Preparing a Thanksgiving Turkey is a complex and confusing task. Knowing all the intricate details of how to properly thaw it, safely prepare it and deliciously cook it may seem out of reach. Here, you'll find a list of the most common Thanksgiving Turkey questions and answers. Have a safe...
Weight loss is one of the most popular New Year's Resolutions. Though thought of as difficult, losing weight is quite simple if you follow one basic rule: burn more calories than you consume. Even if you ignore every other health guideline, following the energy balance equation still leads you to...
1. Smaller Meals, Frequent Snacks. There's nothing wrong with eating breakfast, lunch and dinner but making those three meals smaller and filling the time between meals with snacks will help your body use the calories you eat more efficiently. When you eat a large meal, your body either has to...
Gifts are an important part of the Holiday Season and if you're going to spend an absurd amount of money on them, why not make them actually count. There are plenty of gifts you can buy that can help your family and friends improve their diet and overall health. 1. Cookbooks....
1. Avoid Cravings. When you get hungry you start having cravings. The cravings are usually for foods such as cookies, ice cream and chips. Have you ever had a craving for a tomato? You can go a long way in cutting these cravings out by eating healthy snacks between meals...
1. Make Changes Slowly. One of the biggest ways to make a diet fail is by making changes too quickly. If you're used to eating hamburgers and drinking soda all day, trying to change that overnight will almost certainly lead to failure. You need to make these changes slowly so...
With Thanksgiving comes family, friends and unfortunately some unhealthy, food. Sometimes, healthy means less flavor and appeal. There are some steps you can take to make a healthy Thanksgiving turkey while still having the taste you're used to. The Turkey To have a healthier Thanksgiving, you'll need to look over your recipes....
1. Leave the Peel. Potatoes are a starchy vegetable which means they contain a high amount of calories and a low amount of nutrients when compared to other veggies. Some of the nutrients that are found in potatoes are located in the peel. Therefore to increase the amount of vitamins...
1. Fruits. To help your body more efficiently use the energy you take in, you need to eat smaller, more frequent meals. You also need to eat snacks between meals so you don't get hungry and end up binging on junk food. Fruit are great intra-meal snacks because they are...
Since we last talked about lifestyle changes, I've gotten many emails asking for more examples of these types of changes. So I've compiled a short list of 5 lifestyle changes that can help lead to a healthier outcome. Remember, you don’t have to jump right in and do all...
