You see them in commercials on TV, and on shelf after shelf at the supermarket. These days, it may seem that more people are drinking protein shakes than eating actual food! Protein shakes can be helpful in adding nutrients to one’s diet, and in some instances, can help support weight loss. However, it is important to keep in mind that they can also pose health dangers. It is … [Read more...] about Do Protein Shakes Encourage Or Prevent Weight Loss?
Faster Food – Smarter Choices
Fast food is everywhere… literally! It’s widely available, convenient, and inexpensive. However, fast foods often contain large amounts of added sugar and are high in saturated fats and trans-fats. This combination is especially dangerous for diabetics as it causes food to be digested more quickly. Without good fats and fiber to slow the absorption of sugar into the … [Read more...] about Faster Food – Smarter Choices
Feel Fuller Longer With These 10 Foods
Apples The fiber in the fruit and skin of an apple helps you feel full and satisfied. Because you eat the whole fruit (with the exception of the core), your brain perceives the apple as a larger volume of food. Also, an apple is stimulating to multiple senses when you eat it: you see the whole apple in your hand, you smell and then taste its sweet tart flavor, and hear the … [Read more...] about Feel Fuller Longer With These 10 Foods
Study Shows A Senior’s Well-Being May Depend On Mind Over Body
Physical illness is not the primary determinant of happiness for older adults, as found in a recent study. Instead, it was found that psychosocial factors have the highest influence on quality of life. Prof. Ladwig and colleagues from the Cooperative Health Research studied thousands of men and women in Germany who were between the ages of 65-90. The study lasted nearly 30 … [Read more...] about Study Shows A Senior’s Well-Being May Depend On Mind Over Body
Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?
As the evils of sugar come farther and farther into the light, people are turning to artificial alternatives to get their “sweet fix.” In the U.S., 40% of adults and 25% of children report consuming artificial sweeteners on a daily basis. Many use these sweeteners as a way to cut calories. To many individuals, weight loss or gain is simple – take in less calories than you use … [Read more...] about Do Artificial Sweeteners Help Or Hurt Weight Loss?