When the weather turns cold (and gray) your body will naturally begin to crave more carbohydrates and fat. These foods help your body create serotonin, the "feel good" chemical which gives you a dose of "inside sunshine". During the winter we eat, on average, an...
I'm not a big fan of chewing gum, but after reading a new study I am now a gum chewing convert! It showed that chewing gum after lunch can kill a sweet tooth. Also, recent research showed that eating a small portion of healthy fat before dinner...
If trying to lose weight, limit your food choices by type and color-the more choices you have, the more you'll eat. If you're trying to cut back on your evening meal, stick with one or two food options and foods that are the same color...
Don’t cut calories! A recent study discovered that cutting calories increased the production of cortisol, a stress hormone, which is linked to belly fat. Cortisol is a sign to your body that you are under stress. When your body is stressed, it will kick into survival...
Increase weight loss by adding fiber. Some of the fat you eat gets mixed with the fiber, which then gets excreted (sounds gross, but it's a good thing). Eating fiber makes you feel fuller, longer, helping to limit your trips to the refrigerator. Today's tip: Add a...
It’s a delicate subject, so I’ll make this quick: Stool is waste containing elements that could cause you harm. The key is to get it out of your body as quickly as possible, and this is where the problems begin. According to Dr. Oz, you should...
Never get ravenous. Lean people know this trick well; they never allow their hunger to get out of control. When your hunger is overwhelming, you will eat about 30% more calories than your body requires. Often, you will end up craving and eating foods you don't normally eat....
Years ago, one of my clients taught me a valuable tip. She was in her mid fifties and looked like she was in her early forties. She had two kids, worked a full time job and volunteered as a Sunday school teacher. Even with her busy schedule,...
Tip 1: Turn off the TV. The average American watches 5 hours of TV per day. The more TV you watch, the higher your body fat content. A recent study found that if people cut their TV viewing in half, they would burn an additional 120 calories...
As winter drags on, it's important to eat food that will boost your mood. Food rich in folic acid (folate) and in vitamin B12 help prevent disorders of the central nervous system and can boost your mood. To increase folic acid (FA), stick with eating beans and...