Healthy Eating
How much sugar is in your food?
“A leading cause of America’s obesity epidemic is the ubiquity of sugars in almost all the food we eat. The average American consumes over 30 teaspoons of sugar every day! These are divided among naturally occurring sugars, such as those found in milk, yogurt, or fruit, and those that are added, such as table sugar…
Read MoreNever Eat After 8PM?
A common diet belief, supported now and again by skinny celebrities, is that refraining from calories in the evening is a valid weight loss strategy. So far, this approach has not been supported by any scientific evidence. The recommendation from health professionals is to focus on overall calorie intake and to spread it equally throughout…
Read MoreHow To Make Brown Rice Tastier
Whole grains are healthier and more filling than refined grains. This holds true for breads and for rice as well. However, learning to enjoy brown rice compared to enjoying whole grain bread appears much more challenging. Here’s what you can do to make your brown rice tastier. * Make sure you’ve cooked brown rice sufficiently.…
Read MoreSuperfood Breakfast for Dieters: Oatmeal
Oats have been dubbed a “superfood” because of their multiple nutritional benefits: * high in fiber * low in sodium and sugar * help lower cholesterol * help lower blood pressure * regulate blood sugar levels * improve the immune system * reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease. If you must know, an…
Read More10 Agonizing Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight
“Fooducate” Are you stuck in a weight-loss plateau? Don’t fret, you’re in good company. It happens to many people after a certain period of time and can last a few weeks or longer. During this time, try to assess your situation and see if there is anything you can do about it beyond an unhealthy…
Read More10 Tips for Saving Money When On a Diet
“Fooducate” Losing weight means switching to a lifestyle of healthy eating. We’ve heard complaints from many dieters that the healthy options in the supermarket are always more expensive. This is actually false. The truth is that in order to eat healthfully AND save money you need to invest more time and effort. If you have…
Read More7 Mind Tricks To Eat Less
Rule number one for weight loss is to eat less calories than you burn. Obviously, this is easier said than done. We’d like to present you with a short list of tricks to help you consume less. 1. start every meal and snack with a glass or two of water. In some cases, the brain…
Read MoreEating Right Tips
Though exercise is essential to keep your body healthy, if increasing your daily energy, losing weight and improving your overall health is part of your overall goal, you likely need to re-evaluate your portion sizes and the kinds of foods you eat on a daily basis. Try these ideas. Add Protein to Your Diet Your…
Read MoreMindful eating
So, what is mindful eating? Mindful eating is eating with intention and attention: Eating with the intention of caring for yourself Eating with the attention necessary for noticing and enjoying your food and its effects on your body As you can see, mindful eating is much more than “eating slowly, without distraction.” While that’s certainly…
Read MoreIs doing a cleans a good idea?
Our body is equipped with its own lines of defense against toxins. Our gut, kidneys and liver work together to filter out what our bodies don’t need. It’s a fine-tuned system and unless it’s broken, as in kidney or liver disease, it works pretty well. People with good overall health don’t need to “cleanse”—their body…
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