"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 process of making lasting change to your weight" There are six distinct stages that individuals go through in the process of making a lifestyle change. These stages of change also apply to losing weight. Knowing that these stages exist and then being able to recognize...
"How a few hours in the sun can change your life" The health of the public is being put at risk by recommendations to cover up and stay out of the sun. These recommendations, which are part of Cancer Research SunSmart program, increase the risk of...