Category Archives: Weight Management

A major route to good health primarily involves eating healthy diets and engaging in regular exercise, two activities that are associated with the absorption of vitamins and minerals and burning of calories to prevent weight loss.  For some individuals struggling with the problem of excessive weight or diabetes, finding the right food items to include ...click here to read more

Over two thirds of Americans are overweight or suffering with obesity and approximately 45% of women are currently on diets. Many diets involve restricting beloved food items and ignoring important hunger signals and the consequent feelings of deprivation can make it nearly impossible to stick to the diet. As a result, many people on diets ...click here to read more

When was the last time you had glued meat for a meal? Before you answer “never”, read on. Most of us have a common goal at meal-time; to nourish our bodies with healthy food. Occasionally we may slip and allow an overly salty or sugary treat into our diets, but we are usually aware of ...click here to read more

If you ask your neighbors if they think they are healthy, chances are they will say “yes”, yet according to extensive market research only a small portion of the population is actually practicing what they preach. The globally-known market research company, NPD group conducted an extensive health study and discovered that while eight out of ...click here to read more

It is a stigma that might be more than a little taboo to speak about openly. There has been many theories on whether or not there could be an actual tie between people who are suffering from obesity and the intelligence of these people. There appears to be more research in favor of the stigma ...click here to read more

You would have to go a long way not to have heard of the infamous Dr. Mehmet Oz, with his televised program and website being a regular go-to resource for thousands of people. So when the popular TV doctor came to the forefront with his newest discovery, it came as no shock that many copy-cat ...click here to read more

By the same theory it seems to work on your kids and grandkids, it very well could work for adults too. In the day and age of catchy ad campaigns and constant changes in technology, it’s no doubt that in order to stay on the cutting edge, you need to have an open mind. But ...click here to read more

It appears to be pretty standard for the health nuts in your group of friends to push the idea of salad being one of the best foods you can eat. While the idea of eating salad for its rich vitamin and mineral content might have been overstated to you by these individuals, imagine if you ...click here to read more

When it comes to food it is human nature to lean towards our favorites but when our preferences could be aging us, nutritionists say we  might want to consider a new diet that will lead us to over-all good health. Obesity:  How Many People Are Affected Close to 70 per cent of Americans are either ...click here to read more

When it comes to the health and well-being of your kids and grandkids, you might have felt like you were being overprotective when you told them that eating that cookie, or brownie, or even drinking that sugared fruit juice was a bad idea. But can you imagine if it was illegal? Now, according to new ...click here to read more

Diets that are rich in healthy food including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables have been touted to provide good health benefits. However, recently there has been an outbreak of salmonella that has been traced back to mangoes that were grown in Mexico that are being consumed in the diets of people living in North ...click here to read more

Leading a healthy lifestyle generally involves the consumption of nutritious diets consisting of fruits and vegetables and an ample supply of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.  In addition, regular exercise and eight hours of sleep each day, coupled with diets rich in fruits and vegetables, may also assist in promoting good health.  For individuals who aim ...click here to read more

Smoking cessation may be considered as a huge challenge for most smokers, especially when they have built a strong addiction to nicotine. Smokers may understand the negative effects of smoking on one’s general health, yet controlling nicotine cravings often pose a huge obstacle to quitting smoking. For others, smoking cessation may also bring about weight ...click here to read more

For most people struggling with weight issues such as obesity, counting calories appears to be the most reliable and effective way for weight loss.  Awareness of the amount of calories consumed on a daily basis may thus control excessive eating, which may in turn result in weight loss.  Counting calories will also teach a person ...click here to read more