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- 5 Weight Loss Fiber Food Tips for Breakfast - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Kevin CohenWe know very well our body needs vitamin C to protect us from cold, calcium to strengthen our bones and chocolates for saving our relationships. But in our attempt to lose weight we often overlook fiber as a major component of our diet. While carbohydrates, protein and fat grab the diet ...
Views: 676 - Hidden Sugars - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Kevin CohenAmericans have developed quite a sweet tooth and a love of sugary treats. Unfortunately, our addiction to sugar and the amount that we consume is contributing to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health issues. If you know this and have begun making attempts to curb your sugar intake, good ...
Views: 674 - Fiber Facts and Tips - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin CohenWe all know that we need to get enough fiber, but what is it exactly, and what does that really mean? Simply defined, fiber is the part of plant matter that cannot be completely broken down (digested) or absorbed by the body. It comes only from plant matter (fruits, vegetables, grains) not ...
Views: 673 - 4 Ways To Eat Less Without Feeling Hungry - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin CohenBeing on a diet does not mean that you should feel hungry all the time. And really, how can you stick with it if you are starving? If you are trying to cut back and have been fighting hunger pangs, try these great tricks to help you feel fuller for longer: Eat more often It may sound ...
Views: 670 - How to Beat Sugar Addiction - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Kevin CohenIf your anything like me, you love your sweets. Whether it’s indulging in dessert after a meal (crème brulee is my weakness), being tempted by chocolate, or indulging in that box of donuts at work, sweet treats can be hard to avoid. The problem is that all of the sweet and overly processed ...
Views: 670 - How to Raise Healthy Eaters - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenIn a culture dominated by fast food and a growing obesity epidemic, it is ever more important to teach our children healthy eating habits early on and reinforce them as they grow. The following is a list of tips to help involve and encourage children when it comes to food: Teach them to ...
Views: 667 - Low Fat Ice Cream Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenLove ice creams but can’t have them for fear of piling up on calories? Here are two delicious low fat ice cream recipes for you to indulge your sweet tooth in. Low Fat Peach Ice Cream Equipment 1.Ice cream maker 2.Spatula 3.Blender Ingredients 1.Ripe peaches, frozen: 3 ...
Views: 665 - Sweet and Savory Squash - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenAs we enter fall, and the days begin to grow cooler, I start to crave warm and hearty seasonal foods. Squash is just one of the many vegetables that is coming into season this time of year. Squash can seem intimidating if you have never used it before, but there are endless varieties, and ...
Views: 665 - Tips For Managing Stress - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenStress can take a toll on our health in a number of ways. It affects our hormones, blood pressure, heart rate, and also our cortisol levels. Too much cortisol in our system triggers higher insulin levels and also an increase in appetite. This affects weight loss in two ways. First, feeling ...
Views: 661 - Low Fat Beef Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenSo you can’t do without your beef? Beef dishes don’t necessarily have to spell disaster for your weight loss diet plan. You just need to make a more informed choice to enjoy the enticing taste of beef without throwing your weight loss plan off course. Here are some great low fat beef recipes so ...
Views: 659 - How to Cope with Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Kevin CohenSometimes, the desire for food has nothing to do with the rumblings in your stomach telling you that you are hungry. Often these strong cravings for food, specifically comforting and fattening foods, strike when our emotions plummet or spike. You may turn to eating consciously or unconsciously ...
Views: 658 - Delicious (and healthy) Dips - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2011 from Kevin CohenThe holiday season has arrived, and this often means busy schedules and lot of events that require us to bring something edible along. Whether this means a holiday gathering, weekend tailgating, or a dinner party, these recipes offer you simple and healthy options that are sure to please a ...
Views: 655 - Drink Water for Healthy Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2012 from Kevin CohenThe adult human body is composed of about 60 percent water, which is necessary for the proper functioning of the body. If you are trying to lose weight it is important that you remember it is due to water that your body maintains its metabolic rate. A healthy metabolism helps to shed pounds ...
Views: 649 - Low Fat Wrap Recipes - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenLow fat wraps can be healthy, diet friendly as well as tasty lunch options for those on a weight loss diet plan. Make sure you try out these two great low fat wrap recipes. Low Fat Chicken and Yogurt Wrap Ingredients 1.Greek yogurt, zero fat, strained: ½ cup 2.Lemon juice: 1 ...
Views: 649 - Easy Portion Control Tips - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Kevin CohenPortion control is an essential aspect of any successful weight loss program. If you can learn to control portions it can prove to be an effective way of cutting down calories, while still enjoying the food you love to eat. Here we will discuss some easy ways to downsize on your portions ...
Views: 646 - Avoid Weight Gain over the Weekend - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenIs your weight loss plan in jeopardy because of your eating behaviour over the weekend? Is weekend weight gain slowly creeping up on you? It is quite easy for people to follow the mindset of, “I have stuck to my diet all week, so I deserve a treat”. Well, a treat in moderation may not do any ...
Views: 640(1 vote) - Make your Refrigerator Diet Friendly - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenYour refrigerator could prove to be your most effective weight loss diet tool or it could throw your diet plan terribly off course. If your refrigerator keeps tempting you with leftover chocolate cake, while vegetables and fruits rot, it is time for you to give your fridge a makeover for the ...
Views: 640 - Low Fat Healthy Cookie Recipes - by Submitted on May 24, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a weight loss diet plan does not necessarily mean that you have to give up your favorite cookies. After all, who wouldn’t like to sit back and relax with a glass of milk and some cookies? Here are some great low fat cookies recipes for you to try out. Low Fat Chocolate Chip ...
Views: 639 - Weight Loss as Child’s Play - by Submitted on May 10, 2012 from Kevin CohenRemember running until you were out of breath, and no one even had to chase you? Or being so full of energy that you were a distraction to others? You may have been just a kid the last time those things happened. Children are chock full of energy and they have no problem making a game out of ...
Views: 639 - Are you losing weight on the wrong side of the bed? - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Kevin CohenYou know that old saying about getting up on the wrong side of the bed in the morning? It’s what people often say when you are having a really bad day. Well, this is how I feel - and I expect you probably do too - about the constant influx of information that we are bombarded with about ...
Views: 638 - 5 Easy Tips to Prevent Overeating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Kevin CohenOvereating is one of the major causes of obesity in America. Whether you tend to overeat without realizing (i.e., when you pig out in front of the television) or frequently help yourself to “all you can eat” buffets, overeating cannot only derail your weight loss diet plan but also lead to ...
Views: 635 - Portion Control Tips - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2012 from Kevin CohenIn the case of weight loss, less really is more. Portion sizes all around us are getting bigger and bigger, and this can have a major impact on your dieting success. Here are some tips to help you keep your portions under control… Read the label: Very few food items are single servings. ...
Views: 627 - Delicious Low Fat Pizza Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenEating healthy does not mean you have to miss out on your favorite pizzas. Here are some healthy, low fat pizza recipes for you to feast on, without piling up all those extra calories. Low Fat Smokey Bacon and Pumpkin Pizza Ingredients 1.Pumpkin, peeled and chopped: 400 grams 2.Plain ...
Views: 610(1 vote) - 5 Easy Tips to Prevent Overeating - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenOvereating is one of the major reasons of obesity in America. Whether you tend to overeat without realizing (i.e., when you pig out in front of the television) or frequently help yourself to “All You Can Eat” buffets, overeating can not only derail your weight loss diet plan but also lead to ...
Views: 608 - Fat Burning Workout: The Stair Stepper - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenHave been working out at the gym, but haven’t lost much of those extra pounds? Chances are you are not exercising right. Fancy exercising equipment alone will not get you far when it comes to burning that extra fat. To effectively burn more fat while you workout you must focus on getting out of ...
Views: 602 - Low Fat Casserole Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Kevin CohenAre you on a weight loss diet plan? Dieting doesn’t have to mean boring, bland food. Try out these delicious lip smacking low fat casserole recipes to treat yourself, without piling on the calories. Bean and Apple Casserole Ingredients 1.Butter beans, soaked: 1 cup 2.Brown sugar: ½ ...
Views: 599 - Low Fat Alfredo Sauce Recipe - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Kevin CohenIt can’t be said enough; eating healthy does not have to mean sacrificing delicious food. If you are willing to experiment, try new things, and learn some simple substitutions, you will see that it is possible to create healthy versions of some of your favorite meals. The following recipe is ...
Views: 586(2 votes) - Low Fat Cheesecake Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a diet plan does not necessarily have to mean that you give up all your favorite desserts. You just need to make certain healthy food choices to turn your favorite calorie laden dessert into its diet friendly avatar. Here are some great low fat cheesecake recipes for you to satisfy your ...
Views: 582 - Green Smoothie Recipes - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe all know that greens like spinach and kale are good for us, but many of us either don’t like the taste, or just don’t know what to do with them. Smoothies can be a great and delicious way to get more greens into your diet without having to eat yet another salad. These can be enjoyed at any ...
Views: 581 - How Weight Loss Tools Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenStudies have actually shown that people who have lost a minimum of 10 percent of their weight and maintained it for up to five years, ate low calorie diets, exercised and regularly monitored their weight loss using weight loss tools. Just relying on your pant size to tell you if you are making ...
Views: 581(2 votes) - Sticking to Your Diet When on Vacation - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenDoes your diet take a vacation when you go on one? Falling off the wagon is quite easy when one is on vacation, with all the fun and rich, fattening, tasty food at every corner. However, vacations need not be a disaster for your weight loss diet plan. There are a few things you can do to keep ...
Views: 579 - 20 Snacks Under 200 Calories - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2011 from Kevin CohenIt can’t be said enough: snacking is a great way to support a healthy diet. Having a snack between meals keeps your blood sugar boosted, your metabolism revved up, and can prevent you from overeating later. Here are 20 healthy snacks that are less than 200 calories to keep you ...
Views: 572 - Why Weight Loss Diets Fail - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Kevin CohenHave you been following every new weight loss diet plan in the hope of losing weight quickly, only to fall off the wagon in failure and frustration? You will be surprised to know that you are not alone. In fact, more than 90 percent of the people put on weight within six months of being on a ...
Views: 570 - Healthy Snacking for Couch Potatoes - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenIs your television adding to your waistline? Well this is nothing to get surprised about. Television and snacking go hand in hand. The worst part about snacking while watching television is that we don’t even realize how much we eat as we sit glued to the screen. In fact studies have actually ...
Views: 569 - How to Lose Fat without Shedding Muscle - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe are so focused on losing weight that any weight loss is considered good. What people often overlook is the fact that most of the initial weight loss is because of loss of muscle. No exerciser would want smaller muscles because of exercising. The goal of exercising is to improve the ratio of ...
Views: 566 - Low Fat Recipes for Special Occasions - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Kevin CohenGot that special dinner for your better half’s parents coming up and don’t know how to fix up a low fat dinner. Well here are two great low fat recipes just for such special occasions. Try them out and we bet you will just love it. Pot Roast with Vegetables Ingredients 1.Rump or bottom ...
Views: 561 - Green Tea and Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeen on diet pills for long but without any result? Next time you reach out for your diet pills, just check the bottle. Chances are that you will find green tea extract or green tea listed as one of the active ingredients. Though generally diet pills are dangerous and contain many other ...
Views: 554 - Top rated 5 Weight Loss Fiber Food Tips for Breakfast - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Kevin CohenWe know very well our body needs vitamin C to protect us from cold, calcium to strengthen our bones and chocolates for saving our relationships. But in our attempt to lose weight we often overlook fiber as a leading component of our diet. While, carbohydrates, protein and fat grab the diet ...
Views: 551 - Easy Portion Control Tricks - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenPortion control is an essential aspect of any successful weight loss program. People generally do not believe that reducing their plate and portion sizes will make much of a difference. However, portion control can prove to be an effective way of cutting down calories, while enjoying the food ...
Views: 550 - 5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Kevin CohenBreakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most of us have been hearing this since childhood, but it now rings more true than ever. The food we eat is fuel for our bodies and minds, and a healthy breakfast can give you a great boost to start your day off right. Not only that, but ...
Views: 546 - Low Fat Barbecue Recipes - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenCan’t resist the smell of barbecue smoke wafting through the air on a lazy summer afternoon? Is that delicious smoke killing you slowly because you are watching your weight and can’t afford to mess up your calorie count? Cheer up, my friend. Help is here. Here are some delicious, finger licking ...
Views: 543 - The way to Cut Calories from Your Pizza - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Kevin CohenLove sinking your teeth into that yummy pizza, but your weight loss diet doesn’t allow it? It doesn’t have to be so. Just making a few changes can keep you from blowing away an entire day’s calorie at the pizzeria. Here is what you should do to cut calories from your pizza. ØDon’t Be Too ...
Views: 542 - Tips on How to Increase your Fiber Intake - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Kevin CohenIncreasing the amount of fiber you consume not only improves your overall health but can also work wonders for helping you lose weight. The best part about fiber is that it gives a sensation of fullness and keeps hunger satiated for a longer period, thus helping to prevent overeating. However, ...
Views: 541 - Appetite Suppressing Foods to Aid Weight Loss - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Kevin CohenThe hunger people associate with weight loss diets can seem daunting. It may even push people to go off their weight loss program completely. However, there are also many natural foods available that help to suppress appetite, which makes sticking to your weight loss diet program much easier. ...
Views: 540 - Eat Smart for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Kevin CohenSuccessful and sustained weight loss not only depends on what you eat and your physical activity, but also on how you eat. Just changing your diet alone will not help in weight loss. Here we will discuss some easy tips on how to eat smart to lose weight and keep it off permanently. ØChew ...
Views: 531 - Strategies for Deal With Emotional Eating - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Kevin CohenMany of us are emotional eaters, which means that we eat even when we aren’t actually hungry. We may turn to food when we are feeling stressed, worried, sad, or tired. In these cases food acts as a way to comfort or reward ourselves. Unfortunately, this is one of the number one ways that people ...
Views: 529 - Top 5 Weight Loss Fiber Food Tips for Lunch - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Kevin CohenAre you overweight? Do you need help to lose weight? If your answer to both the questions is in the affirmative, my answer to you is ‘Fiber’. Increasing your fiber intake not just improves your overall health but also works wonders to help you lose weight. Fiber helps to control many medical ...
Views: 528 - End of Summer Soups - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenWhile the calendar may say that fall is almost upon us, the thermometer seems to be insisting otherwise. This is the perfect time of year to take advantage of all of the seasonal summer vegetables and to create delicious (and healthy) cold soups. These soups are beautiful, simple, and perfect ...
Views: 527 - Lazy Day Turkey Chili - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Kevin CohenThe change seems to come quickly; from a long string of hot days, to suddenly cool nights, and then a morning chill in the air. Fall is suddenly right around the corner, and as the evenings grow cooler we begin to crave warmer and heartier foods. One of my favorite cool weather dinners is ...
Views: 526 - Foods For Your Mood - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kevin CohenYou are what you eat.” We have heard it again and again throughout our lives, but it is still very much true. The foods that we take into our bodies can have an effect on many aspects of our health, including our energy levels, our stress, and even our moods. If you are feeling extra irritable ...
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