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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

10 Surprisingly Easy Holiday Weight Loss Tips

The holiday season is filled with tradition much of which involves getting together with family and friends - and eating. Without a doubt, this time of year poses a real challenge when it comes to watching the waistline. Large amounts of high calorie foods are everywhere and it's not so easy to make it through the season without going up a pant size or two. And yet, with a desire and a plan you can avoid gaining weight this year; and maybe even lose some.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Is Your Snack Bar Making You Fat?

Are you feeling frustrated that you're still not losing weight even though you're trying to eat healthier? It might be that some of the so-called "health food" you're eating is not exactly what it seems. Snack bars, cereal bars, and granola bars may be part of the problem. They can be loaded with unhealthy fat and sugar; not much different than a candy bar. The calories can add up fast if you're not paying attention. When choosing a bar, it's important to examine the Nutrition Facts Label and Ingredient List. Here's what to look for:

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Summertime Weight Loss Strategies - BBQs, Picnics, and Parties

Summertime is all about outdoor parties, picnics, and barbeques. And why not? The weather is perfect for spending time outside. But before you fire up the grill again, check out these 8 simple strategies to keep you focused and on track with your weight loss efforts. Don't let summer eating sabotage your plans to shed those extra pounds. 1. Continue to practice your healthy eating habits - especially on the day of the event. Don't skip meals or save up calories. This is a sure fire way to set yourself up for overeating.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Secret Weapon To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

I read an article in the NY Times recently about the number of calories people consume at their Thanksgiving meal. One source suggested 4,500! Can you imagine? I'm not so sure it's that much, but I am certain that people do overeat. I've heard many post-Thanksgiving confessions over the years. Still feeling stuffed, sluggish and guilty, my clients come in after Thanksgiving with their stories of overeating and weight gain; and thoughts of a New Year's resolution.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

10 Ways Tame Your Sweet Tooth

Consciously or not, the average American consumes 28 teaspoons of added sugars a day – that’s more than 90 pounds of sugar per year. The American Heart Association recommends women limit their added sugar to just 100 calories per day (6 teaspoons) and men to 150 calories a day (9 teaspoons). So, the bottom line is that most of us eat way too much. Read on to learn why this can be a problem and what you can do about it. What’s the problem with added sugar?

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

All-Or-Nothing? No Way.

Are you finally ready to lose weight; for good? Well then, it's time to ditch the diet mentality once and for all, and make a genuine lifestyle shift. In other words, lose weight in a way that is sustainable rather than extreme and unrealistic like most diets. The key is to find a balance in eating and exercise that you can keep up for the rest of your life. Powerful Weight Loss Tip... Ditch the diet and strive for balance. Use these tips to achieve your personal best weight and stay there for good.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

'Tis the Season to Eat and Not Gain

Do you tend to gain weight during the holiday season? If so, you're not alone. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, research suggests that Americans, on average, gain about one pound during the holiday season and those who are overweight already will likely gain a bit more. So, what's a pound or so - no big deal - right? Well, in fact it is a big deal because if you don't lose that weight soon after the holidays, it can easily add up. A mere pound or two each year can become ten or twenty pounds before you know it.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

7 Tips to Get You Grocery Shopping Like a Nutrition Pro

Having the right ingredients in your kitchen is a necessity if you want to cook up healthy meals; and this requires regular grocery shopping. However, making your way to the grocery store every week can feel like an overwhelming task simply because there are so many choices; store shelves are jam-packed with tempting foods. There could be 25 different varieties of salad dressings or 50 types of frozen entrees. To complicate things even more, confusing and oftentimes misleading claims on the front of packages lead us to believe that products are healthy when in fact, they’re not.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

The Standard American Diet Is SAD

Without giving it a second thought, many Americans eat a diet that is both nutrient-poor and calorie-dense. We choose foods simply because they are "convenient" without giving much thought to the fact that they are full of nutritionally bankrupt ingredients such as sugar, starch, damaged fats, sodium, and chemical additives. In fact, we have gotten so used to eating these processed fake foods that we consider it okay; some people even think it's healthy. This is ideal for the food industry but not for the average American. Sadly, this way of eating is killing us.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Eating Healthy (and on Budget) While Traveling for Business

Traveling for business can be challenging with extended hours on a plane or in a car, hectic agendas and long meetings with colleagues. You barely have time to sleep let alone think about how you will find healthy food. However, there are some steps you can take to eat right while you are away so you can power through your busy days. By planning ahead and putting a little thought into your meals, you can eat healthy, avoid gaining weight, and stay within your budget. Keep these 7 tips in mind and remain flexible so you can eat well in any situation while you are traveling.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Get Cooking - Tips and Recipes for Fast Weeknight Meals

Let’s Get Cooking! Here are a few cooking tips and tricks to help you get a tasty meal on the table in no time and feel good about what everyone is eating. 1. Plan Ahead

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Diets That Promise Quick Weight Loss

As a nutritionist who has worked with thousands of clients over the years, I have examined the weight issue from every angle. One thing I know for sure is that there is no quick solution to weight loss. My clients who achieve permanent weight loss do so slowly while developing healthier habits along the way. Diets that promise quick weight loss simply do not work for most people.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

5 Guilt-Free Holiday Eating Strategies - And a Yummy Recipe

Are you tired of feeling guilty for indulging in your favorite holiday foods? It’s time for a change. This holiday season, eat the food you want (guilt-free); and do it without packing on the pounds. That’s right! With a few simple painless changes, you can enjoy yourself minus the guilt and weight gain. Use these 5 strategies to eat your way to 2016 – feeling good and not a pound heavier.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Weight Loss - Mediterranean Style

For thousands of years, people living along the Mediterranean coast have enjoyed a lifestyle that includes leisurely dining, plenty of exercise, and a diet rich in plant foods and healthy fats. This way of eating and living has been linked to numerous health benefits including a decreased incidence of diabetes, heart disease and obesity - as well as an increased life expectancy. For good reason, the Mediterranean diet has long been considered one of the healthiest in the world.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Don't Gain Weight This Holiday Season

It's that time of year again when eating can easily get out of control. The holiday celebrations start with goodies for Halloween and continue on for weeks. Food is everywhere! Parties and gatherings with co-workers, family, and friends seem to be never ending. As hard as you try, you can't get away from all the holiday appetizers, entrees, beverages, and endless supply of baked goods. Weight gain may seem inevitable. But is it? I say NO.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

When It Comes to Weight Loss, Giving Up Is Not an Option

Working your way towards a healthier weight is not a simple task. Most people who are trying to lose weight need to break years - maybe decades - of unhealthy habits. As you may well know, this is not an easy undertaking. It requires an unwavering commitment to your diet and exercise plan even when life gets stressful - which is every day for most of us. There may be times when you feel like throwing in the towel, but if you are truly committed to losing weight giving up is not an option. Use these tips to stay motivated and be a winner at weight loss.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

3 Things You Can Do To Prevent Weekend Weight Gain

Do you find that you eat really well all week long, and then get completely off track from Friday through Sunday? If so, you're not alone. Weight gain from Friday through Sunday is a real thing. A recent study from Cornell University found that most of us gain weight on Saturday and Sunday, thanks to weekend socializing and indulgences. Weight fluctuations are normal, a pound or two up or down, here or there, is absolutely normal.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

A Little Meal Planning Goes A Long Way

Eating home-cooked meals is one of the best ways to stay on track with your weight loss plan. And yet, getting organized to do this can be quite a job. If you're like many of my clients, you're busy, busy, busy and find it near impossible to get to the grocery store on a regular basis - let alone go inside and do the actual shopping. So, you end up eating whatever, whenever, and how ever you can; not the best recipe for success when it comes to losing weight.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Stress-Free Weight Loss

Life is stressful. No matter what you do, there will always be deadlines, inconveniences, time crunches, and negative interactions with others. This is especially true during the holiday season. This is the time of year when stress can be overwhelming. And it can easily lead to overeating and weight gain. There's no way to completely avoid it, however there are some things you can do to reduce it. Here are a few stress-reducing tips to help you get through the holidays - or any time of year - without turning to food for comfort.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Chia Seeds: Magic Bullet or False Claim?

Remember Chia Pets? For those of you who are unfamiliar, these small clay sprouting figurines were a popular gift items back in the 80's. Add water and within a few weeks your chia pet would produce green sprouts resembling an animal's fur or hair. My favorite was Chia Mr. T.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Having Trouble Cutting Calories? I've Got Answers.

If you're having trouble cutting calories, I've got a simple solution. Eat more vegetables! You can start with one that's currently in-season and locally grown: asparagus. With its short growing season that begins in May and ends in June, asparagus is one of the first vegetables to be harvested after winter. Well known for its bright emerald green color and crisp stalks, it can be eaten in quiches, salads and omelets or as a simple side dish.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

5 Tips For Pushing Through Plateaus

Have you ever hit a weight loss plateau? If you have, you know how frustrating it can be to stop losing weight even though you are putting in the same effort. The fact is most people hit at least one (usually more than one) plateau during their weight loss journey - it's normal. The main reason this happens is because the body burns fewer calories as it gets smaller. But, don't despair. This doesn't mean that you are destined to be overweight. What it does mean, however, is that you may need to re-evaluate and adjust your weight loss plan.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

5 Tips to Help You Stay Committed to Your Weight Loss Plan

My passion has always been working with people desiring to be thinner who have failed at one diet after another. Over the years, I've come to know one thing for sure - permanent weight loss is possible. There is no quick fix however; it takes time and commitment. With support, guidance, and accurate information my clients are able to lose weight and keep it off without unhealthy dieting and deprivation. What they must bring to the table, however, is commitment.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Could You Be Suffering From Celiac Disease?

Last weekend I took a trip to the East Village to check out a new gluten-free bakery called Jennifer's Way. This totally adorable bakery was opened by actress Jennifer Esposito, known for her roles in Spin City, Crash, and Summer of Sam, and Blue Bloods. I'm a huge Blue Bloods fan and always wondered why she was written off the show. Now I know - she was diagnosed with a particularly debilitating case of Celiac disease in 2009 and needed time off to take care of herself and get better. That's exactly what she did - and more - she opened a 100% gluten-free bakery.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

12 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

Everyone knows why we should be exercising: to improve health, to look good, to feel good, to fit into nice clothes, to burn fat, to lose weight - all that good stuff. And yet, we're just not doing it. In fact, many of us hardly move at all. We drive everywhere we need to go and then look for the closest parking space; we take the elevator instead of the stairs; we work in front of our computers for hours and then go home and plop on the couch; we watch way too much TV; and then we go to bed.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

You Ate What?!

It's not always convenient to keep a food and exercise journal, but the benefits of doing so are invaluable. Being aware (every day) of what you eat and drink, as well as your physical activity, can make a big difference when it comes to losing weight, keeping it off, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Powerful Weight Loss Tip: awareness is the key to change Here are some tips to help you with jou aling:

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

5 Tips To Help You Lose Without Counting Calories

If you think that calories are calories - and it doesn't matter whether they come from cookies or carrots - then it's time to rethink what you're thinking about calories. Contrary to what you may have heard, all calories are NOT created equal. Believing that you'll lose weight simply by counting them or cutting them will likely leave you hungry, irritable, malnourished and frustrated when you end up not much lighter than you were when you started - and maybe even heavier. POWERFUL WEIGHT LOSS TIP: Rather than counting calories, eat until you are satisfied.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

3 Tips to Get You Moving and Losing

One of the most widely accepted assumptions in our culture is that if you push yourself to exercise more, you will lose weight. And yet, often this is not the case. Obesity research shows that the role of exercise in weight loss has been wildly overstated. In fact, exercise can actually contribute to weight gain; or at least not result in the body fat loss you might expect. Surprised? Let me explain.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Ready For Success? Eat What You Want.

Intuitive eating (also called mindful eating) is structured around the belief that people need to trust themselves enough to believe that they will eat what and how much food they need. When you eat intuitively, you use your internal cues for hunger, appetite and satiety to guide you. The truth is, only by eating what you truly want can you adequately nourish yourself and achieve optimal health - including a healthy weight.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Is Your Food Making You Sick?

Twenty-nine year New Jersey school teacher, Jennifer Vigne, struggled with what she called an "uncooperative digestive system" since she was a child. Over the years, her doctors ordered many tests and performed exploratory surgery looking for the cause of her symptoms but nothing turned up. Finally, about 10 years ago she was diagnosed with a condition her gastroenterologist called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It got so severe during the last four years that she stopped going out with friends fearing her symptoms would come on without warning when she wasn't near a restroom.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Lose Weight With Meatless Mondays

Have you ever considered going meatless as a way to lose weight? I'm not suggesting a full-fledged vegetarian lifestyle. I'm talking about taking the meat off the dinner table one night a week - Mondays for example. Besides weight loss, there are many health benefits associated with substituting plants for meat. Check out this week's feature article to find out more about the benefits of going meatless on Mondays. According the Meatless Campaign, going meatless once a week can have the following health benefits:

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Is Your Weight Loss Diet Making You Fat?

Are you in that continuous cycle of gaining - losing - and regaining weight no matter what diet you follow? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Research shows that although many dieters do lose weight initially, most tend to regain the weight plus more in a short period of time. In spite of spending an estimated $40 billion annually on diets and diet related products, about two thirds of Americans - that's more than 190 million people - remain overweight or obese.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Improve Digestion and Lose Weight in 5 Easy Steps

I'm sure you are familiar with the saying, "You are what you eat." In other words, to be fit and healthy, you need to eat good food. And yet, even the healthiest of food won't be properly processed by a poorly functioning intestinal tract; and this can lead to chronic health problems. In fact, more than 60 millio Americans suffer from digestive disorders including heartburn, indigestion, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. Poor digestion can result in fatigue, headaches, and depression - all of which can lead to weight gain.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Kick Start Your Weight Loss With Breakfast

If you are someone who thinks skipping breakfast will help you lose weight, you're not alone. I hear this from my clients time and again; many believe that skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories and lose weight quicker. However, studies show that eating breakfast actually helps weight loss and is associated with better weight control over time.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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7 Foods That Will Get the Scale Moving

Conventional wisdom says weighing yourself regularly can be a very helpful weight loss strategy. This is likely true for most dieters, but if you truly want to promote an overall healthy lifestyle, you will need to move beyond the scale and focus on what you eat. Check out these seven foods that can get the scale moving. Not only are they delicious and healthy, if you eat them regularly they will help you lose weight. 1. Beans

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Speed Up Your Weight Loss By Vegging Out

Eating lots of vegetables every day will help you lose weight quicker. Veggies are low in calories, high in volume and packed with critically important nutrients. They fill you up without loading you down with fat and calories. And when your stomach is filled up with high volume, low calorie food, there is less room for the other not-so-healthy stuff. Here are some simple ways you can cut calories by adding vegetables throughout your day. Better Breakfast

Primary topic: Nutrition

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The Skinny on Herbs

Summer is the ideal time for losing weight. This warm weather season is perfect for outdoor activities like swimming, gardening, and playing Frisbee in the park. And it's easier to walk and bike instead of driving everywhere. This extra summer activity burns up calories quickly. And with all the delicious summer fruits and vegetables in season, it's easier to eat lighter and consume fewer calories.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Dining Without Reservations: 7 Simple Strategies

Eating out in a restaurant can be challenging when you are trying to eat healthy and make weight-conscious choices. Things can get out of hand quickly when you are faced with too many options. It's easy to consume more calories, fat and sodium in one restaurant meal than you need for the entire day. With a little planning however, you can make your dining-out experience tasty, enjoyable, and weight-conscious. Consider the following powerful weight loss tip. Weight Loss Tip: Before you go out to eat, come up with a 'dining-out strategy'.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

8 Tips to Help You Create a Healthy-Weight Lifestyle

There are many ways to lose weight - some sensible, others not so much. In fact, the internet is loaded with tons of ridiculously bad advice on how to slim down. Despite what you hear in the media, the basics of achieving a healthy weight haven't changed all that much in the past few decades. Sure, there is a lot of debate about the details, but the overall principles remain unchanged. Here are eight time-tested principles to living a healthy-weight lifestyle.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Juicing - Helpful or Harmful?

I get asked this question all the time. What do you think of juicing? The short answer - it can play a beneficial role in any wellness program if used properly. Drinking a nutritious juice every once in a while (even everyday) can be healthy, but it can also do more harm than good when it's taken to the extreme. Consuming only juice for weeks is not the magic bullet proponents are claiming it to be; and it can be downright dangerous. So what is juicing exactly?

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Shed That Winter Coat and Get Back Into Your Summer Clothes

Did you gain weight over the winter? If so, you're not alone; it happened to many people. But don't fret. Spring is in the air and it's finally time to shed your winter coat and reverse the winter weight gain. Get off to a good start by checking out the solutions to some all-too-common weight loss challenges. CHALLENGE: Striving for perfection.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

What's So Fattening About Fat Anyway?

Americans are clearly obsessed with low-fat and fat-free foods. A walk down the aisle of any grocery store will confirm this obsession. There have never been so many options. You can't get away from all the supposedly guilt-free foods: fat-free ice cream, hot dogs, salad dressing, cream cheese; low-fat chips, cookies, candy, cakes, deli meats, sour cream; the list goes on and on. Even pretzels are being touted as low-fat as if there was a time when they were not.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

How To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

There’s something about the New Year that evokes a renewed optimism when it comes to losing weight and improving health. Our desire and enthusiasm takes over and we are certain that our New Year’s resolutions will totally work out this time. Never mind the fact that we abandoned last year’s resolution by Valentine’s Day. And the year before that (and the year before that) was no different. Sound familiar? But what if this year really could be different? It can; and you have the power to make it different.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

A Healthy Gut Is Essential to a Healthy Weight

Okay, I'm about to throw you a curve ball. Ready? It's possible that the reason you are having such a hard time losing weight is because the bacteria living inside your gut are out of balance. Until recently, it was assumed that these bacteria (our microbiome) didn't do much. But now there is a growing body of research suggesting that the 100 trillion bacteria - about three pounds - living inside our gut play a huge role in our health and disease. Researchers believe that this is especially true for the metabolic diseases that plague us today such as Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Lorraine Matthews-AntosiewiczRecently published1 topic

Even Healthy Foods Cause Weight Gain

For anyone trying to lose weight, eating the right amount of food can pose quite a challenge. A wide variety of relatively inexpensive, good tasting food is available almost everywhere; in fact, it's hard to get away from. There are fast food restaurants featuring super-sized meals and drive through options on practically every corner. Pizzerias tempt us with coupons, buy one-get one deals, and free delivery. Food markets - big and small - lure us in with can-can sales and free samples. And at work, free food occasions happen on a regular basis.

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Get Cooking and Start Losing!

If you are trying to lose some weight, I've got some really exciting news for you. A recent study published in Public Health Nutrition journal that people who cook at home most of the time consume generally healthier meals with around 200 fewer calories daily, and only 16 grams of sugar (4 teaspoons) which is much less than the 22 teaspoons per day consumed by the average adult. This means that you can drop some pounds without going on another rigid diet that leaves you feeling aggravated, hungry, and weighing the same - or more. All you have to do is start cooking at home more often!

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5 Simple Steps To Healthier Eating

Making changes to eat a more healthful diet usually doesn't happen ove ight; rather, it's an evolution. Becoming a healthy eater involves a gradual shift toward making better food choices over time. Here are five simple ways to help you evolve what you're eating today for a healthier tomorrow! And if you're looking to lose some weight, this is a great way to get started.

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Living With IBS: Dietary Tips and Treatment

It's an embarrassing topic; one that's not easy to talk about. And yet, if you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), you're not alone. According to the National Institutes of Health, some 60 to 70 millio Americans suffer from digestive disorders. And one of the most common of these disorders is IBS.

Primary topic: Nutrition

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Weight Loss Resolution Re-Do

Have you gone off track already with your New Year's resolution? Well, it's not too late to do something about it. If you're like many Americans, you started out the year with a resolution to shed those extra pounds. And this is understandable since over 66% of adult Americans are considered overweight or obese. The problem is that losing weight is easier said than done. We're only one month into 2012 and many people are already watching their weight loss resolution circle the drain. Does this sound familiar; are you about to give up on your good intentions to get leaner this year?

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How I Barely Escaped My Family Legacy of Obesity

Without a doubt, the cards were stacked against me growing up. My mother and grandmother were morbidly obese, other relatives were overweight, and our eating environment was not what I would call healthy. Meals mostly revolved around white bread with margarine, jelly sandwiches on white bread, bologna sandwiches with mayo on white bread, hotdogs and hamburgers on white bread, cookies and ice cream. There was the occasional canned fruit cocktail and canned corn, but other than that vegetables and fruit were rarities.

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