“Eating in moderation” may not be the best way to lose weight, researchers say. Sometimes it’s better to choose healthier foods in larger portions than to try to eat less. In a recent study, Penn State researchers measured how much participants ate when given meals that varied in portion size. Although about one-third of participants… Continue reading Weight Loss: Eat Healthier Food, Not Less
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Are You Really Eating in Moderation?
It’s a truism that “eating in moderation” is the best way to lose or maintain weight, but exactly what that term means varies widely. In fact, a new University of Georgia study says that the term may be so subjective that it’s useless. The more people like a food, the more forgiving their definitions of… Continue reading Are You Really Eating in Moderation?
Eating in Moderation May Not Always Be Good for You
The classic advice to eat everything in moderation may not be as beneficial as once thought, new research shows. Diet diversity, as defined by less similarity among the foods people eat, may be linked to lower diet quality and worse metabolic health, according to a study from at The University of Texas Health Science Center… Continue reading Eating in Moderation May Not Always Be Good for You
How to Ward Off Compassion Fatigue
A willingness to see the needs of others and lend a helping hand can boost a person’s everyday happiness and make life more satisfying. But sometimes the world’s problems can seem so overwhelming – and each person’s ability to solve them so limited – that “compassion fatigue” sets in. Compassion fatigue is a phenomenon commonly… Continue reading How to Ward Off Compassion Fatigue