Low Calorie Diet

Why A Short Binge Can Have Lasting Negative Effects

A Moment On The Lips, Forever On The Hips! That saying may a hold more truth than we originally thought! A new study shows that overeating, even for a short period of time, may have long term effects on our body weight. The study found that just 4 weeks of increased food consumption and decreased ... Read More

5 Reasons You’re Always Hungry

…And how you can finally feel full, without all the calories! Do you feel hungry again just a short while after eating? Do you constantly feel hungry in between meals? Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why you can’t seem to get enough food and how to finally feel full without overdoing the calories! ... Read More

Quick Weight Loss At Any Age

People often make excuses as to why they can’t lose weight… I’m too old! I’m too set in my ways! I don’t know where to start! But, these excuses are just that – Excuses! It doesn’t matter how old you are, what level of physical shape you’re in or how set in your unhealthy ways ... Read More

3 Meals vs 6 Mini Meals A Day: Which Is Best For Dieting?

Your typical three square meals a day has long been considered the normal eating routine for many. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. But, in the dieting world this routine has been replaced with what many consider the optimal meal plan of 6 smaller meals per day. By eating smaller meals more often, many believe that you ... Read More

Question & Answer

Can green tea help me lose weight?

Q: I’ve been hearing a lot of good things about green tea and its affect’s on your health, but does green tea help in weight loss too? A: More than a decade’s worth of research has shown that green tea may help prevent cancer and heart disease, lower cholesterol, prevent diabetes and, to answer your [...]

How does fiber help me lose weight?

Q: I’ve noticed people making a big deal out of fiber and it’s weight loss benefits lately. How does it help one lose weight? A: Fiber does have some weight loss benefits with the main one being that it helps you feel fuller longer, so you consume less calories. It is also believed that fibrous [...]

Can chewing sugar-free gum help me lose weight?

Q. Can chewing sugar-free gum help me lose weight? A. It may do just that, according to a study conducted by University of Rhode Island professor Kathleen Melanson. The study concluded that chewing sugar-free gum may help to reduce caloric intake and increase energy expenditure. The subjects chewed sugar-free gum for a total of an [...]

Low Calorie Foods

Nasoya Nayonaise

I saw this product on the store shelves the other day and thought I would give it a try. Not because I’m a strict vegan, but because I was impressed with the ingredients list (versus other regular mayo’s) plus it had less than half the calories – 40 calories per tbsp versus 90 calories in [...]

Good Greens Bars

I tried Good Greens bars for the first time just last week and it has quickly become my bar of choice for two reasons – taste and nutrition! Unlike many other health bars, Good Greens bars taste great, with my favorite being Chocolate Raspberry. But beyond taste, these bars an incredible amount of vitamins and [...]

Easy Serve Flax Seed Packets

There’s no denying the awesome health benefits of flax seeds; great source of fiber, lignans and omega-3 and 6. And now Carrington Farms has made it easier than ever to get your daily dose of flax with their organic ground milled easy serve Flax Paks! You can easily take one of these packets with you [...]