Eating For Health

Who doesn’t want to take off any extra pounds easily and fast?   So many people who want to lose weight fall for the latest fad diet.   A recent article on Popsugar noted that if one wants to take off the fat and the weight, there are 7 basic principles to follow.   Last week we talked about staving off those holiday pounds.   If you already have added a few pounds from the Thanksgiving feast or those holiday parties, here are some of the basics to keep in mind. Popsugar asked registered dietitians and personal trainers’ advice on how to get rid of the extra fat but not the muscle as one takes off some extra pounds.        1. Cut out some calories but still eat healthy.   Don’t cut the “carbs” and then decide to cut out bread like whole grain bread.   Not a healthy choice.   And don’t just focus on cutting back on food to lose a few pounds.   A simple fact we cover in the nutrition class is that one pound of wei...

How many people do you know who are on a diet?   All of us have relatives or friends that are always bragging about the latest diet they are trying.   Juicing is now in.   I have many relatives that are buying their juicers and lots of fruits and vegetables.    At least this diet craze packs a nutrition punch rather than taking foods and nutrients out of one’s diet as many fad diets do.   But rarely do we hear, “I need to lose weight so I am pumping up my exercise.”   I like my desserts and I like to eat so rather than diet I try to hit the gym, walk, bicycle and up my exercise.   This method seems to be supported by the latest research which indicates many overweight people aren’t overeating but under-exercising.   Stanford University researchers noted the strong correlation between the rise in obesity to the significant drop in time spent exercising.   They didn’t find Americans are eating more but they did find many of us are...