It sounds like a dieter’s delight – a big bowl of healthy salad. However, if you don’t know how to dress your green and leafy favorites, you could be in trouble. A salad can make the transformation from healthy to unhealthy quicker than you can say crouton. The foundation of…
Cravings are probably the hardest part of following a diet plan. All you can think about sometimes are the foods you “can’t” eat instead of focusing on the foods that are allowed on your diet. And when your willpower is weak, do you run for the vending machine or your…
When you open up a box of crackers or cookies, it’s hard to eat just one. By the time you become aware of how many you’ve wolfed down, half of the package is gone and you’ve consumed enough calories for a total meal… or two. Take Oreos – just one…
Celebrate the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout by butting out. We’re talking about extinguishing those cigarettes for good. Every year, the Great Smokeout is held on the third Thursday of November. To participate in this event, which went national in 1977, smokers take part by cutting back on the…
Sleeping your way to weight loss sounds like a gimmick, but there is a correlation between how much sleep you get and how lean you are. One study shows that lack of sleep disturbs metabolic and hormonal process, increasing hunger and making it harder to drop those extra pounds. Lack…
“Twas the night before Christmas and hopefully you’re armed with a plan for surviving the big day without a major diet derailment. By following a few helpful hints, you can be sure you’ll stay on track and still enjoy the merriment. For many people, the Christmas holiday revolves around big…
Like the old song says, “we all need somebody to lean on.” And it’s no different with weight loss. Having a support system in place is an integral part of your weight-loss success – whether it’s friends and family, co-workers, a weight-loss group, a nutritionist, a counselor or somebody else….
Beware of the muffin – and other sweet breakfast breads. For years people have assumed that muffins are a healthy, diet-friendly option. However, that isn’t the case for the most part. Some muffins come with a heavy price in terms of calories and fat. A Starbucks Chocolate Cream Cheese muffin…
Want a food that’s as scrumptious as a high-fat, high-calorie snack? Tickle your taste buds with a sugary spud. Although they’re a favorite around Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes are beneficial to your health all year long. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin A. The…
Lean, healthy salads, fish and chicken quickly turn into high-calorie indulgences with the addition of dressings and sauces. Particularly when you’re dining out, order salad dressings and other sauces on the side. This way, you have control over how much or how little you add. When you order grilled fish…