When you’re planning the day’s protein, don’t forget about dairy. Dairy foods that are high in protein help to trim body fat, especially around the tummy. Here are four belly-blasting dairy options and the amount of protein in each.
Snacking helps to keep your blood sugar and energy level up. If you choose snacks wisely, they also help to reduce how much you eat when mealtime rolls around. On the other hand, bad snack habits can add inches to your waistline. Here are six tips for snacking smartly.
Most people gain weight as they age, and they blame it on their metabolism. It’s true that basal metabolic rate slows down with age, but is this inevitable? Find out what you can do to keep your metabolism from slowing down with age.
The booming business of processed meals, snacks, and beverages has surged over the past 50 years. Convenience foods with chemical ingredients replace traditional home-cooked meals. Snack foods promote excess calorie consumption. Sweet beverages increase your appetite. These products are charged with flavor and entice you to eat more and more.
Most weight loss programs require prepackaged foods containing ingredients that stimulate appetite, intensify cravings, and lead to weight gain.
One-hundred calorie snack packs have grown in popularity as people look for ways to control how much they eat. They sound like a good alternative, and, in some ways they are, but are 100-calorie snack packs all they’re cracked up to be? Find out why you shouldn’t make them your snacking option of choice.
Most people spend eight hours a day working, and some jobs are more active than others. Have you ever wondered how your occupation affects your body weight? Find out why some jobs can be an occupational health hazard and how to stay more active regardless of your occupation.
Even if you’re eating a healthy diet, you may not be getting enough of one important mineral – iodine. A new study shows that women of childbearing age have borderline low levels of iodine. That can make it harder to lose weight and lead to other unpleasant health consequences. Find out more about the important of iodine in your diet – and how to get more.
Can an imaging study of your brain reveal whether you’ll gain weight over the next six months? That’s what researchers at Dartmouth think. Find out what a new study shows about food temptations, weight gain, and your brain.
It’s an unfortunate fact that most people who lose a significant amount of weight gain a significant amount of it back over time. Statistics show that up to 90% of people who lose weight regain it back within 5 years. Why is weight maintenance so difficult?
Chocolate is high in calories and a food we think of as an indulgence, but can it help you lose weight? A new study suggests that ingredients in chocolate could be of benefit when it comes to weight control. Find out more about this surprising finding, and discover the other health benefits of dark chocolate.
Does resistance training burn significant amounts of fat while you’re doing it? Some people think they should focus on cardio to burn fat, but at least one study shows that resistance training kicks your fat burning furnace into high gear. Find out why.
