Most of us know that you need to cut calories to lose weight, but just how much cutting will it take to help you achieve your weight loss goals? The simple answer: in order to lose 1 pound of weight, you need a 3500 calorie deficit. This caloric deficit can come from cutting calories from…
Try this trick to help control your portion size… Use 7″ plates instead of the standard 9-10″ inch plates we typically keep in the kitchen cabinet. By having these small plates, it will be easier to serve yourself more appropriate portion sizes and resist loading up your 10″ plate. Make sure to store the smaller…
Dining out poses several challenges to those of us trying to watch our waistlines or just make healthier choices. Menu items are frequently over-portioned and have hidden ingredients, calories and fat. Dining out doesn’t necessarily have to wreak havoc on your healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips for being more diligent when dining out: Have…
Eating whole grains instead of refined grains provides several health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity, and can also help lower cholesterol levels. Refined grains have been polished and bleached so the outer bran layer, a layer containing rich antioxidants and fiber, and the inner germ, containing protein and…
Most of us have learned over the years that in order to lose weight you need to cut calories. While that logic holds somewhat true it isn’t exactly accurate. In order to lose weight you need to have a caloric deficit, meaning you need to expend more calories than you take in. We often hear…
The early bird gets the worm. Seriously?!?! Whoever came up with this saying is crazy… Worms aren’t that appealing, and getting up when the alarm goes off before the sun comes up is even less appealing. Despite all that, getting up early and getting your workout in before your day starts boasts many benefits. Here…
Curious whether coffee is good or bad for you? Unfortunately, there is not a clear yes or no answer at this point, but for most people the health benefits outweigh the risks. Recent studies have dispelled the previous belief that coffee drinking is linked to an increased risk for heart disease and some forms of…
Ever heard someone utter the phrase “my eyes are bigger than my stomach” as they painfully try to finish off all of the food on their plate? Unfortunately, it’s true that we are more likely to consume food based on external stimuli including what time it is, what food is sitting out and visible, if other…
Proteins are an essential nutrient that your body craves. High protein diets make you feel fuller quicker and for a longer amount of time. This helps your body go through the day without feeling hungry and causing you to reach for unhealthy snacks. The amount of protein that is recommended varies based on your level…
How many times have you heard someone say “I have a major sweet tooth”? Or maybe you say the phrase frequently yourself. Truth is refined sugar does actually have addictive properties which causes you to feel withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Refined sugar is sugar that has been extracted, processed and added as an additional ingredient.…
