Let’s say that you want to lose weight. Is it important to count calories? What about reading the Nutrition Facts label? Is it helpful? Is it bad for a food to have 60 grams of fat? I mean, what is a gram of fat? What does it look like? Fat contains 9 calories a gram. If a food has 60 grams of fat, 540 of the calories come from fat....
National Nutrition Month It’s time to “Put Your Best Fork Forward” to celebrate National Nutrition Month! Every March is a reminder to commit to healthy eating and physical activity. Tips to Try - What can you do to change or improve your habits? Small changes add up over time. Change one habit at a time for long-lasting results. Would you like to lose weight? It’s not a diet....
Happy Valentine's Day Roses are red; Violets are blue. Sugar is sweet; Watch how much you eat. When I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of chocolate. Maybe because I am a fan of it. As a professional loser, a person who helps people lose weight, I say that no foods should be excluded from the diet. For many people, when you tell them that they can’t eat chocolate...
Happy New Year Is January your favorite month? The start of a new year is always a great time forget the past and to begin fresh. Remember what it was like to embark on a new relationship? There’s so much potential to build a long and happy future with the person you love. If your "fresh start" is to lose weight, follow this tips! To meet your weight loss goals,...
Hit the Campaign Trail Without Gaining Weight For presidential candidates, zigzagging across the country month after month can be mentally, physically and emotionally draining. The last thing candidates need is to gain weight and increase the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer after the election. Getting votes is a priority but preventing health problems should be a concern. Here are five helpful tips for candidates who want to look...
Veggie Healthy Heart Are you taking care of your heart, so that your heart can take care of you? Enjoy the benefits with a handful of healthy habits: Control Blood Pressure 120/80 - Limit sodium to less than 2,300 mg a day Maintain Normal Cholesterol Levels - Decrease saturated fat and increase soluble fiber Be Physically Active Every Day - Your heart is a muscle. Keep it strong. Eat Healthfully ...
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020 What do you eat? Or better yet, what should you eat? If you are confused, the USDA and the HHS make it a lot easier. Every five years since 1980, they update and release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The guidelines are based on the latest science to provide information on a nutritious diet. It all started in 1862, when the USDA was established. They...
You can't see it or taste it, but stress is everywhere. It may be especially abundant during the holidays. Don't let stress ruin your fun! Physical activity is a great but simple stress buster. Why not! It makes you feel better, and it also burns calories. Day 28 Stressed? Wanna Eat? in the Amazon #1 best-seller, The Food Is My Friend Diet, has lots of great tips to control stress....
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Happy National Nutrition Month!! National Nutrition Month March is my month to shine, because it’s National Nutrition Month. The theme this year is Bite Into a Healthy Lifestyle. If you are already biting healthy, bravo. If not, now is a good time to practice.Set some goals for a healthy lifestyle: Adopt a healthy lifestyle and eat fewer calories Choose plenty of healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans...
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