Do you feel like your energy levels are low? Next time you feel like you could use a pick-me-up, don’t reach for the “energy drinks” or sugary snack. While these items may give you a “quick fix”, they will often leave you feeling even more tired about an hour or two later. Instead, reach for […]
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“I Can Make You Thin” on TLC
Last night, I was watching “I Can Make You Thin” with Paul McKenna on TLC. It is a new series that promotes a “non-dieting” approach to weight loss. I feel that it may be unrealistic to expect that most people who watch the show will be able to achieve an ideal body weight after just […]
Want to Reduce Portion Sizes…Try Smaller Dishes
Eating off of smaller dishes can make it look like you have more food on your plate, which can help cut back on portion sizes. This has been demonstrated in many studies including one done at Cornell University. Eighty-five people were asked to serve themselves ice cream. The participants were given small (17oz.) or large […]
Whole Grains: They May Help Fight the Belly Bulge
According to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition whole grains can slim down your belly. It was found that a reduced calorie diet that is high in whole grains may help reduce the percentage of body fat around the waist more than a reduced calorie diet that includes refined grains. MSNBC reported […]
Fiber: Part II
Given all the health benefits of fiber, I feel that this topic is worth discussing in detail. Therefore, this is Part II of a series of posts discussing fiber. Please refer back to Fiber: Part I to learn about the benefits of fiber and a table that lists the fiber content of some high fiber […]
Fiber: Part I
Weather you’re looking to lose weight, lower your cholesterol or just get your digestive tract more “regular”, you may want to take a look at amount of fiber you get in your diet. Most Americans consume an average of about 11-14 grams of fiber per day, which is only about half of what is recommended. […]
Does Eating Late Make You Gain Weight?
Most of us have heard that if you are trying to lose weight you shouldn’t eat after 8:00 at night. So is it true or is it a myth? Let’s sort through fact and fiction. The truth is that a calorie is a calorie, and it doesn’t matter what time of day you eat those […]
Exercise May Help with Depression
Experts have believed that exercise can help with depression for years, but now there is scientific evidence to support these beliefs. In fact, research has found that exercise works as well to help with the symptoms of depression as psychotherapy and pharmacological treatments. This is very important since 20-59% of people discontinue antidepressants within 3 […]
Are You at a Healthy Weight?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a tool used to help classify if an individual underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. While BMI is not a direct measure of body compositions (i.e. body fat), it can be a useful tool to help identify possible weight problems. You can visit the following website and follow the directions […]
Consumer Reports Reviews TV Exercise Equipment
Did you ever watch an infomercial for workout equipment and get drawn in by how quickly they claim you can lose pounds and inches. Can you really can get the “long, lean look of a dancer’s body” in “just two 30-minute workouts a week” using the Fluidity Bar? If you’ve ever wondered if there is […]