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Lose Weight – Learn research based strategies to lose weight and keep it off – permanently!
Lose Weight – Learn research based strategies to lose weight and keep it off – permanently!
I’ve been working with a retired gentleman the past few months, and he’s been making fantastic progress to lose weight. This past week, though, we focused on his fiber intake and learned it was much too low. He averaged around 15 to 20 grams of fiber daily. You should consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber every day.
Fiber can actually act as a natural appetite suppressant.
Eating a high fiber diet plan promotes weight loss by stabilizing blood sugars and increasing satiety (your sense of fullness). Fiber can actually act as a natural appetite suppressant. In addition to promoting weight loss, a diet high in fiber supports lower LDL cholesterol levels, blood sugar control, promotes digestive health, and has the potential to decrease risk of colorectal cancer (studies are showing mixed results so far).
Continue readingIn a previous post I touched on how protein affects weight loss. If you haven’t read the post, here’s a link: How does protein affect weight loss?
Continue readingFat, protein, and carbohydrates are all essential to your overall health. When you are working to lose weight it’s important that you do not cut any one nutrient too low. Let’s focus on your protein intake.
Continue readingPreventing holiday weight gain does not mean you need to deprive yourself of your favorite holiday foods! Simple recipe substitutions can save you calories without sacrificing the taste you love.
Continue readingThe holidays can be a big hurdle in a weight loss/health plan. Holidays don’t mean you can’t enjoy the good food and desserts.
Here are 5 tips for a healthier holiday:
These are just a few steps you take to prevent holiday weight gain. Join dietitians Ursula Ridens RD and Lisa Nelson RD for the free teleclass “10 Secrets to Survive the Holidays Without Gaining Weight”. You’ll learn more about steps you can take to stop holiday weight gain and have your specific questions answered. Go to https://www.lisanelsonrd.com/newu/holidaycall.html to sign up!
Overeating is an epidemic problem the past 3 to 4 decades. Since the 1970s, dietary changes have led to an average of 18.9 additional pounds per adult. To return to slimmer times, everyone would need to cut about 500 calories every day. As always, this is easier said than done; however, here are four tips to help you get on track:
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