrote a post about the number of steps it would take to burn off some popular, high-calorie foods likes pizza (4,560 steps per slice), ice cream (1,980 steps) and french fries (6,000 steps). According to a new study, sobering reminders like these can lower the consumption of unhealthy foods. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University tested [...]

It’s 3PM. You have three hours until the end of the workday and you’re feeling low on energy, motivation and enthusiasm. You’re tempted to pour yourself yet another cup of coffee – hoping that the caffeine can help pull you through. But you think to yourself, “Isn’t there a better option?” Yes. A simple apple. Do apples have caffeine? No. [...]

Dear Davey, I recently bought a protein shake, but when I got home and read the ingredients more carefully, I realized just HOW MUCH SUGAR is in it! It has over 50 grams of sugar per serving! Is that bad? Does the sugar prevent muscle growth? Does the sugar out-weigh the protein content? From, Christopher Hey Christopher, It seems like [...]

Dear Davey, Of late I’ve been working on dropping fat and building muscle definition but I have a small problem; I like chocolate a lot. I’m eat maybe just 25 grams per day but I still fear that this might be undoing all of my good work. Can you please help or offer some suggestions? From, Robbie Dear Robbie, Chocolate, [...]

Yesterday, a package of those sugary, chewy “Swedish Fish” candies caught my eye. On the product’s package was a banner that exclaimed, “A fat free food.” And while this bag of candy may be devoid of fat, do not be tricked by this treat – there is nothing healthy about it. Of course, Swedish Fish candies aren’t alone – countless [...]

Carbohydrates are your body’s primary source of energy, but not all carbs are created equal. For a lot of people looking to release some extra weight or increase definition, reducing the intake of simple carbohydrates – like table sugar – is common practice. Food products like candy, chocolate bars and soda are obviously loaded with sugar. But there are a [...]