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Why Relying on Takeout Food Can Hinder Weight Loss

You’re making all the right choices when you go to restaurants or get takeout, passing up the most tempting things on the menu, but you just cannot seem to shed the pounds you’ve been meaning to. What gives?? The answer could simply be that you are eating out -...

Ways to Jazz Up Leftover Easter Eggs

So you've got a few leftover easter eggs, or 20, and you're tired of boring old hard boiled eggs for breakfast. Stop torturing yourself! You can dress those eggs up so fine you'll be excited for all the leftovers. 1. HBE Avocado Toast Toast a slice or two of your...

10 Quick & Easy Meals for When You’re In a Pinch

EVERYBODY has their own reasons as to why preparing a healthy meal just does not fit into the daily schedule. Some days, you are more pressed for time and your plan A meal is just not going to work. Having some plan B go-to meals are extremely helpful in these...

Ditch the D Word

I was on line at the super market with a dead cell phone and nothing left to do but eaves drop on the conversation the woman in front of me was having with her friend. “No, no, I can’t go out to dinner tonight I’m dieting.” I peered into her cart and noticed what was...

The Real Reason Why you Weigh More Later in the Day

Why you weigh less in the morning. There is a reason our morning appointments are always full. It is the same reason we have people taking out their stud earrings during our afternoon appointments. It is no secret; you weigh less in the morning! This does not...

Playing This Popular Game Might Reduce Your Cravings

Are Cravings Getting the Best of You? Play Tetris! You have your baby carrots al la low fat ranch ready to go, and right next to your colorful orange bag of veggies is the left over cake from your party this weekend. No matter how crunchy the carrot, or how much you...

Food Companies Might Start Using Texture To Make You Eat More

Food Companies Might Start Using Texture To Make You Eat More It is true that we have some subconscious feelings about food that affect our choices. This is important to be aware of because it might cause us to make unhealthy choices. The texture of our foods...

Sugar 101

Americans consume a TON of sugar. The average adult consumes about 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day. This translates to about 355 calories or roughly 22 packets a day. Crazy! Teenagers aged 14-18 consume about 34 teaspoons a day, 550 calories or 34 packets....

Lentils

Have you tried lentils? Lentils are part of the legume family, grown for their seeds which are packed with protein, iron and fiber. A typical serving (1 cup) of boiled lentils contains 230 calories, 40g carbohydrates, and 18g of protein. Those are great...