When grocery shopping, how do you determine what goes into your cart and what doesn’t? Do you base your decisions on what your family loves to eat or do you carefully plan meals based on what you think their bodies need? Maybe, you do both. If you tend to be a conscientious shopper, you’ll be […]
26 February 2016
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Cravings are hard to curb which is why so many Americans eat more calories than they’re supposed to in a given day. Rather than cut sugary snacks out completely, why not satisfy your sweet tooth with something healthier but just as delicious? You won’t be consuming calories you can’t burn and your body feels better […]
24 February 2016No comment
Before you step foot in the supermarket, there are some things you should do to prepare for your trip. One of the most important things to have with you is a list so you don’t stray too far from your budget but that isn’t the only thing you can do to prevent overwhelm. Knowing what […]
19 February 2016No comment
According to America’s recommended dietary guidelines for good health, 45-65% of your daily calorie intake should come from carbohydrates. This amounts to 900 to 1,300 calories or 225-325 grams a day. This information is found on the packaging of foods under Nutrition Facts. You can also learn more about the amount of carbs in any […]
16 February 2016No comment
Did you know that your estimated caloric needs are based on your age, sex, and activity level? If you didn’t, it’s high time you checked out the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for yourself to see if you’re eating the right amount of calories to maintain an active lifestyle. Estimates differ with adult women needing between 1,600 […]
11 February 2016No comment
If you want to lose weight, exercise alone won’t help. That’s what Cell Press journal Current Biology found after studying recent study data. The reason why is simple. Our bodies learn to adapt to higher levels of activities. Extra calories aren’t necessarily burned when a person exercises more. Eating right is just as important to […]
10 February 2016No comment
Although breakfast is known as the most important meal of the day, lunch is just as important as it supplies you with the energy needed to complete your most time-consuming and difficult work-related, school-related, and home-related tasks. Before packing your lunch bag each day, think about what you’ll be doing throughout the day. You may […]
05 February 2016No comment
If you can’t resist snacking between meals, do so consciously. The wrong snacks have just as many (if not more) calories, grams of sugar, fat, and sodium as the full meals you eat, and that’s not a good thing! If you’re mindful about your weight and want to maintain your health, you’re going to need […]
03 February 2016No comment
