Do you keep trying to upgrade your diet, but life gets in the way? Meal planning could be the answer. It’s a strategy that can do much more than help you lose weight. It doesn’t have to be time consuming or complicated either. In fact, shopping and eating more intentionally usually makes life easier for busy professionals and parents. Find out more about what meal … [Read more...] about How to Succeed at Meal Planning
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The Simple Truth about Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids have many impressive health benefits. However, you might feel like you need a degree in chemistry in order to understand them. Terms like eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acid sound complicated. Then you find out that you need to balance omega-3 fats with omega-6 and omega-9 versions too. On top of that, some of the research in this area has been … [Read more...] about The Simple Truth about Omega-3 Fatty Acids
The Surprising Truth about Losing Weight After 40
As you grow older, it often becomes more difficult to manage your weight. However, the reasons may be different than you think. A recent study challenges the conventional wisdom about metabolism across the lifespan. Rather than slowing down in middle age, human metabolism seems to remain stable from 20 to 60. That’s according to a groundbreaking study at Duke … [Read more...] about The Surprising Truth about Losing Weight After 40
How to Avoid a Food Coma
What happens after Thanksgiving dinner at your house? Do you spend time catching up with family and friends, or do you collapse on the couch feeling like a beached whale? The medical term for that condition is postprandial somnolence, but you probably call it a food coma. It’s not just limited to the holidays either. You may feel tired and bloated after a big lunch or … [Read more...] about How to Avoid a Food Coma
A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar
Most people love sugar. It’s sweet, great for giving us spikes in energy, and a wonderful way to indulge in something special when you want a treat. Unfortunately, as great as sugar might taste, it’s not so great for your health. Added sugars are responsible for around 17% of the total calorie intake of adults in the US, and all that sugar leads to weight gain. If extra … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar