Dieting doesn’t have to be drudgery. You can still eat gourmet meals that are actually easy to prepare and lose weight. The secret is understanding the nutritional value and maximizing the health benefits of the food you do eat so you get the most bang for your buck.
How do you tell the difference between "good" fats and "bad" fats? By listening to what Dr. Fine has to say in her "Fat Chat." If you have high cholesterol, find out how you can lower it by reducing the amount of saturated fat in your diet.
Did you know that one in four people are Lactose intolerant? In fact, many people have an intolerance to dairy and don't even know it! In this episode, Dr. Fine, an expert in the area of lactose intolerance and author of a noted dairy-free cookbook, believes that you don’t have to live with limitations. She doesn't, so neither do you.
It used to be that carbs were good. Now it seems like they're bad. The real truth is they’re both: good and bad. Did you know that the more bad carbs you eat, the more likely you are to become diabetic? In this episode, Dr. Fine shows you how to identify the three categories of carbs: the good, the bad, and the ugly!
You know the old saying: you are what you eat. It’s true! If you want to look great and feel great you have to eat well. When you feel well it shows. Your skin glows, your hair shines and your nails grow. You even have a general sense of overall wellbeing. Dr. Fine will tell you which kinds of foods promote good health so it shows.
Skip the drive-through and the take out. Instead, Dr. Fine encourages us to prepare fast and fresh recipes that are so quick and satisfying; you’ll wonder why fast food was ever invented. By eating fresh food and avoiding greasy fast foods, you’ll feel better, have cleaner arteries and maybe even live longer!