When it comes to being overweight, you know the usual suspects: too many calories, too much sugar and fat, not enough exercise. But there’s much more to weight gain than meets the eye. You may not realize it, but these five factors could be making you fat.
While saturated and trans fats may be considered the enemy, that doesn’t mean cutting all fat out of your diet is the best way to lose weight or stay healthy. There are actually some fats your body needs. Read on to find out which fats you should start consuming a little more of.
Cut fat and calories in your baking without sacrificing the taste.
Packing on a few pounds does not have to translate into poor health. Here's how to find out if your weight is healthy and how to keep fit if you're naturally larger.
Want to lose weight? You may think the answer is simply to eat less. Wrong. The solution is all in the eating.
Reducing the amount of trans fats in your diet is essential for good health. Let these healthy alternatives dictate the contents of you cart next time you're out grocery shopping.
Being pleasantly plump was once considered a symbol of good health and affluence. These days it’s in to be lean, but more people than ever are overweight. The love handles and pot-belly that were once idolized are responsible for an increase in health problems. This doesn’t mean you need to aim for super-model skinny to be healthy, but you need to be careful about how many pounds you pack on.
Fat is a dietary evil—or so you probably think. The food industry has exploited this belief in order to sell low-fat and fat-free versions of just about every food product under the sun. But the truth is that fat, in small amounts, is essential to health.
If you’re fed up with counting calories try implementing some simple changes in everyday behaviors to help you lose weight.
Fast-food and take-out restaurants are everywhere. You will even find them in hospitals and schools. According to food industry statistics, fast-food restaurants serve more than 60 million North Americans every day.
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