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It’s no secret that people are consuming a lot more sugar than even twenty years ago. Do you need to worry about the amounts of sugar you are eating? Twenty years ago, the average person consumed 109 pounds per year. The current estimated consumption is 135 pounds per year – an increase of 26 pounds!
If you are used to eating white bread, white rice, and white pasta, you might be wondering if you should make the switch to whole grains. Is it really worthwhile to eat whole grains? What benefits will whole grains offer? Are processed grains such as white bread really bad for you?
If you are overweight, you may be wondering how to get started in becoming a healthier version of you. Many people get stuck even before they start, and quickly lose the motivation and goals to follow through.
As the famous saying goes, “Fail to plan, plan to fail.” Having a plan is the key to success in losing weight. Without a plan, your chances of losing weight and keeping weight off are very slim.
A recent study published by the American Institute for Cancer Research states that in the U.S. 100,500 cancers each year are caused by obesity. Obesity is on the rise in North America, and this means that cancer rates will continue to climb. But how is obesity related to cancer, and what can we do to … Read more…
It’s no secret that the average weight of people in North America has ballooned over the last 30 years. But why are we seeing such a dramatic increase in average weight? And what can we do to fix the problem?
In my previous article, I talked about the importance of recording your food intake when trying to lose weight. In this article, I will be looking at some of the features of a fabulous free online resource: SparkPeople.
Losing weight is a challenge that many people struggle with. Studies show that many people who do manage to lose weight often gain the weight back after stopping the diet. What is the secret to losing weight and keeping it off?
Breakfast is important – it helps to give you energy to start your day right. Research shows that eating the right foods at breakfast can help to prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Oats, and particularly steel cut oats, have been identified as a excellent tool to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
Too busy to spend some time on your health? Many people have busy lives – between family, work, and general running around, it can be hard to find the time to live a healthy lifestyle. It can be a challenge to figure out how you will fit in your exercise when you are just trying to keep ahead of all of the demands on your time.