Do you know how many carbohydrates you should consume during the day? Do you know the caloric value of a gram of protein? Can you identify a good fat versus a bad fat? The purpose of this blog is to educate you on the basics of nutrition. If you are consuming an ideal diet, your [...]
How much do like your current job? Do you feel like going to work every day? Have you ever called in sick or missed work without a good reason? Most of us take work fairly seriously. The consequences of not working are fairly serious. You could end up homeless and/or without food. With this kind [...]
Most habits are easier to break than they are to form. One habit that needs to be broken is eating away from the table. Eating while distracted, in front of the television, is a surefire method to ensure overeating and subsequent weight gain. It is important to separate food from pleasure as often as possible. [...]
Nobody's perfect. This is especially true when dieting. It is almost impossible to restrict your caloric intake to 1200 calories per day without an occasional slip-up. But, as long as the slip ups are relatively infrequent ,you'll be successful in achieving your dieting goals. If, however, you do not allow yourself to the leeway to [...]
In the last blog, we discussed the dietary benefits of the Chia seed. This week I'd like to discuss consumption. Usually, I like to provide you with research-based information. Unfortunately, on this topic I'm having to rely on more anecdotal information. The below listed information is simply that which I've amassed from Internet searches, personal [...]
If you are interested in losing weight, I have some great news. How would you like a supplement that is all natural, has no side effects(other than the positive effects it produces for your health), and is inexpensive? You'll be surprised to learn that the supplement is one in which you are already familiar. Interestingly [...]
Don't wait until the new year to start your diet. The time to start dieting is now - during the holidays. This advice sounds counterintuitive but if you're overweight, you need to start dieting sooner rather than later. Many people tell themselves that they will begin their diet at the start of the new year. Because [...]
Most people start exercise programs in order to lose weight and improve their health. Interestingly enough, recent research has shown that there is a possibility that just exercise alone is enough to improve your health even if you don't lose weight. A large study, recently performed, looked at thousands of people postmortem. They divided the people into [...]
You need to lose weight. You have weighed in on the scale and you know that you have a lot of work ahead of you. So much, in fact, that you become highly discouraged. You know that it is going to take a long time to lose the amount of weight you want to reach your goal. [...]
Most people are aware that soda doesn't qualify as a health food. Most people, however, are not aware of just how bad soda can be for your body. Did you know that soda can cause osteoporosis (weakening of the bones). Everyone knows that regular (non-diet) sodas will cause weight gain but have you heard that diet soda [...]
