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 | Nov 20, 2013 | Weight Management
Holiday time is here and we all know what that means – office parties, family gatherings, neighborhood events, and more. And where there are parties there is food (and alcohol) making this time of year very challenging for everyone who is trying to stick to...
by Lorraine Matthews-Antosiewicz | Jun 19, 2013 | Weight Management
Did you know that your body has a built-in survival mechanism telling it to hold on to calories when you go for long periods of time without eating? It’s true. When you skip meals and don’t eat for hours, your body slows down it’s metabolism to conserve body fat in...