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The allure of indulgent, unhealthy foods often overshadows our best intentions to eat smarter. But can you train yourself to overcome the allure of unhealthy foods and embrace a healthy lifestyle? Let’s first look at reasons why unhealthy foods are so tempting and then look at how to loosen their grip on your brain and tastebuds.
Your work out and eat right, but you still can’t seem to shed those extra pounds of body fat? Could your desk job be to blame? Discover three ways desk jobs can make you fat and how to work around these waistline “minefields.”
Are you an emotional eater? Many people are, and some aren’t even aware that they’re doing it. This article discusses the cause of emotional eating, signs of emotional eating and a strategy for dealing with it.
How aware are you of how and what you’re eating? It’s easy to fall into the trap of mindless snacking and making the wrong food choices out of conveniences. Here are five of the most common “bad eating habits” that make it hard to control your weight along with ways to correct them.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you craved healthy foods instead of ones high in fat or sugar? Find out why we crave unhealthy foods and how to retrain your brain to enjoy whole foods that aren’t high in sugar or fat.
What goes on in your brain has a direct influence on how much you eat, food cravings and the types of foods you choose. One brain chemical in particular, dopamine, plays an especially important role in keeping food cravings in check. Find out what role it plays and ways to maximize its benefits through diet and lifestyle.
It can be challenging to change a child’s bad eating habits, and some commonly promoted ideas may even be bad for your child’s health. For example, contrary to popular belief, studies show that banning certain foods or drinks actually has a detrimental effect on child psychology. Read on to discover the ten best ways to encourage your child to eat healthy food.
