Food and beverages consumed away from home make up one third of our daily intake, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Furthermore, the FDA says, research shows that people often underestimate the number of calories they’re taking in when they eat out. Since May of 2018, the FDA has required certain types… Continue reading How Many Calories? Keep An Eye on The Menu
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13 Restaurant Strategies to Help You Eat Healthy + Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
Eating out is a part of our lives. Whether it’s a dinner date with your spouse, a lunch meeting with clients, or a quick fast-food meal with your children, enjoying a restaurant meal is a special treat. However, many of us struggle with trying to stick to a diet plan when dining out. For the… Continue reading 13 Restaurant Strategies to Help You Eat Healthy + Avoid Type 2 Diabetes
Tried and True Tips for Dealing With Holiday Weight Gain
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, over 60% of adult women in the country are considered overweight. While this is something to be concerned with all year long, it’s especially troublesome during the holiday season. Throughout the holidays at this time of the year, people are more prone to pack on… Continue reading Tried and True Tips for Dealing With Holiday Weight Gain
Stopping Vacation Weight Gain
What many people have long suspected turns out to be right: Yes, you do gain weight on vacation. It’s true that what the average person gains might seem like a negligible amount. (According to a study from the University of Georgia, the exact number is 0.7 of a pound). There’s a catch, though: Donald Hensrud,… Continue reading Stopping Vacation Weight Gain
How to Win The Battle of The Buffet
“All-you-can-eat” buffets may look great, but they can lead to overeating. Here, some tips from the experts at www.choosemyplate.gov, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on how to have happy, healthy eating at the buffet: Survey the territory Take a lap around the buffet before you start to fill up your plate. Plan… Continue reading How to Win The Battle of The Buffet