Jamba Juice has made its way onto virtually every corner so that we can all feel the power of 100% fruit juice, but you may be feeling more than fruit juice here folks.  These so called smoothies are heavily loaded with calories and sugar.

To see where your favorite Jamba concoction falls,

Peanut Butter Moo'd:  800 calories, 21g fat, 139g carbs, 122g sugar — WORST
Orange Dream Machine:  521 calories, 2.5g fat, 106g carbs, 100g sugar
Aloha Pineapple:  500 calories, 1.5g fat, 117g carbs, 110g sugar
Strawberries Wild:  450 calories, 0.5g fat, 105g carbs, 92g sugar
Razz'N Red Tea:  320 calories, 0g fat, 74g carbs, 60g sugar
Peach Perfection:  320 calories, 0.5g fat, 78g carbs, 62g sugar
Berry Fulfilling:  260 calories, 1g fat, 57g carbs, 40g sugar — BEST

Favorite not listed?  Check out Jamba Juice online for the full menu with nutritional information.

Fit's Tip:  Go for the smallest size to reduce calorie and sugar intake.  Or go the step further and get an extra cup and split a small with a friend.  Also, the light drinks are much lower in calories but they contain a whole lot of unnatural stuff I can not pronounce to make the Lower Calorie Dairy Base, so if you're looking for something natural, this would not be the way to go.

Once you begin eating, how long does it take for your brain to register that you are indeed full?

Once you begin eating, how long does it take for your brain to register that you are indeed full?

1. 10 minutes
2. 20 minutes
3. 30 minutes
4. 55 minutes

Easter is all about the brunch.  If you go out or stay in here is a little reference guide for a variety of drinks that often accompany any brunch from fresh squeezed fruit juice to the classic Bloody Mary (which is not really the best way to get your lycopene, but might be the most fun).

To check out the list, just

Bellini (champagne and peach puree) (1 drink):  65 calories
Mimosa (champagne and orange juice) (1 drink):  80 calories
Bloody Mary (tomato juice, lime juice, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauce, 1 stalk of celery, and vodka) (1 drink):  266 calories
Fresh squeezed orange juice (1 cup):  110 calories
Fresh squeezed tangerine juice (1 cup):  106 calories
Grapefruit juice (12 oz):  145 calories
Apple Juice (12 oz):  175 calories
Apple Cider (12 oz):  124 calories
Unsweetened Cranberry Juice (12 oz):  174 calories
Carrot Juice (12 oz):  142 calories
Lemonade (12 oz):  165 calories
Coffee with 1 tbsp cream (6 oz):  33 calories
Black Coffee (6 oz):  0 calories
Herbal Tea (6 oz):  0 calories
Sweetened Iced Tea (12 oz):  107 calories
Skim Milk (12 oz):  136 calories
Lowfat Milk (12 oz):  156 calories
Chocolate Milk (12 oz):  227 calories
Soy Milk (12 oz):  150 calories

Fit's Tips:  Making your own beverages is always better since you know exactly what's going in your glass.  Try this Chambord Spritzer recipe from my dear friend Yum.  And this Bellini made from blood oranges sounds deliciously refreshing in the morning.

Whole grains are loaded with immune-boosting vitamins, energy-sustaining carbs, and filling fiber to encourage weight loss.  They are also a low-fat source of protein.  With so many to choose from, take a moment to study up on the nutritional details of many popular grains, from calorie counts to fiber to protein.

Amaranth:  180 calories, 3g fat, 31g carbs, 7g fiber, 7g protein
Barley:  176 calories, 0.6g fat, 39g carbs, 7.8g fiber, 5g protein
Buckwheat:  146 calories, 1.4g fat, 30g carbs, 4.3g fiber, 5.6g protein
Bulgur Wheat:  150 calories, 0.5g fat, 34g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g protein
Farro:  200 calories, 1.5g fat, 37g carbs, 7g fiber, 7g protein
Millet:  189 calories, 2.1g fat, 37g carbs, 4.3g fiber, 5.5g protein
Oats, Groats:  180 calories, 3g fat, 30g carbs, 5g fiber, 7g protein
Oats, Rolled:  95 calories, 1.8g fat, 16g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 3.5g protein
Oats, Steel Cut:  150 calories, 2.5g fat, 27g carbs, 4g fiber, 5g protein
Popcorn Kernels (makes 10 cups):  248 calories, 2g fat, 48g carbs, 8g fiber, 6g protein
Quinoa:  156 calories, 2.6g fat, 27g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g protein
Rice, Arborio:  200 calories, 1g fat, 43g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g protein
Rice, Brown Basmati:  160 calories, 1.5g fat, 34g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g protein
Rice, Brown Jasmine:  160 calories, 2g fat, 34g carbs, 2g fiber, 4g protein
Rice, Long Grain Brown:  171 calories, 1.3g fat, 36g carbs, 1.6g fiber, 3.7g protein
Rice, Wild:  143 calories, 0.4g fat, 30g carbs, 2.5g fiber, 5.9g protein
Rye Berries:  150 calories, 1g fat, 33g carbs, 6g fiber, 6g protein
Spelt Berries:  130 calories, 1g fat, 33g carbs, 6g fiber, 5g protein
Teff:  180 calories, 1g fat, 37g carbs, 4g fiber, 7g protein
Wheat Berries:  160 calories, 1g fat, 33g carbs, 6g fiber, 7g protein

With Easter coming this Sunday, your cravings for Cadbury Creme Eggs, marshmallow Peeps, and fruity jellybeans are probably on the rise.  Before you dive mouth first into the chocolate bunny in your Easter basket, check out the calories and nutritional info for your favorite treats.

To see the caloric breakdown,

4 Peeps Marshmallow Bunnies:  130 calories, 0g fat, 33g carbs, 29g sugar
1 Peeps Hollow Milk Chocolate Egg:  420 calories, 24g fat, 54g carbs, 52g sugar
5 Mars Mini Chocolate Eggs:  179 calories, 10g fat, 20.4g carbs, 17.6g sugar
1 Cadbury Solid Milk Chocolate Easter Bunny:  890 calories, 48.6g fat, 101.2g carbs, 97.1g sugar
1 Cadbury Creme Egg:  150 calories, 6g fat, 24g carbs, 20g sugar
12 Cadbury Chocolate Eggs:  190 calories, 8g fat, 28g carbs, 27g sugar
1 Dove Solid Chocolate Easter Bunny:  230 calories, 13g fat, 25g carbs, 24g sugar
1 Nestle's Crunch Nest Egg:  180 calories, 9g fat, 25g carbs, 20g sugar
1 Snickers Cream Sports Egg:  140 calories, 6g fat, 18g carbs, 16g sugar
1 Reese's Peanut Butter Egg:  180 calories, 10g fat, 18g carbs, 16g sugar
1 Reese's Reester Bunny:  760 calories, 40g fat, 88g carbs, 72g sugar
1 Brachs Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Egg:  43 calories, 1.3g fat, 7.8g carbs, 6g sugar
9 Brachs Malted Easter Eggs:  200 calories, 8g fat, 32g carbs, 23g sugar
35 Jelly Belly Assorted Jellybeans:  140 calories, 0g fat, 35g carbs, 32g sugar

I can pass on the Peeps but love a Cadbury Creme Egg!  What's your temptation?