Yo-Yo Dieting
When you make the concerted effort to go on a diet, lose weight, and then slowly put the weight back on in spite of still closely following your diet and the same exercise regimen. We have all experienced or know someone who has lost a lot of weight with dieting to then slowly, over time […]
Sugar and Cravings
Have you ever noticed how the more sugar you eat the more you crave? The problem lies in the sugar and insulin interaction. The higher the sugar content, the more insulin is secreted to lower it to the normal range which can cause your body to crave more sugar. Also, some people retain insulin in […]
Visualize Your Portion Sizes
You have decided to eat more mindfully and stick to appropriate portion sizes but who always has access to a scale and measuring cups at work or out to dinner. You’re out to dinner and the food comes. You’re looking at the plate of food and trying to figure out how much is being served […]
Healthy Food Items to Always Have on Hand
There are times when you are expected to throw together healthy, satisfying snacks that are filling and nourishing. Here is a list of staple food items that will augment any recipe or will provide for a nutritious snack. Have easy and accessible ingredients that would make any recipe or snack tasty and filling. Here is […]