You don’t need to deprive yourself completely to make significant strides towards your weight goals. Awareness and minor adjustments can make a world of difference. For instance, reducing what you eat by 150 calories or burning it off isn’t too much of a challenge. Do it every day for over a month; that’s 4,200 calories....
Read more >>You are fabulous just the way you are. But that doesn’t mean losing a few pounds isn’t worth your time and effort. Your weight has a profound impact on your physical and mental health. Carrying extra weight elevates your risk for almost 200 different health issues – including cancer, heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes, stroke,...
Read more >>It’s a brand-new year, so you’re likely resolved to slim down, feel better and look your best. But before you decide on an eating plan, why not choose one that goes beyond simply reducing inches and pounds and delivers health benefits to your precious brain as well. MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay....
Read more >>It’s spring – and you know what that means – time to shed your winter layers. Soon enough, you’ll be showing off your shorts, tank tops, and, dare I say it – bikinis and swimsuits. But if you’ve packed on 15+ this winter – you are not alone – and you may be a little...
Read more >>Are you feeling an extra inch or two around your middle? This time of year, sweet and savory temptations surround us. And unless you’re superhuman, total resistance to all the delicious holiday delights is almost impossible. No wonder experts say that between Thanksgiving and Jan 1, the average American adult gains about one pound. Now,...
Read more >>You may have heard about intermittent fasting, a growing lifestyle trend that has seen some promising results in terms of health improvements and weight loss. Intermittent fasting was the most popular diet of 2018, according to the International Food Information Council Foundation....
Read more >>94% – That’s the percentage of Americans who snack at least once a day. (1) And at least 50% of people snack 2 or three times a day. (1) Someone once said, “Everyone I know is looking for solace, hope, and a tasty snack.”...
Read more >>Your kidneys and liver partner up to remove toxic waste from your body. Problems with the functioning of these organs can cause a number of physical symptoms and a range of serious physical and mental health problems....
Read more >>Carbohydrates are an essential macronutrient that, along with fat and protein, keep our bodies functioning optimally. Once digested, carbohydrates are turned into glucose, or blood sugar, which the body uses for energy. But the energy...
Read more >>Fad diets may work in the short-term, but only if you work really hard at it. In the end, it’s usually impossible to stay on a prescribed diet forever, and the minute you go off and go back to your former eating habits, the weight comes right back on in spades. The best way to...
Read more >>Did you know that the average person will put on anywhere from 2-3 pounds of fat every holiday season? (1) Now, you might just assume this is due to holiday treats that bust your diet, or to being stuck indoors… And sure, that’s definitely a part of it. But there’s actually a more scientific reason...
Read more >>The scent of BBQ instantly makes me think of the summer season…and mouthwatering foods like hot dogs and burgers. But, even if you consider yourself “fit”, those tasty summer meals could be putting you at risk for poor health down the line. You see, a shocking new study out of Chicago showed just how bad...
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