Your doctor has been saying it for years: Lower your cholesterol. Now, The American Heart Association and The American Stroke Association are making the issue clearer with new guidelines released in November 2013 that suggest more people should be on medication....
Gobble, gobble. According to the Calorie Control Council, the average American consumes 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving. The gluttonous holiday can spell trouble for your medical weight loss plan, but it doesn’t have to get out of control. You can have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving and enjoy the holiday’s signature flavors in close to 550 calories, dessert included!...
Go nuts! Nuts get a bad rap in the dieting world because they are high in calories. It's true that consuming too many calories per day leads to weight gain, but not all calories are created equal. Nuts pack a nutritional punch that add variety to your diet and can help ward off deadly diseases....
Food labels can be deceptive, and when you’re trying to lose weight, they are important to understand. But a healthy stamp doesn’t necessarily mean a food item is good for your medical weight loss plan. Your head may spin wondering the healthiest choice between low-fat and low-calorie items. It’s time to put the battle to rest, so you can easily make the right choice during your next trip to the grocery store....
Put down the salt shaker at least that’s what you’ve heard your whole life. But a low-sodium stamp isn’t necessarily a stamp of good health. There is more to the story, and it starts with taking sodium with a grain of salt....
Many social situations revolve around food: celebrations, eating out, sporting events. We use food as a way to reconnect with the people we care about. It’s important to have a strong support system, especially while losing weight. However, frequently turning to food in social situations is a slippery slope that can send your weight loss plan in the wrong direction. Don’t let it get the best of you. You can take control of any situation with a few simple tips....
The cold may make you want to hibernate, but you don’t have to fall victim to winter weight gain. Using the weather as an excuse to slack on your weight loss plan won’t help you reach your goals. However, a recent study published in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism will put this excuse to rest. Researchers found exposure to cooler temperatures may boost weight loss. Of course, if you are facing below freezing temperatures, we advise that you exercise indoors....
The clock strikes midnight, and your feet, on autopilot, walk to the fridge. We’ve all done it, but regularly poking your nose in the fridge late at night could be weighing you down....
It’s been more than 20 years since the nutrition label has been altered, but its long-running streak is coming to an end. The Food and Drug Administration is recommending changes to the nutrition label that will help you stick to your weight loss plan....
Your mother may have drilled it into your head: Don’t forget to take your multivitamins. The claims highlighting the super powers of vitamins gave her good reason boosting brain power, preventing heart disease, and reducing your cancer risk, among others....