There are a few principles to understand when creating a diet that is complete, healthy and enjoyable. The amount, variety and moderation of the foods you eat can determine whether or not your diet will benefit or harm your health. Weight Management The amount of food you eat is the most important...
It's back to school time and if you're an incoming freshman, you might be at risk for gaining those dreaded 15 pounds during your first year away. The biggest contributing factor for this problem the abundance of food available to students but luckily, there are still some ways you can...
When you're trying to get a perfect beach body, the most important step to take with your diet is cutting calories. Only by reducing your calorie intake below what you burn will your body be forced to draw upon its fat stores and give you a more toned appearance. Apart...
So you cut your calories and started eating healthy foods but when you weigh yourself, you keep getting the same number. There are plenty of reasons why you are not losing weight, so it is important that you try and fix your mistakes rather than get frustrated and quit your...
Going to a wedding, prom, party or the beach? Need to lose weight quickly? Does this sound like an advertisement for a diet that doesn't work yet? If you've ever read a diet that promised quick results in time for a big occasion, it probably doesn't work. These diets, also...
Breakfast is the first meal of the day and because of this it is also the most important. When you wake up, your body has been fasting for 6-8 hours and needs all sorts of nutrients to get moving. If you're trying to lose weight, you need to balance...
Love handles are located above the hips in people that have a high body fat percentage. They cover the oblique muscles and make the midsection look bigger. A lot of people think that doing crunches, sit ups or twists will help get rid of them but unfortunately these exercises will...
As the Holiday Season approaches we start thinking about family, shopping and eating. No matter what our beliefs and cultures say, we can all agree that there's nothing like the food we'll be eating over the next few weeks. Turkeys, hams, gravy, stuffing, potatoes and macaroni are all there along...
Lunch can be tricky if you're trying to lose weight. You need a meal that is low in calories and can be quick and easy to prepare at work or school. It's very tempting to go and eat out everyday but the calories in most of those foods will quickly...
Even with the popularity of low carb diets on the decline, many people continue to use them. These diets may initially shed some pounds but they are unhealthy, severely limit your food selection and take away your body's main source of energy. Sources of Carbohydrates Foods that contain carbohydrates range from fruits...
