Nutrition
8 Brain foods to help you focus
Fooducate: Looking for something besides coffee to help keep your brain sharp throughout the day? Try one of these foods, which studies have shown to improve cognitive function. 1. Leafy greens In a 2015 study on older adults, those who ate 1-2 servings of green leafy vegetables per day had the cognitive ability of someone…
Read More5 problems with counting calories
Losing weight means counting calories. We all know that weight loss is a simple mathematical equation: calories eaten minus calories burned. However, real life is a bit more complicated. Here’s a list of problems we have with counting calories: 1. Packaged food calorie labels are inaccurate. According to FDA regulations, calorie information on packages must…
Read MoreDifference Between Light & Regular Beer
Seven of the top 10 beers sold in the US are light beers. They account for about half of the total beer sales. In fact, one out of every 5 beers sold in America is Bud Light. How can it be that light beers are outselling regular beers in a country where most everything else…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreThese Additives are making you fat
Say hello to emulsifiers, the additives in your food that are messing with your metabolism. A recent study published in the prestigious journal Nature describes the effects of ingredients such as lecithin, xanthan gum, and polysorbate 80 on the digestive tract, and in turn on human health. These ingredients are part of a family of…
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…
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