by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 26, 2014 | Weight Management
Did you know there are about 10 teaspoons of sugar in a can of regular soda? That much sugar packs a lot of calories! In fact, estimates show that adding just one can of soda (140 calories) per day to a typical American diet could lead to a 3 lb. weight gain in one...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Feb 5, 2014 | Weight Management
It may seem to make sense that if you want to lose weight you should stop snacking but this can actually have an adverse effect on your waistline. Studies show that people who avoid eating between meals can end up consuming more calories overall. This may be because...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 29, 2014 | Weight Management
Dietary fiber — found mainly in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes — is probably best known for its ability to prevent or relieve constipation. But foods containing fiber can provide other health benefits such as lowering your risk of diabetes and heart...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jan 22, 2014 | Weight Management
It seems like everywhere I go, people are talking about coconut oil. Either they are consuming it already or intend on getting some because they’ve heard about its remarkable health benefits. Coconut oil is heavily promoted on websites and proclaimed by certain...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Dec 23, 2013 | Recipes for Health, Weight Management
If you need some “foodspiration” for decorating your holiday table, check out these beautiful wreaths. They make colorful and healthful centerpieces that look almost too good to eat. You can take them to parties, too. Powerful Weight Loss Celebrate...