There's no shortage of good diet advice, but the following tips have scientific research to support them. For starters, take the advice to never go shopping hungry one step further by eating a piece of fruit before you go. Researchers found this encouraged people to buy 25 percent more produce. It's always a good idea to limit snacking while watching TV, so never eat right out of the bag. This is even more important advice to heed when you're caught up in the action of a program: The more distracting the show or movie, the less aware you are of how much you're eating. Most people know that it takes diet and exercise to lose weight. But a three-part approach may be even better. Staying in contact with a diet coach, just by phone, helped dieters in one study maintain a 10 percent weight loss. Another study found that first learning maintenance skills for healthy eating -- before any attempt to diet -- led to greater weight loss success. Here's how to get smarter about weight loss before … [Read more...] about Science-Based Diet Tips That Really Work
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5 diet tips to forget and what to do instead
Get the Better newsletter. SUBSCRIBE It’s hard to pick up a magazine, check your Instagram feed or even talk to your friend without being given some diet tip, welcomed or not. Some advice out there is good, some not so much. There are a few tips that I’ve heard over and over that make me want to scream, “nooooo!” Read on, and you may be happy to learn you can ditch these tips (along with that cereal that tastes like cardboard): 1. Don’t eat bananas and carrots, they are too high in carbs and sugar. It is true that certain foods (even healthy ones) like bananas and carrots are slightly higher in carbohydrates and sugar (respectively) compared to other fruits and vegetables. But it's also true that our country did not become obese by over consuming either of them. A small banana has 23 grams of carbs compared to a small apple which has 21 grams. If you’re trying to lose weight, you do need to watch your total carb and sugar consumption (even from … [Read more...] about 5 diet tips to forget and what to do instead
Nutrition: Diet tips for those with Parkinson’s Disease
PARKINSON'S Disease is neurological condition that affects around 8,000 people in Ireland. It is named after Dr James Parkinson, who first identified it in 1817. Parkinson's disease affects the way the brain co-ordinates body movements.Wednesday April 11 is World Parkinson's Day, with events happening all over the UK and Ireland all week to help raise awareness about the condition. :: What is Parkinson's Disease?Parkinson's disease is characterised by its three main symptoms: slowness of movement, shaking and stiffness, caused by a loss of the nerve cells in part of the brain called the substantia nigra. These cells are responsible for producing the neurotransmitter dopamine, responsible for sending messages between the brain and the nervous system to help control and coordinate movement in the body. If these nerve cells become damaged or die, the amount of dopamine is reduced and movement becomes slow and abnormal. Symptoms develop over time and can range from anxiety and depression, … [Read more...] about Nutrition: Diet tips for those with Parkinson’s Disease
Q&A: Healthy living with Ricky Ly of Tasty Chomps
Living a healthy lifestyle is a personal task. Opinions can differ on what constitutes a healthy diet or exercise regime, but that’s what makes the topic so interesting.In this new Q&A, locals are asked for their insights on living a healthy lifestyle — from what they eat to how they exercise.Ricky Ly, a full-time civil engineer and a local blogger who runs TastyChomps.com, shared his thoughts in this first edition.Editor’s Note: Want to share your ways of staying healthy? Email food reporter Lauren Delgado at [email protected] What does a healthy lifestyle mean to you?A healthy lifestyle includes both healthy eating and getting active, but for the average American eating less will probably help the most, meaning reducing calories to the targeted calorie intake per day for healthy weight. Additionally, reducing consumption of processed and red meats which have been linked to colon cancer.According to the National Institutes of Health, obesity may … [Read more...] about Q&A: Healthy living with Ricky Ly of Tasty Chomps
Tips for the beginning prepper
Wednesday, April 04, 2018 by: Zoey Sky Tags: bug out, bug out bag, Collapse, disaster, off grid, preparedness, preparedness and survival, prepper, prepping, SHTF, survival, survival skills, survival tools (Natural News) While the thought of starting your journey as a prepper may seem daunting, keep in mind that all preppers started out as beginners. All you have to do is think of how prepping can benefit you, even before SHTF. (h/t to ThePrepperJournal.com.) Things may seem calm and quiet now, but it can’t hurt to prepare before the next disaster strikes. Even existing emergency services may get overwhelmed, especially during major natural or man-made disasters. Do you really want to sit around and wait for rescue if you can do something to get ready for a survival situation? Prepping tips for beginners As you start prepping, remember the tips below: Set some goals — Prepping involves various fields and interests. To avoid getting overwhelmed, think about … [Read more...] about Tips for the beginning prepper