I don't need to belabor the obvious: if you want to stay on your diet, you need to watch your portions and follow the serving size. But how does that work and how can you do that without carrying a kitchen scale everywhere you go? And more importantly how can you actually stick to that? Here are some tips. … [Read more...] about Tips for sticking to serving sizes
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Eating at your desk makes you fat!
One study done by the American Dietetic Association found that 75% of office workers like to eat their lunch at their desks. This may sound like a triumph of work ethic (or a symptom of how overworked most of us are), but whatever it is, it's not healthy. Experts who have tried to study the impact of this phenomenon found that this type of eating habit can contribute to … [Read more...] about Eating at your desk makes you fat!
5 Ways to Avoid Overeating during Thanksgiving
Don't deprive yourself during Thanksgiving! This is the time to enjoy good food and celebrate all the blessings of the year. Moping in one corner with a handful of carrot sticks isn't going to work (and will probably hurt the feelings of the person who went through all the trouble to cook the food). This doesn't mean, however, that you have to completely drop your weight … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Avoid Overeating during Thanksgiving
7 Best Foods for Diabetics
According to the National Diabetes Information Clearing House (NDIC), can live a healthy, full life by controlling their blood sugar intake. Ask your doctor about your target range and then make smart food choices. In this article you'll also find some special 'miracle foods' that can help control blood sugar. These should be part of every diabetic's diet, and since … [Read more...] about 7 Best Foods for Diabetics
Surprising Benefits of Losing Weight
We usually go on a diet for the simple reason that we feel fat and want to fit back in our favorite pair of jeans. But here's something to feed your motivation: going on a weight loss program doesn't just make you look good. It can even reduce your risk for cancer, and make it easier for you to go through every day routines. Here's a list of the remarkable benefits of going … [Read more...] about Surprising Benefits of Losing Weight