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- 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 - Making Wise Restaurant Choices - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a diet should never mean that we have to deny ourselves the pleasure of eating out with our family or friends. Especially these days, when restaurants have become places for lunch meetings, catching up with loved ones, and celebrating special times. With a few basic tips and a little ...
Views: 489 - Pasta Two Ways - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenIf you still think that pasta is forbidden in a healthy diet, forget it! There are now more healthy pasta options than ever, including whole wheat, high-protein, and even gluten free. Here are two of my favorite pasta recipes. They are filled with colorful and healthful ingredients, and ...
Views: 679 - Pasta Two Ways - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Kevin CohenIf you still think that pasta is forbidden in a healthy diet, forget it! There are now more healthy pasta options than ever, including whole wheat, high-protein, and even gluten free. Here are two of my favorite pasta recipes. They are filled with colorful and healthful ingredients, and ...
Views: 734 - 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 - Rev Up Your Metabolism - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kevin CohenOur ability to lose weight involves a number of factors. The two primary factors in weight loss are the food choices that we make, and the amount of exercise that we get. Both of these help to create an overall healthy lifestyle, and both can help to boost metabolism, which is a very important ...
Views: 470 - Shed Those Extra Pounds with Soups - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Kevin CohenOne of the most effective ways to drop all those extra pounds is to use soups to aid your weight loss efforts. Soups are satisfying and make for the ideal weight loss diet in combination with salads. Soups can help you shed pounds by increasing your fiber consumption and cutting down your ...
Views: 455 - Sleep For Your Health - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2011 from Kevin CohenSleep is incredibly important for all aspects of our health, but is often sacrificed due to our busy lives. Far too many of us don’t get the 7-9 hours that is required for most adults. However numerous studies have shown that people who get the proper amount of sleep have better physical health, ...
Views: 707 - Small Changes to Make Today - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Kevin CohenSmall changes really can add up to a big difference. If you can commit to making a series of small changes and sticking with them, you will be able to change your health (and your waistline) for the better. The following are a few short changes that you can start today… Start a food ...
Views: 899 - Spice Up Your Diet for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Kevin CohenWhile we search the internet and scour through health columns in search of the most effective weight loss diet and miracle foods to help you curb your calorie consumption, some of the most effective weight loss foods are right here in our kitchen’s spice rack. Spices not only add flavor to your ...
Views: 493 - Spice Up Your Diet for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Kevin CohenWhile we search the Internet and scour through health columns in search of the most effective weight loss diet and miracle foods to help you curb your calorie consumption, some of the most effective weight loss foods are right here in our kitchen’s spice rack. Spices not only add flavor to ...
Views: 1368 - Sticking To Your Diet Plan - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Kevin CohenThe first day of a diet is when we realize how much of the world is sugar-coated, breaded, or full of empty calories. It may seem like there are no options, like there’s a conspiracy to keep you from sticking to your diet. You’ll be confronted with plenty of opportunities to misstep, give in ...
Views: 994 - 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 - 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 - 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 - The Significance of Weight Training - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenCardiovascular exercises are a great way to burn fat. Adding some strength training to your exercise regimen can work wonders for your health, apart from helping you burn extra calories. Women often fear that weight training, instead of helping them shed pounds, will make them look like Arnold ...
Views: 469 - The Skinny About Fat - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Kevin CohenMany people make the assumption that eating fat makes you fat. However, this is not entirely true. In reality, our bodies need some fat to stay healthy and functional. Also many products that claim to be low fat or fat free are still high in calories, and many are packed with additional sugar or ...
Views: 680 - 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 - These Are the Days of Our Grills - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Kevin CohenAs soon as warmer weather has begun to take hold, and the sun is still shining into the evening, mind my turns to that most joyous spring action… Grilling. This is the perfect time of year, to roll out the grill, dust it off, and start enjoying some delicious (and healthy) outdoor ...
Views: 694 - 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 - 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 - Top 3 Tips for a Healthy Breakfast - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Kevin CohenYou wake up late, get ready for work in a hurry and rush out without even thinking of breakfast. Perhaps if you are lucky, you just run to the nearest diner and grab a pastry, perhaps some sausage and eggs or maybe some bagels. Unfortunately, none of the above is a healthy option to begin your ...
Views: 482 - Top 5 Weight Loss Fiber Food Ideas for Dinner - by Submitted on May 22, 2011 from Kevin CohenDietary fiber not just helps in lowering cholesterol levels and controlling blood sugar but also aids your weight loss efforts. The human body takes longer to digest fiber which helps to make you feel full quicker and for longer durations. This makes fiber the ideal food option to help weight ...
Views: 493 - 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 - 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 - Top three Tips on Portion Control - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Kevin CohenControlling your portion size is essential for a successful weight loss diet program. People usually do not believe in reducing portion sizes or plate sizes to aid their weight loss efforts. However, ask any person who has achieved permanent weight loss and you can be sure they will mention ...
Views: 483 - Tricks for Eating Out on a Weight Loss Diet - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Kevin CohenBeing on a weight loss diet does not have to mean that you give up eating out. Okay, so restaurants usually do pile up oversized portions on your plate, but that does not necessarily mean eating out will ruin your weight loss diet plan. You just need to keep a few things in mind to make sure ...
Views: 721 - Ultimate Breakfast Smoothies - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenSmoothies can be a great and quick breakfast option on busy days. They are simple, portable, refreshing (especially during these hot summer days), and can be very healthy. The key is to have the basic ingredients on hand and ready to go. The following is a delicious recipe that is also low in ...
Views: 722 - 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 - Weight Loss Pitfalls to Avoid - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2011 from Kevin CohenLosing weight takes effort and planning, but it should be something that you look at in a positive way. Realize that improving your eating habits can change not only your waistline, but is also a great investment in your overall health and wellbeing. The following is a list of pitfalls to be ...
Views: 702 - Weight Loss Supplements: Should You Use Them? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Kevin CohenIt is in our nature to find easier ways to do things and when it comes to weight loss, things are not any different. This is probably the major reason why weight loss supplement manufacturers rake in huge profits. The money being spent on weight loss programs and supplements as of today in the ...
Views: 482 - Why Fad Diets are Dangerous - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Kevin CohenFad diets are just that, fads. Also known as crash diets, these are designed to facilitate quick weight loss. These diets severely restrict your food intake forcing your body to shed pounds faster. Generally, they rely on certain miracle foods or on eliminating a food group to help lose weight. ...
Views: 491 - Why Fad Diets are Dangerous - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Kevin CohenFad diets are just that, fads. Also known as crash diets, these are designed to facilitate quick weight loss. These diets severely restrict your food intake forcing your body to shed pounds faster. Generally, they rely on certain miracle foods or on eliminating a food group to help lose weight. ...
Views: 1793 - 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 ...
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