Nutrition

Be Wary of Calorie Counts on Menus

Posted: Dec 12 in Weight Loss Tips by

Between hectic work schedules and day to day family needs, many of us do not have time to cook a healthy meal every night, and instead are often left to search the menus for a low calorie alternative. Many restaurants are helping out by posting their calorie counts directly on the menu, but if you [...]

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The Facts about Fiber and your Diet

Posted: Sep 22 in Weight Loss Tips by

Are you trying to lose weight but find yourself constantly battling hunger pains? You may not be getting enough fiber in your diet. Fiber helps you stay full longer, which helps you to cut back on extra calories by resisting the urge to snack or overeat.

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Using Nutrition to Lose Weight

Posted: Sep 16 in Weight Loss Tips by

In order to lose weight, your body must be properly fueled. If your body isn’t receiving the proper nutrition, then it will convert any food it does get into fat and store it in case of starvation. Here’s how to use proper nutrition to help you lose weight.

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Health Benefits of Leafy Greens

Posted: Jul 15 in Weight Loss Tips by

Leafy greens are healthy and delicious, but too many people forget to include them in their diet. Spinach, kale, broccoli and cabbage are high in fiber, low in calories, and deliver a good portion of your daily RDA for several vitamins.

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Healthy Snacks and Brown Bag Lunches for School or Work

Posted: Jun 28 in Weight Loss Tips by

Packing healthy brown-bag lunches and snacks can help you lose belly fat, reduce calories, decrease the amount of sodium in your diet, and improve your overall day-to-day health. Choose foods that are low in sodium, sugar, and saturated fat, but high in protein, fiber, calcium, and vitamins. While your choices of healthy snacks and lunches are endless, here are a few ideas to get you started.

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A Guide to Ingredient Substitutions for Weight Loss and a Healthy You

Posted: May 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

A few simple changes in the way you prepare your favorite foods can make a big difference in your health and make you smile when you step on the scale. The best part is you can still eat the foods you enjoy without sacrificing taste. The solution is simple: you will be healthier and lose belly fat if you eat a well-balanced diet.

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Best Salad Bar Selections

Posted: Mar 28 in Weight Loss Tips by

Many people think if they fill their plate with food from a salad bar, they are making healthy food choices. While that may be true for the most part –as salad bars host a cornucopia of healthy foods — there are also loaded with hidden weight loss pitfalls. When making your next trip to a local New Jersey salad bar, follow these tips to construct a plate chock full of healthy and nutritious ingredients.

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Cut Salt and Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

Posted: Feb 14 in Weight Loss Tips by

According to a recent set of guidelines released by Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Americans should eat more fruits and vegetables, while cutting the salt and fat in their diets. Studies suggest that two-thirds of all United States Adults are either obese or overweight — over one-third of children are obese or overweight. Clearly, Americans need to lose weight.

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A Guide to Super Vegetables and Fruits

Posted: Dec 10 in Weight Loss Tips by

Most of us in New Jersey were brought up hearing “five a day” in regard to servings of fruits and vegetables. Now, however, the Centers for Disease Control are telling us seven servings a day is better. We all know we could use more fruits and vegetables in our diet, but which kinds provide the greatest health benefits and the most help with weight loss?

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How you snack matters

Posted: Nov 09 in Weight Loss Tips by

If you’re trying to eat healthy and lose weight, you don’t have to eliminate snacking from your daily routine. It’s how you snack that matters.

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