MUFAS Pizza that combats your belly fat
Everywhere you turn you see articles on the “flat belly diet.” If you are constantly watching your weight you must be curious about this new weight-loss concept.
It is based on eating mini-meals of specific food groups that will encourage your metabolism to burn calories aggressively and then go after fat tissue.
Since many of us “house” [...]
Olive Oil May Hold the Key to Weight Loss
A”good” fat found in abundance in olive oil may provide one of the keys to appetite control and weight loss.
Oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fat, suppresses hunger pangs and so can help prevent snacking between meals, according to researchers at the University of California, Irvine.
In a study involving lab mice, the researchers found that [...]
Consumer Report ranks kid’s cereals
Consumer Report published a ranking of kid’s cereals which revealed the shocking fact that some kid’s cereals may contain the equivalent of a doughnut in sugar. For example, the report states that Kelogg’s Honey Smacks and Post Golden Strip get almost 60% of their calories from sugar. This is certainly not healthy for kids and [...]
High Fiber Diet – are you getting enough fiber?
Understanding fiber may be the single most important step you can take in improving your health. Fiber is sometimes also called roughage. A healthy diet should have a high component of fiber food intake. A high-fiber diet may also help reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. Age old thumb rule lays down [...]
Low Fat, Low Carb, or Mediterranean cooking?
Obesity is a worldwide problem and is getting worse. Losing weight is difficult for most people. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine reports fewer than 25 percent of Americans who try diets actually lose weight and a majority who do lose weight have difficulty maintaining the loss. Billions of dollars are spent on weight loss programs. VOA’s Melinda Smith has more on recent findings that may put to rest the argument about which diet works the best.
Realistic weight loss in one month?
Even if have the tools and motivation to have the most realistic and individualized weight management program, it will not work if you have the wrong expectations and attitude.
Impatience will not lead you to the finish line. Some people would cut down drastically on food intake and/or exercise for more than two hours a day [...]
Hiring a personal trainer can be a smart investment
Whether you are new to exercise and need instruction on using exercise equipment or you are a seasonal athlete and want some specific training guidance, working with an experienced personal trainer can help you reach your goals.
A personal trainer will instruct you, keep you focused, and offer timely information, as well as plan an individualized [...]
