Beans: What No One Told You

I grew up loving and enjoying rice+ beans. Everyone knew that beans, and lentils (dengu) are rich in protein…but wait… Lets take a closer look to the nutrition facts: 1 cup or red beans: 219 calories – 16.2 grams (56 calories) from protein, 39.7grams...

Myth Buster: Fruits Do NOT contribute to weight gain

If you’re not physically active, over-eating fruit can contribute to massive weight gain. Yes fruits have a lot of fiber and many wonderful nutrients but this doesn’t mean you solely depend on them for all nutrients. How about veggies? Veggies are extremely low in...

How Long Does It Take To Lose Weight?

Everyone wants to know….how long will it take before I can lose this weight? First let me start by saying that weight loss is not the same as to fat loss.  I reiterate this because the number on the scale is only a slight glimpse of what’s going on with...