A bowl of cereal can be a great way to start the day. However, not all cereals are created equally. Some cereals are so loaded with sugar that they are bowls of candy in disguise. The more a box of cereal resembles a box of cookies or candy, the less…
There’s nothing like that sense of accomplishment when you look down after sweating it out on your cardio machine of choice – whether it’s a treadmill, elliptical or bike – and seeing a big number in the calories burned column. But don’t be fooled. When you put in all that…
Emotional eating can wreak havoc on even the most determined dieter. It’s a way to suppress or soothe negative feelings like boredom, grief, fear and anger. Triggers may include unemployment, financial stressors, relationship strain, health problems or simply fatigue. Our first reaction when anxiety rears its ugly head is to…
Frozen entrees are a dieter’s best friend…and with good reason. They’re convenient, low in calories and come in a variety of meals. Even better, these ready-made meals fit with just about any weight-loss plan. When a Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice or Weight Watchers meal is for lunch, you know the…
There’s no secret formula for revving up your metabolism — or is there? Stop wasting your time on hoaxes and put your efforts into the real deal. Break your eating regimen down into the following equation. Consume 45 to 65 percent of your calories from carbs, 20 to 35 percent…
Lettuce us examine the many dangers of the beloved salad bar. It may seem like the dieter’s dream destination. And it is — that’s because it’s loaded with high-fat, high-calorie offerings that are loaded with flavor. While the salad may seem like a diet-smart choice on the surface, it can…
Goal setting plays a huge role in helping you stick with exercise. The best way to go about it is to choose an attainable goal. You may want to choose one of these four goals to work toward: losing fat, gaining muscle, sports conditioning or health. Losing fat is one…
It’s just the flax ma’am, and the facts are that the benefits of flaxseeds go beyond the earthy, nutty flavor it lends to your meals. In case you haven’t already heard, you need to add flaxseeds to your diet – your health depends on it. Flaxseed has been shown to…
May is Mental Health Month and what better way to recognize the annual educational campaign than by achieving that peaceful, easy feeling. The U.S. Surgeon General reports that have of all Americans are faced with some sort of mental disorder at some time in their lives. In fact, mental illnesses…
If you’re a desktop diner or microwave your lunch in the office kitchen each day, then you might be setting yourself up for more than lunchtime boredom. If you can’t break away from e-mails and the pile of work in your inbox and tend to eat at your desk, then…