Shake it, Sugary

When you read food labels, a few grams don’t sound like much. But did you know that 4.2 grams of sugar equal 1 teaspoon? And one teaspoon of sugar contains 16.3 calories, which can add up.

White, refined sugar is high in calories and has no real nutritional value, yet it’s a main ingredient in a lot of the foods we love and crave. It can make your energy spike and drop throughout the day, but you can take charge of sugar ruling your diet.

Reduce Sugar in your diet

• Eat fresh fruits for a snack or dessert instead of treats made with processed sugar.
• Add fruit to your meals instead of processed sugar.
• Choose drinks and snacks wisely that have low or no sugar — and stick with small portions.
• Watch out for sugar-free labels on foods with ingredients ending in -ose (which can be hidden sugar) or sugar alcohols like sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol that can be just as fattening as the sugared version.

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Ten Reasons to cut out sugar — and follow up with a consultation with Dr. Aron on how you can lose weight fast.

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Facts, Jack

Do you read nutrition facts labels when you shop for groceries? Many people don’t, and don’t always have the time to. Many food manufacturers try to make things simple by placing logos on the product packaging proclaiming the items are smart choices or heart healthy — but might not be, making it ever more important to read those labels to keep your diet in check.

The FDA is currently trying to crack down on the food industry’s labeling claims that could mislead consumers. This comes after a group of major foodmakers, including ConAgra Foods, Kellogg’s and Unilever started a Smart Choices program in August 2009 that put a green Smart Choices checkmark logo on numerous food products.

These labels were also placed on foods that contain up to 50 percent sugar and represent up to as much as 80 percent of your daily fat intake. Some of the products highlighted the fact that they contain zero trans fats, but did not point out high levels of saturated fats.

That’s why the FDA sent the Smart Choices program a letter stating that it could confuse consumers into choosing processed foods over fruits and vegetables. The FDA is now in the works of devising stricter front-packaging labeling on food products and the Smart Choices program is suspending its operations.

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Cite New York Times; Washington Post

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Eat Natural Foods

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Dieting to lose weight should not mean depriving yourself of foods that taste good. In fact, eating healthier means you get to eat a lot of richer, better-tasting foods that just so happen to fight fat.

These are just some of those foods that can help you maintain your figure:

Almonds Why they’re good for you: They contain a high amount of alpha-linolenic acid, which speeds up metabolism, and can cut down BMI and weight by as much as 18 percent. Berries Why they're good for you: Fresh or frozen, these Vitamin C-packed fruits can improve the quality of your workouts and help you burn up to 30 percent more fat. Cinnamon Why it’s good for you: Just a 1/4 teaspoon of it on your breakfast can keep you from experiencing an insulin spike, which causes your body to store fat. Mustard Why it’s good for you: The turmeric in mustard slows the growth of fat tissues. Oranges Why they’re good for you: Citrus fruit contains flavones that fight fat. Soybeans Why they’re good for you: They are rich in choline, which stops fat absorption and breaks down fat deposits. (Those with breast cancer in their family history should check with their doctor first.) Sweet potatoes Why they’re good for you: They're high in fiber and keep the insulin in check. Swiss cheese Why it’s good for you: It has more calcium than most other cheeses, reduces fat-producing enzymes and increases further fat breakdown. Of course, the lower-fat version is healthier, too.

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Central Quirk

That extra caffeine perk to get you through the day may also get you a few extra pounds on the scale, says a new study.

The findings are based on 3,000 purchases made at 115 restaurant chains in New York City, and include:

• Brewed coffee and tea contain an average of 63 calories, including when the drink may come with sugar and milk.
• Blended beverages contain about 239 calories, which is 89 more calories than a can of soda.A large ice-blended coffee drink can contain a whopping 750 calories or more.

You don’t have to give up your favorite caffeine craving, but moderation always helps, and so does going for low-fat or skim milk instead of whole and using little to no sugar.

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Cite: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene news release