Stress management can be an important part of overall health and well being, but it also plays an important part in weight management. A study published in the American journal Epidemiology followed over 10,000 individuals for a 19-year period. Researches found that there is “a direct relationship between work stress and risk of general obesity […]
Category Archives: Weight Loss
A Powerful Weight Loss Tool…and You Already Own It
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, food journals can be a powerful tool that can be used to aid in weight loss. In fact, the study found “participants who kept food records almost daily for six months lost twice as much weight as those who did not”. Food […]
Do Diets Help or Hurt Teens Weight Loss Efforts?
If you are parent with an overweight teenager, it can be difficult to know how to help them achieve a healthy weight. While it is important to help guide teenagers and teach them about the importance of proper nutrition, putting pressure on them to diet may cause more harm than good. According to a study […]
Is Your Weight Loss Goal Realistic?
Overly restrictive diets and unrealistic expectations are two of the most commonly seen mistakes that people make. Many people eliminate entire food groups, make too many changes at once or eat very low calorie diets (<1,200 calories per day). In the beginning, when motivation is high, people often lose weight on these diets because they […]
Video: Healthy Grocery Shopping
With so many food options available in the grocery store, it can be difficult to make healthy choices. Take a look at this video featuring Sheila Kelly, a registered dietitian, for tips to help you make the best choices during your next grocery shopping trip. Click here to view the Healthy Grocery Shopping Video.
Are you at risk for metabolic syndrome?
What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a “group of risk factors that increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and perhaps some types of cancer.” Currently there is not one set definition used to diagnose MetS but one commonly used definition comes from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel […]
Pedometers May Help You Move More
Do you ever hear yourself saying “I need to exercise more” but then another week passes and your sneakers are still collecting dust? Do you need a little added motivation to get moving? If so, a pedometer may help. “According to research from over 26 studies, pedometer use was associated with a significant increase in physical […]
Top 5 Reasons to Eat Breakfast
1.) To give you an energy boost. If you skip breakfast, chances are good that you will feel sluggish and have decreased energy in the morning because your blood sugars are low. Breakfast can restore your blood sugar levels and give you the energy you need to start the day. 2.) To help achieve/maintain a […]
Philadelphia- Do You Support Menu Labeling?
As you may know, New York recently passed a law that all fast food restaurants have to post nutrition facts on their menu boards. Many people argue that the nutrition information that is currently available is either not accessible at the time you’re ordering (i.e. the internet) or it is hard to find (i.e. pamphlets […]
Guide for Healthy Restaurant Choices
As we all know, it can be very challenging to make good food choices when eating in a restaurant. Not only are the portions frequently over 2 ½ times larger than what a serving should be, but the foods are often loaded with extra fat and calories. Unfortunately, even when we are trying to make […]