1. Dining out, especially for lunch 2. Eating while distracted, especially while watching TV 3. Eating directly out of the bag, box, or food container, especially large sizes 4. Eating quickly 5. Keeping ready to eat foods visible and in close proximity (think the cookie jar or bags of chips on the kitchen counter)
Want a delicious way to improve your metabolic health and rein in your appetite? Eat more arginine-rich foods. Arginine is an amino acid found in high concentrations in some protein foods, and new research indicates it is a powerful ally to help us fight weight gain and type 2 diabetes. In a series of laboratory experiments, […]
Appetite control is the Holy Grail for weight control and letting yourself get ravenously hungry prior a large meal (dinner for most people) is an invitation for over-indulgence and weight gain. Here are four proven ways to healthfully take the edge off of your pre-meal hunger and ultimately help you eat less. For best results, […]
It is well-established that external visuals of high-calorie foods can drive us to desire them and seek them out, especially when we are hungry. Here are some simple strategies to help you avoid this high-risk situation: Do not leave your home hungry. Our external environments are filled with alluring visuals of high risk, bad-for-you foods. […]
Processed red meat (think bacon, sausage, bologna, etc.) has a long and illustrious rap sheet and boosting colon cancer risk is at the very top of the list. In a ground-breaking new study that included over 18,000 people from around the globe, scientist identified a common gene variant that appears to significantly increase the chances for developing […]
Berries are one of my top-rated fruits and a food I strive to include in my diet every day. Here are 5 great reasons to join me! Berries are a great source of fiber and vitamin C. Raspberries have more fiber per serving than any other fruit. Berries are a supreme food for brain health […]
Weight control is of monumental importance to your overall health and functionality. If you are a non-smoker, weight control is the most powerful tool you have to increase your chances of a long, healthy, and productive life. Here are nine strategies that I consider “essential” for lasting success with weight loss and weigh control. Meaning, if you […]
Having an abundance of “good bacteria” in your gut is critical for weight control and health. And eating an abundance of real fiber foods (fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, whole grains) is the #1 thing you can do to get them in there.
Choosing a healthy cereal is easy if you check its Nutrition Facts for these two things: five grams or more of fiber per serving and ten grams or less of sugar per serving. Here are ten common brands of cereal that pass the testbran: Post® Grape Nuts® Post® Great Grains® Kellogg’s® Wheat Chex® Kellogg’s® Bran Flakes® Kellogg’s® Frosted Mini-Wheats® […]
Artichoke hearts may be the most under appreciated and underutilized of all the superstar foods. For just 60 calories per serving you get a mighty kick of vitamin C, folate, and fiber along with a full cadre of minerals. But what really makes this special vegetable shine so brilliantly is its remarkable antioxidant power. Even right […]
A study from the University of South Carolina (Epidemiology, May ’07) reported that post-menopausal women who had the highest lifetime consumption (defined as more than once a week) of grilled, barbequed or smoked red meat, had a 47 percent increased risk of breast cancer. Those who combined this habit with a paucity of fruit and […]
If you are middle-age and love your meat, cheese, and dairy and eat it too, you may be dramatically boosting your risk of premature death, particularly from cancer. In this eye-opening new report, middle-age study subjects consuming the most animal proteins were four times more likely to die of cancer than study subjects consuming a […]
