Packing a Lunch vs Cafeteria Food/Eating Out
For many this is the second week of getting back into a routine and the kiddos back in school. As parents, in this situation, how are you adjusting? Still, a little crazy, huh. Even if […]
Low-Carb Diets: The Cons- Explained
What is the Deal with all of these Low-Carb Diets, like Keto and Atkins? The Cons (Click here to read about the pros) Con #1 Turn to any number of blogs, FB posts, and forums, […]
Low-Carb Diets: The Pros – Explained
What is the Deal with all of these Low-Carb Diets, like Keto and Atkins? The Pros Many people who try a super low-carb diets such as Keto or Atkins have success initially at losing weight […]
Do Carbs Cause Diabetes?
Does Eating Too Much Sweets and Junk Food Cause Diabetes? This is the real question. The short answer is NO. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are complex disorders, with causes that are not […]
Are Carbs the Enemy?
What exactly are Carbs? When you hear “carbohydrates,” think “plant power”. On a basic level, carbs are sugars (naturally found in vegetables, fruit and dairy) starches (naturally found in grains, legumes and some veggies) and […]
What A Healthy Weight Loss Plan Really Looks Like
According to the laws of gravity, what goes up, must come down. When it comes to losing weight, this often is little more than wishful thinking. Contrary to the outcome of popular reality weight loss […]
2 More Tips to Curb Your Late-Night Snacking
After-dinner and before-bedtime snacking when not hungry can result in consuming unneeded calories. Often this may be due to boredom, stress or tiredness. Try these tips to banish evening cravings and curb after-dinner snacking; and, […]
3 Tips to Curb Your Late-Night Snacking
After-dinner and before-bedtime snacking when not hungry can result in consuming unneeded calories. Often this may be due to boredom, stress or tiredness. Try these tips to banish evening cravings and curb after-dinner snacking; and, […]
How to Handle Food Cravings
What happens when your cravings become overwhelming and lead to overindulgence and feelings of guilt? When people follow restrictive diets or completely cut out groups of foods, cravings can become more intense and can lead […]
4 Metabolism Myths and Facts
Why can one person eat like a growing teenager and not gain a pound, while another person’s every indulgence shows up on the scale? Chalk it up to individual differences in metabolism, muscle mass and […]