Category Archives: Food

7 Simple Ways to Control Portions and Eat Less

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Greg Asseff

When it comes to losing excess body fat or maintaining your current weight, regularly performing an exercise routine is only one part of the battle. In order to slim down and keep the weight off on a long-term basis, you will need to make some important lifestyle changes to your dietary regimen. In the end, by doing so, you will be in a position to live an overall healthier lifestyle where you are free from being caught in a continual “need to lose weight” condition.

The good news is that you won’t have to give up sweets or salty snacks entirely, and you can continue to indulge in most all of your favorite foods even while you’re trying to lose weight. The key, of course, is moderation. By following the portion control tips listed below, you can achieve moderation without constantly feeling like you’re cheating yourself of the foods you enjoy.

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The Pros and Cons of 8 Different Milk Varieties

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Greg Asseff

From soy milk, almond milk and rice milk to coconut milk, goat’s milk, organic milk and raw milk, a quick trip through the dairy aisle will reveal plenty of milk varieties that go well beyond the standard 2%, 1% and skim milk options that you probably grew up with and, are familiar with.

However, with so many milk choices available to consumers, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of each type of milk, the differences in nutritional value, taste and how your body digests the calcium-rich thirst quencher.

First, it’s important to point out what might be obvious: plenty of milk varieties are not really “milk” at all, since they don’t come from an animal. Milks falling under this category including the coconut, rice, almond and soy varieties.

However, just because certain types of milk break from what is considered to be tradition, it does not necessarily mean that they should be immediately discarded as a healthy addition to your overall dietary intake regime. Here are several of the advantages and disadvantages of 8 different varieties of milk:

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6 Foods to Boost Your Brain

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Greg Asseff

When creating a dietary regimen, many fitness seekers only pay attention to their physical health while ignoring the mental component of their overall well-being. Sound health cannot be achieved without a high quality balance of both physical and mental fitness, and recent scientific findings prove that better mental health can be achieved in part by paying attention to the foods for brain health you consume.

According to leading dietitians, foods with compounds including omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants can contribute to memory and overall brain health. Contrary to the beliefs of some, fish is far from the only food that gives a boost to your brain, although some types of fish can certainly be classified as “brain food.” Here are six healthy foods for brain health that will help to keep your brain as fit as your body:

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Chocolate is Good for Your Heart, in Moderation

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Greg Asseff

The notion that chocolate may provide a positive health boost to your heart has been circulating for years, and many individuals have taken the news as one more reason to indulge in their favorite sweet treat.

In addition, there are several types of other desserts, pastries, and processed treats that many individuals like to indulge in. However, it should be noted that pure chocolate is different than many of the other types of sweets as it is less processed and contains less processed ingredients.

This being said, it is important to understand the differences between pure chocolate and many of the other types of desserts in terms of the effects on the body, how the body processes the ingredients, and the varying pros and cons of each.

In regards to consuming chocolate as part of a well rounded dietary regime, until recently, actual clinical scientific data regarding whether chocolate is good for your heart has been scarce and hazy at best.

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5 Ways to Boost Your Energy Right Now

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Greg Asseff

Millions of Americans complain each and every day about a lack of both physical and mental energy. Even individuals who tend to get plenty of sleep each night can suffer from an afternoon energy slump, often due to issues with their exercise habits, dietary choices and other lifestyle factors.

While the body is efficient at converting food into energy, energy that is required to perform a variety of routine bodily functions, it is ultimately designed to replenish itself through sleep.

In addition, it is important to remember that the body requires whole foods that are nutritional healthy and contain a high number of vitamins and minerals. It is also important that the foods that are consumed contain an approximate ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 30% fat.

However, if you are currently looking for few easy, safe, affordable and effective ways to boost your overall energy level, both mentally and physically, try one, or feel free to implement all five of the following tips and techniques into your daily lifestyle.