Is light beer a more healthful choice than regular beer?
Q: How do you suggest choosing a healthful cereal from among so many choices? Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: What does energy density mean? A: Food’s energy content is measured in calories. Energy density refers to how many calories a food contains for a certain weight. For an equal number of calories, foods low in energy density will provide a larger portion and thus, satisfy hunger more than foods high in energy density. Studies show that creating a diet low in energy density such as with fruits and vegetables can help weight control. When you choose foods only on the basis of low calorie content, your hunger may not be fully satisfied. If you ate primarily refined grains, sweets or drinks, you may get hungry soon after eating. By filling up on foods low in energy density and including some lean protein sources, you can feel comfortably full on relatively few calories. Q: Is light beer a more healthful choice than regular beer? A: Beer’s impact o
