What many people don’t realize is that they employ the eating strategies of Sumo Wrestlers and expect to lose weight. Instead, the law of unintended arithmetic kicks in. Rather than losing weight, their so-called “diet” actually causes weight gain, creating a rounded shape more similar to a Sumo Wrestler than the desired hourglass or V-shape. Stay with… Continue reading Unintended Arithmetic of Dieting
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Back-to-School Healthy Habits for Families
The end of summer means the resumption of routines for most families. This can be a great time to build new healthy habits or to get on track again after a few months’ break. Here are a few areas that can benefit everyone in the household. Eating Breakfast Starting the day off as a family… Continue reading Back-to-School Healthy Habits for Families
Breakfast with Benefits: How to Make Your First Meal Healthier
You’ve heard the old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but with busy schedules, it can be hard to grab anything – let alone a healthy meal – in the morning. The truth is that starting your day with the right nutrients doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. The… Continue reading Breakfast with Benefits: How to Make Your First Meal Healthier
Eat Up: Skipping Breakfast Can Cause Hardening of The Arteries
Skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to a build-up of plaque, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Eating a healthy breakfast has been shown to promote greater heart health, including healthier weight and cholesterol. While previous… Continue reading Eat Up: Skipping Breakfast Can Cause Hardening of The Arteries
Unique Breakfasts for Families
Editor’s Note: Breakfast doesn’t always have to be the same old food. Instead, you can try unusual but healthy combinations (like rice cakes and fruit, above). Here are some tips from the Food and Drug Administration to help your kids and you do just that: A healthy breakfast is a must for kids. Skip it… Continue reading Unique Breakfasts for Families
How to Avoid Mindless Eating
Consuming food but not paying attention to what, how much or the taste of what you are eating is called “mindless eating,” and it can quickly result in unwanted weight gain. Whether it’s sitting on the couch with a bag of chips or snacking on cheese and crackers while making dinner, being unaware of your… Continue reading How to Avoid Mindless Eating
Cutting Back on Breakfast Costs
Breakfast is often referred to as the most important meal of the day, and it’s now also quickly becoming the most expensive. The avian flu is contributing to record-high egg prices, with increases of over 130 percent in parts of the country. Meanwhile, cereal has surged by 20 cents per pound, a significant rise that… Continue reading Cutting Back on Breakfast Costs