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Go Foods for Better Weight Control
Pleasure versus Hunger Eating
The research on cravings suggests that eating for pleasure versus hunger may drive us to crave highly palatable foods.
Must read book, Hungry
Imperfect is Just Perfect
You’ve likely heard the sad statistic that up to 40% of US food goes straight to the landfill. Meanwhile, 1 in 8 Americans go hungry every day, yet even the wealthy don’t meet their daily fruit and vegetable needs. Fortunately, programs such as IDP (Imperfectly Delicious Produce), exist and fill the gap between farm to fork...
Increased Appetite Counters Weight Loss
The time has come to abandon the failed weight control paradigms of the past, which are based on erroneous assumptions about calorie counting and attempts to boost a slowed metabolism...
Scientific Facts About Sleep
Lack of sleep is linked to motor vehicle crashes, industrial disasters, and medical errors, among many other serious consequences. But why is sleep important? And what is its impact on health?
Mindful Eating: Back to Basics
People often follow food and diet rules that they believe will help them reach their health goals. These rules might be what to eat, what not to eat, when to eat, or even how to eat. All of this can become overwhelming and cause even the most motivated health-seeker to give up altogether. Will mindful eating help people’s efforts to eat healthfully?
Make Dessert Delightful!
This shortcake is amazingly simple. It uses a small slice of cake along with a lot of fresh fruit and just a little whipping cream. It is delightful, not sinful!!
Spritz Up Your Salad!
This bright and peppy salad is loaded with flavor! Try it out and see for yourself!
Dried Fruit: A Healthy Alternative to Fresh
According to information from the 1999-2004 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, people who routinely eat dried fruit have a higher intake of several vitamins and minerals (1). Dried fruit is a good source of fiber, potassium, and iron, and though some antioxidants (such as vitamin C) are lost during the drying process, dried fruit manages to retain a high overall antioxidant content.
Snacking for Success
Are you a snacker? Most Americans are. We tend to eat throughout the day, rather than opting for three ?square? meals. You may think that snacking is a diet destroyer, but it can actually help you stay on track toward your health goal. The secret is in the snack you pick.
10 Portion Control Tips
Use these 10 tips to shrink portion sizes and decrease your calorie intake.
Nuts About Nuts: Part Two
Sarah Mohrman, RD, MA, is back, and this time she's brought more nuts! Check out this amazing guide to nuts: their health benefits, protein content, and much more!
6 Easy Steps for Healthful Eating
Best Ways to Reduce Calorie Density
Breakfast on the Go
School Lunches: What's New?
Savoring Calories
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