"Five easy steps to win the battle of the bulge" It's a war out there and the battle is the battle of the bulge. We are here to help you in your battle to be better. Therefore we are declaring war on weight gain. Here's a...
Sugar addiction has long been joked about, and there's good reason. Many medical professionals believe that having sugar cravings, losing control, and over-consuming sweets is due to lack of willpower. But years of research are now forcing them to see sugar addiction in a new...
"Firing Up a Slow Metabolism" A slow metabolism sounds like a poor excuse that obese people use for eating too much and exercising too little. Overweight people despise thin people for naturally having a high metabolism who can eat anything that they crave without putting on...
Breastfeeding can make you really thirsty. And unless you make a point of drinking something each time you nurse your baby, you can easily become dehydrated. It is generally recommended that breastfeeding moms drink 2 to 3 quarts of water per day. Simply drinking plain water will...
If you are a new mom who has chosen to breastfeed your baby, you've probably noticed that you own appetite has increased, and that you're feeling hungry more often than before. (Not to mention how great it feels to have some room again for food...
It is no secret that Summer is approaching and that means less clothes. Instead of dreading it I recommend the following tips to help you along your path to fitness. Avoid fad diets. Manipulating food intake with fad diets that eliminate essential nutrients only contributes to...
Ok, so you have come to a point in your day when it is time to chill out and quench your thirst. But, what are your options? A cold soft drink? A nice Vente Latte with Hazelnut syrup? Not so fast, if you are trying...
"Downsizing portions can lead to sizing down on your waistline" Over the years our food habits have changed so drastically it's hard to understand what constitutes a traditional healthy diet and what doesn't. Adding to the confusion is the overabundance of food choices, countless sources of...
During pregnancy, energy needs increase by 300 to 500 calories per day starting in the second trimester. But "eating for two" doesn't mean doubling the amount of food you consume or just increasing calorie intake. It's important to remember that nutrient needs increase too in...
“The faster you eat, the more likely you are to overeat.” Gandhi once said that "we should drink our food and eat our drink". What he was saying is take time and chew your food and take small sips of water. In general, people tend to...