As a parent, cooking isn’t always an enjoyable process. Cooking a meal that your kids will like is hard enough! But cooking a meal that not only your kids will love but also your diet will like, may seem impossible. An easy way to get the best of both worlds is to include your kids […]
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How to Spot Hidden Sugars in Foods
We understand that it can be difficult knowing exactly how much sugar your food really has when you’re trying to watch the amount of sugar you’re eating. Reduced sugar? Low Sugar? No Sugar? What exactly does that all mean? We’re here to help you learn what these confusing food labels mean and how to know […]
Weight Loss and Alcohol: What’s the Relationship?
Does drinking alcohol make you gain weight? Is there a limit to how much I should have? How many calories are in a single serving? These are all common questions we get here at G-Plans. Alcohol is known for being related to weight gain, but not all drinks have the same effect. If you’d like […]
How to Extend Your Produce’s Shelf Life
If you’ve ever bought fresh produce, only to be confused when it spoils only two days later, you aren’t alone! During our busy lives, the last thing we want to do is constantly having food spoil in our refrigerator (definitely doesn’t make dieting any easier!). Different vegetables have different methods of storing them. So if […]
Food Spotlight: Turmeric
I’m sure you’ve heard that turmeric is known as a superfood. But what exactly is it and what does it do? Does it really live up to the hype? Turmeric spice is a member of the ginger family and is commonly used in medicine and cuisine in Asia and India. Its bright yellow-gold color gives […]