The debate between more frequent, smaller meals versus three larger meals is a food face-off worthy of chatter. However, the clear winner of this dieting strategy battle isn’t so clear cut, and a recent study suggests the winner isn’t even on the battlefield. When it comes to weight loss and meal timing, it all boils down to one factor: calories consumed....
The first thing many people do when they start a diet is make a list of what they can’t eat: No carbs, no sweets, no chips, etc. While limiting these foods is important if you want to lose weight, labeling foods off limits can do more harm than good....
Your morning sets the tone for the remainder of the day, so it’s important to start it right! Small changes to your morning routine can make a big difference in the number on the scale....
You may be familiar with the love-hate relationship with your bathroom scale. And when you are not losing weight, you probably aren’t feeling the love, even though deep down, you know the scale isn’t really to blame. When the scale won’t budge, it’s time to take a closer look at your habits. You may be making one of the following common mistakes that is keeping you from reaching your weight loss goals....
Not all food fads are bad. Once you weed through the ones that take dieting to the extreme, we can appreciate the ones that have made us healthier. We may have a lot of work to do before we have a predominantly healthy America, but we’ve made some positive strides. It’s important to take time to look at the bright side and focus on what we’re doing right. A recent study by the Institute of Food Technologists studied the most function food trends that I hope are here to stay....
It’s time to hit the road for a much-needed getaway, and it’s important for your mental health to take the time to relax and recharge. However, often times road trips come with a calories-don’t-count mentality, which can be a slippery slope for your medical weight loss plan. By taking the time to prepare and by packing up some healthy road trip snacks, you can avoid tipping the scale in the wrong direction....
The rumors are true: Yogurt can do wonders for your health. It promotes weight loss, aids in digestion, and is packed with protein and calcium, which makes it an excellent addition to your weight loss plan. But yes, there is a but not all yogurts are created equal. With more varieties hitting the supermarket shelves daily, it’s becoming harder to decipher the healthy yogurts from the not-so-healthy yogurts....
Fiber - you know it’s good for you, but do you know why? It’s one of those nutrients you see advertised in big, bold writing on cereal boxes, but cereal isn’t the only way to get your dose of fiber. A high-fiber diet can play a big role in helping you lose weight. Learn why and how you can incorporate more of the nutrient into your diet....
If you’ve ever selected a food based on a stamp of good health (multigrain, natural, organic) you may have been fooled by the food label. The good news is you’re looking to make healthy choices, which is a step in the right direction. The bad news is food labels can be misleading. Learn how to make the healthiest choices by avoiding common food label traps....
You may be making your best effort to lose weight and eat healthy, but calories can be sneaky. Sometimes so-called health foods can be the culprit. It’s easy to underestimate how much you’re really eating, but knowledge is the first step. Find out which foods may be contributing to weight gain, and learn how to stay satisfied without packing on the pounds. ...