Berries are like nature's candy.  Not only do they taste sweet and juicy, but they are so good for you.  They are a good source of vitamins and phytochemicals (which help to fight disease or disorders).

For instance, cranberries and blueberries can fight off urinary tract infections.  Blueberries and strawberries have been found to have anti-cancer properties.  Dark colored berries like blackberries contain powerful antioxidants which can help to slow down the aging process.  Berries, especially blueberries and raspberries, also contain something called lutein, which is important for healthy eyes.  Wow, they may be tiny, but they sure are powerfully healthy!

Want to see how these berries compare nutritionally, then

1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint)

Strawberries:  23 calories, 1.4g fiber, 9mcg Vitamin A, 42mg Vitamin C, 110mg Potassium, 17mcg Folate
Blueberries:  41 calories, 1.7g fiber, 39mcg Vitamin A, 7mg Vitamin C, 56mg Potassium, 4mcg Folate
Raspberries:  32 calories, 4g fiber, 20mcg Vitamin A, 16mg Vitamin C, 93mg Potassium, 13mcg Folate
Blackberries:  31 calories, 3.8g fiber, 154mcg Vitamin A, 15mg Vitamin C, 117mg Potassium, 18mcg Folate
Boysenberries:  33 calories, 3.5g fiber, 44mcg Vitamin A, 2mg Vitamin C, 92mg Potassium, 42mcg Folate
Raw Cranberries:  22 calories, 2.2g fiber, 28mcg Vitamin A, 6mg Vitamin C, 40mg Potassium, 0mcg Folate
Dried Cranberries (1/3 cup):  123 calories, 2.3g fiber, 0mcg Vitamin A, 0mg Vitamin C, 16mg Potassium, 0mcg Folate

Fit's Tips:  Get your fill of these delicious fresh berries by adding them to your cereal, salads, and baked goods.  A bowl of fresh-picked berries also makes a great dessert on its own.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream is rich and decadent, and not exactly the healthiest thing on the planet to eat.  But then again, that's why we crave it! A scoop of your favorite flavor may be free on April 9 (it's Free Cone Day!), but unfortunately, the ice cream is far from being calorie-free.  Take a look at the nutritional breakdown below so you know just how many calories you're spooning up.

1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint)

Americone Dream:  270 calories, 15g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 24g sugars, 3g protein
Banana Split:  250 calories, 15g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 25g sugars, 3g protein
Boston Cream Pie:  250 calories, 13g fat, 90mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 26g sugars, 3g protein
Cake Batter:  260 calories, 16g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Cannoli:  280 calories, 16g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 28g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Cheesecake Brownie:  250 calories, 14g fat, 70mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 24g sugars, 3g protein
Cherry Garcia:  240 calories, 13g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 28g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Chocolate:  250 calories, 14g fat, 40mg cholesterol, 25g carbs, 21g sugars, 4g protein
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough:  270 calories, 14g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 33g carbs, 25g sugars, 4g protein
Chocolate Fudge Brownie:  260 calories, 12g fat, 40mg cholesterol, 34g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
Chocolate Nougat Crunch:  260 calories, 14g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 30g sugars, 4g protein
Chocolate Peppermint Crunch:  290 calories, 16g fat, 45mg cholesterol, 33g carbs, 28g sugars, 4g protein
Chocolate Therapy:  240 calories, 13g fat, 45mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 21g sugars, 4g protein

If you don't see your favorite flavor, keep reading.

1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint)

Chubby Hubby:  340 calories, 20g fat, 55mg cholesterol, 33g carbs, 25g sugars, 7g protein
Chunky Monkey:  290 calories, 18g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
Cinnamon Buns:  290 calories, 15g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 36g carbs, 28g sugars, 4g protein
Coffee Caramel Buzz:  280 calories, 14g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 33g carbs, 25g sugars, 4g protein
Coffee Coffee Buzz Buzz Buzz:  260 calories, 16g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 24g sugars, 4g protein
Coffee Heath Bar Crunch:  280 calories, 16g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
Crème Brulée:  280 calories, 16g fat, 90mg cholesterol, 31g carbs, 28g sugars, 3g protein
Everything But the ...:  290 calories, 17g fat, 45mg cholesterol, 31g carbs, 28g sugars, 5g protein
Half Baked:  270 calories, 13g fat, 55mg cholesterol, 35g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
Imagine Whirled Peace:  270 calories, 16g fat, 75mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 23g sugars, 3g protein
Karamel Sutra:  260 calories, 14g fat, 55mg cholesterol, 31g carbs, 26g sugars, 3g protein
Late Night Snack:  270 calories, 15g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 31g carbs, 21g sugars, 4g protein
Milk & Cookies:  270 calories, 15g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Mint Chocolate Cookie:  260 calories, 14g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 28g carbs, 22g sugars, 4g protein
Mud Pie:  270 calories, 16g fat, 55mg cholesterol, 28g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
New York Super Fudge Chunk:  300 calories, 20g fat, 50mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 25g sugars, 4g protein
Oatmeal Cookie Chunk:  260 calories, 14g fat, 55mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Peach Cobbler:  220 calories, 11g fat, 50mg cholesterol, 28g carbs, 26g sugars, 3g protein
Peanut Brittle:  260 calories, 15g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Peanut Butter Cup:  360 calories, 26g fat, 70mg cholesterol, 27g carbs, 24g sugars, 6g protein
Phish Food:  280 calories, 13g fat, 35mg cholesterol, 39g carbs, 28g sugars, 4g protein
Pistachio Pistachio:  280 calories, 17g fat, 70mg cholesterol, 24g carbs, 19g sugars, 6g protein
Red Velvet Cake:  250 calories, 13g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 23g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
S'mores:  280 calories, 16g fat, 35mg cholesterol, 35g carbs, 26g sugars, 3g protein
Strawberry Cheesecake:  250 calories, 15g fat, 60mg cholesterol, 26g carbs, 22g sugars, 3g protein
Triple Caramel Chunk:  280 calories, 16g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 32g carbs, 25g sugars, 3g protein
Vanilla:  230 calories, 14g fat, 75mg cholesterol, 23g carbs, 20g sugars, 4g protein
Vanilla Caramel Fudge:  280 calories, 14g fat, 70mg cholesterol, 34g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch:  280 calories, 17g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
What a Cluster:  320 calories, 19g fat, 45mg cholesterol, 31g carbs, 23g sugars, 7g protein
Cherry Garcia Fro Yo:  200 calories, 3g fat, 20mg cholesterol, 37g carbs, 27g sugars, 8g protein
Chocolate Fudge Brownie Fro Yo:  180 calories, 2.5g fat, 15mg cholesterol, 35g carbs, 25g sugars, 5g protein
Half Baked Fro Yo:  180 calories, 3g fat, 20mg cholesterol, 35g carbs, 23g sugars, 4g protein
Phish Food Fro Yo:  240 calories, 6g fat, 20mg cholesterol, 41g carbs, 27g sugars, 4g protein
Banana Peanut Butter Greek Frozen Yogurt:  210 calories, 8g fat, 25mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 26g sugars, 6g protein
Blueberry Vanilla Graham Greek Frozen Yogurt:  200 calories, 7g fat, 25mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 23g sugars, 6g protein
Liz Lemon Greek Frozen Yogurt:  180 calories, 4.5g fat, 30mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 21g sugars, 6g protein
Pineapple Passionfruit Greek Frozen Yogurt:  180 calories, 4g fat, 65mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 26g sugars, 5g protein
Raspberry Fudge Chunk Greek Frozen Yogurt:  200 calories, 7g fat, 25mg cholesterol, 29g carbs, 25g sugars, 6g protein
Strawberry Shortcake Greek Frozen Yogurt:  180 calories, 6g fat, 35mg cholesterol, 28g carbs, 21g sugars, 6g protein
Vanilla Honey Caramel Greek Frozen Yogurt:  190 calories, 5g fat, 35mg cholesterol, 30g carbs, 22g sugars, 6g protein

Question--

I lost weight and I lost my period as well.  I know the danger of being infertile if I keep losing weight so now I'm gaining weight.  Will I get my period again?

--Worried Winnie

Answer--

Dear Worried Winnie--

Losing weight can definitely affect your menstrual cycle.  I'm wondering how much weight you lost.  If you are at an unhealthy weight, or exercising way too much, your body will basically shut down certain functions to keep the important ones going.  Your body also knows that if you are underweight and not getting the proper nutrition, there's no way you could grow a healthy fetus inside you.

Your body is telling you something by skipping periods, so I'm glad to hear that you are gaining weight again.  Once your body gets back to a healthy weight for your body type, your period should come back again.  I would definitely talk to your doctor and get some medical advice as well.  They may be able to help you figure out how to reach your weight goal in a healthy way.  Good luck Winnie.

Source and Source

Hard Cider vs. Hard Iced Tea

Which drink contains fewer calories?

1. 12 oz of Hard Cider
2. 12 oz of Hard Iced Tea

Oftentimes we think of sushi as a healthy way to eat out, while that may be true some rolls can pack a lot of hidden calories and sodium.  Hopefully this breakdown will help you to be wise in your choices the next time you're eating sushi.

Edamame (1/2 cup):  90 calories, 5g fat, 0mg sodium, 3g carbs, 2g sugar
Seaweed Salad (1/2 cup):  70 calories, 4g fat, 840mg sodium, 10g carbs, 8g sugar
California Roll (1 roll):  361 calories, 6g fat, 637mg sodium, 66g carbs, 7g sugar
Philly Roll (1 roll):  517 calories, 20g fat, 288mg sodium, 59g carbs, 7g sugar
Shrimp Tempura Roll (1 roll):  508 calories, 21g fat, 769mg sodium, 64g carbs, 10g sugar
Tempura Roll (1 roll):  531 calories, 11g fat, 1152mg sodium, 82g carbs, 10g sugar
Dragon Roll (1 roll):  507 calories, 18g fat, 412mg sodium, 66g carbs, 13g sugar
Rainbow Roll (1 roll):  489 calories, 9g fat, 687mg sodium, 66g carbs, 7g sugar
Veggie Roll (1 roll):  349 calories, 7g fat, 177mg sodium, 65g carbs, 9g sugar
Spicy Tuna Roll (1 roll):  449 calories, 11g fat, 275mg sodium, 57g carbs, 7g sugar
Salmon Nigiri (1 pc.):  68 calories, 1g fat, 29mg sodium, 9g carbs, 1g sugar
Eel Nigiri (1 pc.):  108 calories, 5g fat, 82mg sodium, 11g carbs, 2g sugar
Shrimp Nigiri (1 pc.):  44 calories, 0g fat, 28mg sodium, 8g carbs, 1g sugar
Egg Cake Nigiri (1 pc.):  73 calories, 1g fat, 49mg sodium, 13g carbs, 5g sugar
Tuna Nigiri (1 pc.):  60 calories, 0g fat, 28mg sodium, 8g carbs, 1g sugar
Yellowtail Nigiri (1 pc.):  54 calories, 0.5g fat, 25mg sodium, 8g carbs, 1g sugar
Pickled Ginger (13 g):  9 calories, 0g fat, 160mg sodium, 2.4g carbs, 1g sugar
Wasabi (4 g):  7 calories, 0g fat, 0mg sodium, 1g carbs, 0g sugar
Soy Sauce (1 pkt):  16 calories, 0g fat, 660mg sodium, 2g carbs, 0g sugar

Fit's Tips:  The spicy items tend to be higher in calories as the spicy sauce is usually mayonnaise based.  Also, tempura (aka fried) means higher calories, so don't go tempura if you're looking for lighter fare.  Finally, look for a lower sodium soy sauce, most restaurants have both options and the low sodium will greatly reduce your salt intake.