Archive for the ‘Food and Nutrition Facts’ Category


Vitamins and Weight Loss

Vitamins and supplements are a touchy subject for me.  I have seen many people go a bit overboard and feel that they need to take them and wind up doing more harm than good.  So before I go any further with this I am not telling you to take or not to take a multivitamin.  [...]

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Multiple Meals Will Maximize Weight Loss

A lot of people trying to lose weight think that the best way to do so is by eating only a few meals a day and severely restricting their caloric intake. The truth about trying to lose weight is that you have to keep your fire burning in order to constantly lose weight through out [...]

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I’m On a Diet, Can I Have Dessert?

Most people are reluctant to go on a diet or follow a meal plan because it involves some sacrifice on their part.  They think they have to give up the foods they love and that have given them comfort over the years. One food category that people can’t see themselves going without is dessert.  It’s [...]

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Portion Control: Does Size Matter?

Choosing to lose weight is a big step that requires a lot of dedication.  Since you’re reading this article you’re obviously ready to make the commitment to turn your life around and shed the unwanted pounds. In other articles I’ve discussed the importance of meal planning, but one aspect I haven’t been discussed is portion [...]

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Why Fresh Food is the Best Food

Once you’ve selected a sound meal plan it’s time to start planning out the foods you will be eating to help you lose weight. Proper food selection is a very important part of the weight loss process. A good way to begin your new plan is by going into your refrigerator and cabinets and removing [...]

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Snack Time! So What Should I Eat?

An important key to staying on your diet is to make sure you are getting plenty of quality food to eat.  A great way to do this is by incorporating small snacks into your diet. A healthy snack will help you make it to the next meal and can help make sure you get enough [...]

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What is “Metabolism” and How Does it Help Me Lose Weight?

How many times have you heard someone say, “I have a slow metabolism; I can’t lose weight.”  This is an intriguing statement, because many people have only a vague idea of what metabolism is, and what role it plays in weight loss. Before we go any further, let’s take a look at the definition of [...]

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Macronutrients – The Key Players of Your Daily Diet

If you have never had a basic nutrition class then trying to absorb all of the information you see floating around can be a bit overwhelming and confusing at times. Proper nutrition and dieting isn’t a complex equation, but in order to be successful at it you have to at least know the basics.  So, [...]

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