Dieting individuals struggle with issues like cravings periodically throughout the weight loss process. Some people constantly fight cravings for heavy, starchy, rich foods while others fight sweeter cravings. For those who struggle with chocolate cravings while on plans like the Mediterranean diet, a short walk might do the trick, research says. New research published in […]

The time it takes to lose the weight that is gained by eating snacks from a vending machine adds up almost as fast as the extra calories. Snacks are usually dense in calorie content, making them expensive in terms of the effort that is required to burn an equivalent amount of energy. Some vending machine […]

If you have become addicted to junk food, fast food, foods fried in unhealthy fats and full of empty calories– you are not alone. I’ve been there. Unfortunately, unhealthy eating is a way of life for a lot of us. One of the hardest parts of restructuring your diet is eliminating the junk food addiction. […]

Have you been feeling abnormally stressed or down these days? At times it seems like our lives are overly hectic, resulting in moods that are undesirable or distant. Research shows that our moods are strongly affected by the chemical balance in our brains. Incorporate the following foods into your daily diet to ensure chemical balance […]

Snacking can be part of a healthy eating plan that leads to weight loss, but snacks should be healthy and only consumed in the afternoon. Snacking between breakfast and lunch often decreases the amount of weight lost by women who are eating healthier to lose weight. A report published in an American dietetic journal from […]

With mounting health concerns over dietary issues, many people have come to believe that changing to a plant-based diet — focusing solely or mostly on grains, fruits and vegetables — is a healthier choice than consuming a diet containing a high percentage of animal products. However, there are concerns when changing to a plant-based diet. […]