Speaking of Salad UCLA study A new UCLA study has found that elementary schools can significantly increase the frequency of fruit and vegetable consumption among low-income students by providing a lunch salad bar. Fruits and vegetables help with weight management and can also be beneficial in reducing the risk of certain cancers, … [Read more...] about Speaking of Salad
Diet Articles
Types of Diets
Types of Diets There are several different types of diets available today. These diets have several categories that we can define them by. Fixed-menu diet The fixed menu diet provides a list with all food you are allowed to eat. The fixed menu diet may work well on the short term, but it won't help you to change your eating habits … [Read more...] about Types of Diets
High Carb Diets and the Liver Gene
High Carb Diets and the Liver Gene Those who know have been talking for years about processed carbs and high fructose corn syrup contributing to obesity. A University of Wisconsin-Madison study says there is a genetic basis for this. James Ntambi says a gene in the liver, called SCD-1, is what causes mice to gain weight on a diet laden with … [Read more...] about High Carb Diets and the Liver Gene
Making Resolutions
Making Resolutions Do you make resolutions every year that start on January 1st ? I still do. They rarely work, like the resolution I made once with a group of friends to quit drinking on New Year's Day. We were all completely serious about it – partied till we puked on New Year's Eve. After waking on New Year's Day, we all had Bailey's … [Read more...] about Making Resolutions
Choosing A Diet Program
Choosing A Diet Program There are tons of diet plans to choose from. Celebrities push various diets and pills: it's difficult to decide on a diet that will work for you and keep you healthy. So, when looking for a diet, think about the following things. Lifestyle – Are you sedentary or active? Do you participate in exercise whether … [Read more...] about Choosing A Diet Program
Weight Loss Program Benefits
Weight Loss Program Benefits Are you afraid of the scale? Do you shake uncontrollably as you get on? Once you're on the scale, do you see the number and run screaming from the room? You know you need to be on a diet, but what to do? Where do you start? You need to find a diet and weight loss management plan, which will work for you … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Program Benefits
Are You Getting The Right Portion
Are You Getting The Right Portion For those of you who watch your portions and can't lose weight - are you sure you're getting the right portion? There's music, so if the baby's asleep, you might want to turn down your speakers. … [Read more...] about Are You Getting The Right Portion
Making Weight Loss Easy And Permanent
Making Weight Loss Easy And Permanent Think about setting goals. If you do set goals, set reasonable goals. Be prepared for the goal to change sometime down the line. If you set a goal for yourself, it should be attainable. But don't say: I'm going to work out an hour a day, 7 days a week, eat 3 meals at 1000 calories and lose 15 pounds in … [Read more...] about Making Weight Loss Easy And Permanent