Analyze your food according its macronutrient content. Foods are comprised of three basic building blocks, fats, carbohydrates and protein. Fats have more than twice as many calories per gram as proteins and carbohydrates, 9 vs. 4. We need all of them in a healthy diet. The Zone Diet, one of the best balanced, urges that [...]
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Though I’d have to put this in the “no surprise” bucket, there are some interesting tidbits to glean from a recent study of all-you-can-eat Chinese buffets by researchers at Cornell University. You might wonder whether a leading institution doesn’t have more important things to do than researching all-you-can-eat buffets… but, in fact, given that obesity [...]
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Dieting does not have to make you feel like you are depriving yourself of good food. Here are some tips to help you prepare food that are both healthy and delicious: 1. Plan your menus. Plan your menu and allow for healthy for easy to prepare meals during the times when you will arrive late [...]
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For those who are determined to lose weight, finding the right weight loss plan can seem overwhelming. With all the dieting options available, most are confused as to which diet plan to follow. No one has ever said that losing weight is easy. It needs a lot of hard work and commitment. And everyone knows [...]
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When it comes to eating and losing weight, some foods are more ideal than others. What you eat and what you do not eat can affect your weight loss efforts. To have an effective weight loss diet, choose foods which contain a lot of nutrients in their calories. Do not base your diet around any [...]
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How you manage your weight will affect your long-term success and unless your health is seriously at risk due to complications, gradual weight loss should be your goal. Here are some of the things which can help you gradually decrease your weight: 1. Consult with your doctor and ensure that your health status allows you [...]
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In a previous post titled The Proper Attitude to Losing Weight, we have discussed the importance of not allowing negative thoughts to rule your mind as this can disrupt even the best weight-loss program. When it comes to dieting, it is important to keep a positive mindset. Below are some of the misconceptions which can [...]
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Contrary to common belief, there is actually no “right” way to diet and to achieve a long term weight loss. Different weight loss plans works for different people. Some are more comfortable with a low carb plan while others prefer a more balanced eating plan. As long as you eat healthy foods, get physically active, [...]
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