WEDNESDAY, Aug. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you think your inability to control food cravings is all in your head, you’re right. Losing weight is about more than cutting calories — you also have to resist food urges. And while behavior modification is a successful long-term tool, sometimes youContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you’re trying to control your weight, don’t look to caffeine for help. Caffeine is not an effective appetite suppressant or weight-loss aid, researchers report in a small, new study. The study involved 50 healthy adults, aged 18 to 50. The researchers foundContinue Reading
MONDAY, July 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Dark chocolate is soothing and satisfying, and it may have health benefits, including some for heart health. But can it fit into a weight-loss diet? Yes … if you control portions. Unsweetened cocoa — the cacao bean product with tons of healthy flavonoidsContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — There’s no shortage of good diet advice, but the following tips have scientific research to support them. For starters, take the advice to never go shopping hungry one step further by eating a piece of fruit before you go. Researchers found this encouragedContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — If you feel less than satisfied on a restricted-calorie diet, a protein boost just might be the answer. According to numerous studies, a diet with more protein than the typical 15 percent of calories will leave you feeling fuller and help conserve muscleContinue Reading
TUESDAY, July 17, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Have you reached your ideal weight? Congratulations! You’re halfway to winning the weight loss battle. The next phase, maintaining that loss, requires a different mindset. Think of it as a new permanent diet, not a return to your old way of eating, whichContinue Reading
THURSDAY, July 12, 2018 (HealthDay News) — In a country where four out of 10 adults are obese, it’s probably good news that half of U.S. adults say they’ve recently tried to shed some pounds. They did this most often through exercise, cutting calories and eating their fruits and veggies,Continue Reading
TUESDAY, July 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your surroundings can play a big role when it comes to overeating. Learning how you respond in various circumstances can help you curb the calories. One study showed that people eat and drink less when their dinnerware is red — and more whenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, June 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Losing weight and keeping it off comes down to making permanent changes in the way you eat. Although many eating habits are formed in childhood, it’s never too late to improve. But you’ll need to reinforce them until they become second nature. OneContinue Reading
THURSDAY, June 21, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Dieting can be hard on your social life. You might think it’s easier to avoid social events like cocktail parties and even family gatherings because of the temptation to overeat. But there’s no reason to deny yourself the joy of being with friendsContinue Reading