Weight Management
History: Intermittent fasting has gained popularity as recent studies shed light on its role on cellular adaptation, curbing inflammation, optimizing energy metabolism and boosting cellular protection. Research has shown that reducing typical calorie consumption, usually by 30 to 40 percent, extends life span by a third in animal studies.Intermittent fasting comes as a promising alternative to continuous … Continue reading
SIBO stands for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and is defined as excessive bacteria presence in the small intestine. Under normal circumstances most of the bacteria in your gut live in the large intestine. The small intestine is the place where most of the nutrients get absorbed. It’s a relatively clean space with a very small … Continue reading
Mindful eating, also known as intuitive eating, is the practice of becoming more aware of eating habits. The goal of mindful eating is to base meals on physical cues (such as our bodies’ hunger signals, not emotional ones). Introduce mindful eating into your mealtimes with these tips. To eat mindfully, simply: Serve modest portions. Moderation … Continue reading
Do you find it hard to pass up dessert, even when you’re full? Many emotional eaters turn to food for comfort. To decide if you truly are an emotional eater, it is important to know what habits define an emotional eater. Emotional eaters, eat food to fulfill emotional needs, rather than to fill their stomachs. … Continue reading
Did you know the Super Bowl is one of the biggest calorie fests of the year? The Super Bowl is known as the second largest day for food consumption in the U.S., next to Thanksgiving, according to the USDA. Between chips, dips, wings, and pizza it can be difficult to blitz bad tendencies. That’s why … Continue reading
When is the last time you were asked what you had for dinner last night, only to think, “I can’t remember what I had for breakfast this morning, let alone last night’s dinner!” Many of us are so busy in our daily lives that we don’t pay much attention to what, where, when, or why … Continue reading
The holidays are almost here and yes the average person gains 8 pounds from Halloween to New Years. Here are some tips to help you get through the challenges of this festive time. The most important tip is to continue your weekly visits; nothing will ensure your success more than making that commitment to yourself. … Continue reading
Juicing has become a chic viable contender in the diet industry over the past several years. Controversial because it’s not as healthy or sustainable as eating fresh fruits, and vegetables which are filled with vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. So if your diet includes only fruits and vegetable juice, without other food for several days, that’s an extreme approach that can do more harm than good… Continue reading
You’ve probably already heard that drinking water helps you lose weight, but do you know why? Research suggests that drinking 8-to-10 glasses of water (8 fluid-ounces each) a day can boost metabolism and suppress appetite. Here, how to optimize water’s weight loss potential:
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Losing weight has never been a simple code to decipher and that’s why ninety percent of dieters gain their weight back. How many times have you heard your friends saying “I am not eating anything, how is it that I don’t lose weight?” It is a mystery that haunts us everyday and is yet to be solved. … Continue reading
While never-ending temptations are everywhere, holiday parties and meals don’t have to interrupt your healthy weight loss journey. Preparation is critical. Following are some tips.
Never go to a holiday party hungry. This is a recipe for disaster. Make sure to each some healthy protein before the party to take of the hunger edge. When possible, learn what is being served and write down what you plan to eat. … Continue reading
When is the last time you were asked what you had for dinner last night, only to think, “I can’t remember what I had for breakfast this morning, let alone last night’s dinner!” Many of us are so busy in our daily lives that we don’t pay much attention to what, where, when, or why we eat, according to Dr. Luiza Petre, cardiologist and medical director for three Medi-Weight Loss Clinics. “Being aware of what you eat is a crucial part of the weight loss process. A food diary is an important tool to help you be mindful of your food intake, and take accountability for it. It can also provide insight into your eating patterns and help you identify diet or lifestyle changes that will help you reach your weight goal.”Continue reading