At the end of the day, only calories will determine whether or not you gain, maintain or lose weight; specifically the amount of calories you take in versus the amount of calories you burn. The size of your meals and frequency you eat them can have an effect, not so...
Snacks are very important in our overall diet. They fill us up between meals, add variety to the foods we eat and if we pick the healthy ones, can go a long way in improving our health. Snacks are all around and come in many different shapes and sizes. You...
1. Fruit. A piece of fruit can go a long way in making you feel full and satisfying your sweet tooth. With such a wide variety, you should find a fruit that you like. Peaches, kiwis, apples and grapes are all good examples. They are low in calories and full...
1. Fruits. Fruits are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and water. The water keeps the calories down and the fiber will keep you full by slowing the digestion process. 2. Vegetables. Vegetables, like fruit, are low in calories and keep you full with their fiber. This fiber is digested very slowly...
1. Fruits and Vegetables. Fruits and vegetables should be at the top of your shopping list. They are low in calories, high in nutrients and if you buy them in season, can be relatively cheap. Try buying a different fruit each week. Apples this week, grapes next. This way, you...
1. Nuts and Peanut Butter. Nuts and peanut butter are very energy dense foods. In a very small amount (nuts - 1/4 cup, peanut butter - 2 table spoons) they contain almost 200 calories. Most of the fat found in nuts is unsaturated which is healthy. 2. Fruit. Fruit are very...
