A half-cup of spinach dip plus 20 chips comes in close to 500 calories. Swap for salsa and chips and cut the calories to 200. Order raw vegetables and lowfat ranch dip and you cut the calories in half again. … Read More
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Weight Control
Chicken fajitas served with stir-fried veggies and 3 soft tortillas plus a quarter cup each of salsa, sour cream and guacamole adds up to about 950 calories. Ask the wait person for one extra tortilla. The meal now goes over 1,000 calories, but here is the catch, split with a friend and your meal comes … Read More
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Yes, but make it small and you cut the number of calories in half. Today, most small servings are twice the size they were 20 years ago and provide a more than adequate portion. Keep in mind small servings equal a smaller you. When in doubt order small or even a kiddie portion. You’ll still … Read More
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Intermittent fasting is a diet trend that many are trying. Limiting food to just 8 hours a day, severely restricting calories a few days a week, or fasting on certain days and feasting on others are popular approaches. For many, especially women, these dieting practices often trigger intense cravings, preoccupation with food, and rebound binge … Read More
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No one is perfect. So you ate the whole piece of cheesecake? So what! One large meal, one dessert, one bag of chips did not make you overweight. It was one large meal after another, too many desserts, and far too many bags of chips. When you are trying to lose weight, you either stick … Read More
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Gaining weight causes fat cells to become bloated and inflamed because they receive too many nutrients. These over nourished, inflamed cells increase the risk for heart disease and create insulin resistance, which leads to high blood sugar and an increased risk for diabetes. Slimming down reverses the problem. … Read More
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This was a fascinating study! When leftover chicken wing bones were visible, people watching a football game ate 27% less than those without a visual cue to signal how much they had eaten. … Read More
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Did you know? Carrying too much weight increases your risk for gum (periodontal) disease, bad breath and tooth loss. … Read More
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Thin beats a long life – 33% of adults claim they would happily shave a year off their lifespan if they could be thinner for the rest of their days. … Read More
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