Yo-Yo dieting is no good for heart health
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We’ve all heard the term, “yo-yo dieting” and some of us may have experienced the up and down weight scale ride where we lose weight only to quickly and expectedly regain it back.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Losing just 5 percent of body weight significantly improves health
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Whether obese or overweight, the thought of having to radically transform your body by losing lots of pounds can be extremely formidable.
Read MoreStudy finds DASH diet good for gout
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Embracing the DASH diet may be the trick to avoiding the most common inflammatory arthritis condition – gout - affecting more than 8 million Americans. Over 25 years of analysis and follow-up of data published in the BMJ, a recent study found a significantly lower incidence of gout in men who consumed a dietary pattern similar to the DASH diet. The DASH diet stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension which emphasizes a higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products while minimizing the typical Western diet high in salt, sugar, unhealthy fats and meat.
Read MoreBe kind to your heart and stop ‘yo-yo’ dieting
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If only weight loss was easy. For some it can be but for most it can be a perplexing conundrum of lose weight, gain it back, repeat – lose weight, gain it back, repeat. This rhythmic pattern of weight cycling is affectionately referred to as ‘yo-yo’ dieting. We’ve all heard of the term and some of us may have experienced the up and down weight scale ride where we lose weight only to quickly and expectedly regain it back.
Read More13 ways to bring on beans to your dinner plate
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Never underestimate the nutritional power of beans. This rock star superfood stands tall in their ability to provide us with excellent sources of fiber, protein, iron, zinc, potassium, magnesium, and folate
Read MoreEat Well, Be Well: Vitamin B12 – A little goes a long way toward keeping us healthy
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Welcome to our new contributor, Cheryl Mussatto. Cheryl is a registered dietitian and will be writing on everything you need to know about eating for healthy living. There's been a big debate about Vitamin B12 and how much is too much. Also does it really mimic symptoms of Alzheimer's?
Read More"Hungry" is a real thing
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Read MoreYour Guide to Healthy Snacking
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Snacking throughout the day is not a bad habit, so long as it's conducted in moderation and with healthy choices. Good-for-you snacks can be part of a healthy diet if snacking is done in a sensible way —hence not eating the entire bag of dark chocolate Hershey Kisses. The truth is what you snack on in between meals goes a long way, especially in keeping your metabolism burning. If you have a regular exercise routine, it can also help continue to tone your muscles throughout the day.
Read MorePee Strip Diet: What You Need To Know
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During a weight loss period, your body's acid level is probably not one of the vitals you track on the way to the gym. Enter the pee-strip diet. A new diet has emerged that requires peeing on a strip of paper, which is available at most pharmacies, to test pH levels. Does it work? Well, this diet has been around for a few years but has gained more buzz recently. Celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Kelly Ripa and Gwyneth Paltrow have embarked down this road. Some dieters are even having pee-strip contests to see who achieves their more neutral pH level. Crazy right?
Read More5 Foods With More Protein Than An Egg
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Eggs have been touted as the ideal protein-delivery system for the last 30 years. Add it to any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner, and pack a 6-gram protein punch. Protein fuels the muscles, boosts metabolism and keeps hunger at bay. But as versatile as these little round, white delectables, it's hard to eat them every day. The good news is there are a number of surprising superfoods that pack even more protein than eggs.
Read MoreHealth Tip: Evaluate Your Beverage Diet
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Our liquid diet is often an aspect of our eating habits we overlook, thinking that it's not affecting our overall health that much. Well that's the wrong approach. The majority of Americans are not aware or fully engaged in their drinking habits but they actually have a profound effect on our health. Many nutritionists refer to these drinks as "sugar-sweetened beverages" that most people don't think are sweetened.
Read MoreEmbrace the Good Fats in Fish
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Fats are essential for numerous body functions, including cell membrane repair, body warmth, organ protection and energy; some vitamins, appropriately called fat-soluble vitamins, actually need fat to dissolve and be absorbed by your body. A study that evaluated 4,000 60-year-old men and women with high blood pressure levels of polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) that come from fish and plants lowered risk of death.
Read MoreEat Carbs Now
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Carbs in the summer? This doesn't seem right. Warm months are no place for hearty meals when we are trying to stay slim and fit into our bikinis, right? But if you think about it, the summer is when we are most active and expending the most energy.
Read MoreShould you eat the same thing every day?
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Who's eating the same thing every day? Raise your hands. Some experts say it's important to change up what you eat. But is this the full truth? We explore.
Read MoreMagnesium Water: New Drink of Choice?
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Many people have jumped on the hot water with lemon first thing in the morning bandwagon but a new drink is proving to be even better to add to your daily routine. Enter magnesium water. You'll want to try this.
Read MoreMore Fiber, Weigh Less
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It's hard to know what to eat anymore if you want to lose weight. But new study findings add to the piles of research highlighting fiber as being the secret to actually losing weight.
Read More5 Fat-Burning Foods
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Certain foods can work help you burn fat, along with other healthy lifestyle habits like regular exercise and drinking water. Here are 5 to try this week.
Read MoreDamaged Metabolism? You Can Fix It
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Metabolism is always the talk of the town in terms of weight loss. Did you know it can become damaged from long-term dieting and overeating? Here's how you can repair it.
Read MoreFood Cravings Decoded
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Have you ever wondered where cravings come from and why we crave sugary or salty foods more often. Get the scoop on the origin of cravings and when it's okay to indulge.
Read More5 Cancer Fighting Foods We Can’t Get Enough Of
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Want to know how to fight all types of cancer? What you eat has a lot to do with it. Read on to discover some of our favorite cancer fighting foods (and some of the most powerful.)
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