Recent dietary research has uncovered 14 different nutrient-dense foods that time and again promote good overall health. Coined “superfoods,” they tend to have fewer calories, higher levels of vitamins and minerals, and many disease-fighting antioxidants. Beans (legumes), berries (especially blueberries), broccoli, green tea, nuts (especially walnuts), oranges, pumpkin, salmon. soy, spinach, tomatoes, turkey, whole grains […]
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4 Benefits Of Losing Weight
There are many benefits to losing weight. If you have been considering this idea, or your doctor has mentioned losing weight to you, you know it will be a lot of hard work. However, the benefits of losing weight are definitely worth the effort. As you consider your decision to lose weight, take a look […]
1 Pound Of Fat = 3,500 Calories
There are 3,500 calories in one pound of fat. Thus, if you cut back or work off just 3,500 calories, you will lose an entire pound of fat. While it is possible to cut back on your calorie intake and increase your exercise regimen in order to lose pounds quickly, it is important to note […]
7 Tips on How to Not Let Stress Affect Your Weight
Is stress affecting your weight loss battle? Stress brought on by dieting is added to the personal and work life stresses that we face every day, often resulting in a “vicious cycle” of increased stress and increased food intake. People under stress tend to engage in self-defeating and unhealthy behaviors such as binge eating and […]
4 Ways Hypnosis Can Help You Reduce Weight
Do you want to reduce those extra pounds and keep them off? Hypnosis can help. Tracy Stein, PhD, MPH, a health psychologist ASCH-certified in clinical hypnosis and the former Director of Integrative Medicine in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University says. “Hypnosis can specifically help people resolve the underlying problems causing them to hate […]
Want to Reduce Weight? Don’t Eat This…Any Snack That is Just Carbs
When you eat crackers, dry cereal, bread, or rice cakes alone, your body converts the carbs to simple sugars, and sends it directly into your blood stream. In response to the sugar rush, your body produces extra insulin, which helps your body absorb the sugar more quickly. The problem: You end up with low blood […]
Want to Reduce Weight? Don’t Eat This…Alcoholic Beverages
A lot of us drink socially, but if you’re looking to reduce those pounds that glass of wine isn’t helping! From Livestrong.com “Alcohol itself contains 7 calories per gram — almost double the 4 calories per gram from protein and carbohydrates and just 2 calories short of the 9 from fat. Unlike carbohydrates, protein and […]
Want to Reduce Weight? Don’t Eat This…Artificially Sweetened Drinks
Diet drinks just aren’t good for you…period. Research has found that there are some people whose brains are wired in a way that artificial sweeteners induce or enhance cravings. This new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that people who drank diet soda gained almost triple the abdominal fat over nine years as those who didn’t […]
Want to Reduce Weight? Don’t Eat This…”Low Fat” Foods
Research suggests that people tend to eat upwards of 30 percent more when they know they’re eating a food that’s low fat. The problem is that when food makers remove fat from food, they inevitably remove some of the flavor. To compensate, they often add sugar, which makes the product even worse for you. The World […]
Want to Reduce Weight? Don’t Eat This…Frozen Prepared Meals
Sure, frozen meals are convenient, but are they really that good for you? To make fresh ingredients last extra-long in your freezer, food manufacturers often load frozen meals with sodium, a natural preservative, Frozen meals that aren’t identified as reduced-sodium or heart-healthy often contain from 700 to 1,800 milligrams (mg) of sodium. That makes it […]