By: Kristen Castillo Soup is satisfying, convenient and easy to enjoy. Whether you’re eating it as an appetizer or a meal, know that not all soups are the same. Before you open the menu and place your order, make sure your soup choices are healthy. Here are some soup-savvy tips: Soup may help you lose …
Are you tired of traditional dieting to lose weight? If the thought of dieting to lose weight is overwhelming or discouraging, it may be time to embrace a new strategy that is getting more and more backing from research and the scientific communities. It’s the idea that small changes can make a big impact over …
Food cravings are a common topic of discussion when it comes to health, diet, nutrition and weight loss. Ask anyone about food cravings, and you’ll most likely hear about high-calorie foods like chocolate, sweets, potato chips and similar choices. In the past, it’s been popular belief that cravings indicate a nutritional deficiency, but mounting evidence indicates that …
When it comes to losing weight, veggies are one of your BIGGEST allies. MyPlate recommends that you make half your plate fruits and veggies, popular meal plans and diet programs often include them as an unlimited choice, and dietitians, medical professionals and scientists the world over promote the health benefits of fruits and vegetables – …
Courtesy of Good Housekeeping It’s the most popular time of the year to go on a diet. But in my book, better health and weight loss begin not with fad diets but with choices that, over time, become habits — supporting lifelong change through tangible, actionable strategies that you can adapt for any scenario. (Hint: You can …
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Ready to eat tasty Italian food with a healthy twist? Before you sit down for a meal at your favorite Italian restaurant, think about how much food and how many calories you plan to eat. With a variety of choices like soup, salad, bread, pasta and maybe dessert, it would be easy to meet or …
Courtesy of Live Well Nebraska It only takes an extra 100 calories a day to find yourself 10 pounds heavier over the course of a year. What if, with just a few slight adjustments, you could take away 100 calories per day to lose those pounds? Here are 10 easy tips to shed 10 pounds …
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By: Kristen Castillo Research shows that the average weight gain during the holidays is one pound. While that doesn’t seem like much, once you gain weight, it can be tough to lose it. The holidays are a tempting time with cocktails, sweetened drinks, appetizers, heavy meals and desserts. So how can you enjoy the season …
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A delicious and healthy lunch at a restaurant is heaven, and in a perfect world, enjoyed as much as possible. However, as much as we would like to treat ourselves to a restaurant every day of the week, for the old budget’s sake, we do occasionally need to take a healthy lunch from home. These …
By Sara Lucero Fall is in full effect, and swimsuit season is in the rearview, but that doesn’t mean you should throw your weight loss goals out the window. While fall foods are often synonymous with sweets and creamy comfort food, they can actually be champs at helping you lose weight or maintain a healthy …
