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There's so much data available on the internet it's sometimes difficult to know what's accurate and what's not. A claim isn't accurate just because it's on the internet. Here are several weight-loss myths that are always bandied about, but aren't true. Eating at night makes you fat: While some research has associated late night intake with a higher… Continue reading 22 Weight Loss Myths
What you eat determines how full you feel. This is because foods affect fullness differently. For example, you need fewer calories to feel full from boiled potatoes or oatmeal, than from ice cream or a croissant. Foods that are filling can ward off hunger and help you eat less at the next meal. For this reason, these… Continue reading 23 Foods That Help You Feel Full And Eat Less
Highlights of this post: -Eating a lower carbohydrate diet is beneficial for weight-loss, when carbohydrates are replaced with high-quality foods. -Replacing carbs with animal based protein or fat resulted in a higher mortality rate. -Replacing carbs with plant based proteins led to a lower mortality. -Eating a balanced diet is the ideal way to reach… Continue reading Cut Carbs To Lose Weight. . . Then What??
Are weight issues due to a slow metabolism? It's true that metabolism is linked to weight. But medical problems that slow metabolism, such as Cushing's Syndrome or having an under active thyroid gland -hypothyroidism- are rarely the cause. Although your metabolism influences your body's basic energy needs, diet and your level of physical activity ultimately determine… Continue reading Metabolism and Weight
In last week's post we shared a wide range of low calorie recipes to demonstrate that eating sensibly doesn't mean eating flavorless, boring food. Sometimes it's not always possible to make food from scratch. Maybe you want to modify a recipe or snack that you love to make it healthier. Knowing how to adjust ingredients… Continue reading Easy Ways To Make Favorite Foods Healthier