Take heart — February marks National Heart Health Month, and what better time to get your ticker in tip-top shape? After all, it could save your life. Did you know cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the United States? An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart…
Do you eat until you’re stuffed? Well, then it’s time to call it quits…before you feel full. While you eat, the stomach sends a signal to the brain, saying it’s full. However, it usually takes about 20 minutes for the brain to get this signal, which gives you plenty of…
Whether you’re fat or thin, you can still be afflicted with that cottage cheese-like appearance. And unfortunately, there is no known cure for unsightly cellulite. In most cases, cellulite forms on the legs, abdomen and the pelvic area. Between 80 and 90 percent of women are plagued by cellulite. There…
Fruit is a perfect diet food, especially for those of us who have a mean sweet tooth. It can curb cravings, boost antioxidants and offers a multitude of other health benefits. But the kind of fruit you eat is almost less important than how it’s packaged. Whether you prefer canned,…
Common sense says that if you want to lose weight, you should lower your calorie intake. But how low can you go? It’s important to find a happy medium that will be good for your body. Many people believe that dropping down to 800 calories or less will help shed…
It’s far too easy to blame other people for your weight problem. Maybe your spouse is critical of your appearance or weight, and it drives you to eat. Perhaps obesity runs in your genes. We can all come up with a million reasons why we’re overweight. However, playing the blame…
Frozen entrees have come a long way from the tasteless TV dinners of the 1960s. They’re not just shapeless blocks of frost-covered foodstuffs anymore. There’s a size, taste and cuisine for every discriminating palate and diet. Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers, Healthy Choice and other brands are a dream for busy…
If you’re watching your weight this holiday season, you’ll definitely give thanks for these helpful hints. Let’s face it – the holidays are definitely the time to pack on the pounds. From lavish food spreads to holiday spirits, we can’t help but indulge in the food festivities. Many of us…
When examining your eating habits, where you eat may be as important as what you eat. If you’re trying to get to the source of stress eating or habitual eating, then examine what you’re doing and where you’re doing it when the binge takes place. For example, if you snack…
For many dieters, that post-dinner period is the witching hour. They follow the program all day long, and watch what they eat. In fact, they’ve almost made it through the day when those P.M. cravings rear their ugly heads. An hour after you’ve finished supper and cleaned up the kitchen,…