Providing nutritional information has become a fairly vogue practice for most eating establishments- even before the new health-care reform bill. So we’re already seeing evidence of the positive effects that access to such information promotes; posting calories in restaurants makes a difference (in kids’ lives, at least.) New research shows that parents are using [...]
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Each and everyday millions of calories are consumed by millions of people. Have you ever thought about the number of calories you eat each day? Well, maybe now is the time that you do. Dining out in a group a few weeks ago, a friend surprised us by ordering only herbal tea — no food. [...]
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Here are some additional things to watch out for when reading Nutrition Labels: 3. Daily Values Nutrition labels also include the “% Daily Value.” This indicates the percentage of the recommended daily nutrient in a serving. It is recommended that you check the bottom of the nutrition facts box as this includes the recommended amounts [...]
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The first nutrition labels came out in 1986 with the intention of educating people about the connection between heart disease and diet. Since then, the nutrition labels have constantly been evolving to address our changing needs. Information about calories as well as calories from fat were added when the concern on obesity became very apparent. [...]
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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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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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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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