AMA DECIDES TO CALL OBESITY A “DISEASE”
We’re at a major milestone in the treatment of obesity; the American Medical Association (AMA) voted, during their annual meeting, to classify obesity as a disease. While not legally binding, this decision from a group of over 224,000 medical professionals could potentially cause a major policy change. How? Obesity will now no longer be thought […]
Continue Reading →MAKING EXERCISE A ROUTINE
Motivation strikes! You go out and buy new sneakers, the latest trendy work out clothes, and joined the gym, not only a month-to-month membership, but a full year commitment! You figure that all the money you put into this exercise endeavor will surely keep you motivated. Yet, six months into the program, you find exercising […]
Continue Reading →BUYING HEALTHY ISN’T ALWAYS EXPENSIVE
We’ve heard it all before. You really want to eat healthy and buy nutritional food, but it’s just so expensive. There’s no way that you can afford to purchase all the food you need, so instead, you opt to get whatever is seemingly cheaper. You think you’re sacrificing your health to be frugal, but in […]
Continue Reading →UNDERSTANDING ORGANIC LABELS
As you transition to grocery food and begin strolling the aisles for diet-friendly items, you will notice foods are now touting the organic food label. When buying organic, look for the following regulated terms on food labels: Food labeled “100% organic” has no synthetic ingredients and can legally use the USDA organic seal Food labeled […]
Continue Reading →FOOD IN MILES
If you’ve visited a fast food restaurant of popular chain (with more than 20 restaurants nationwide) recently, you’ve probably noticed that along with the mouthwatering description of the item, menus now are including calorie information on their menus. The aim of this law is to help individuals make better food selections, but for some the […]
Continue Reading →EATING HEALTHY ON VACATION
If you plan to getaway, keep these nutritious eating tips in mind during your travels. Don’t be at the mercy of vending machines, fast food stops, and airport cuisine. If you want healthy, convenient meals and snacks, there are a variety of healthy alternatives. If you’re traveling by car, pack a cooler filled with a […]
Continue Reading →Staying Active in the Workplace
For many of us, our jobs find us sitting in an office, behind a desk, in a chair; movement isn’t a requisite to do our daily work effectively. The hope is that, when we aren’t at work, we spend our time being active. But, new studies are starting to suggest that sitting for long periods […]
Continue Reading →Webinar: Smartphones and Weight Loss
Learn the tricks of achieving your weight loss goal with your smartphone. Watch the free webinar on Sept. 12th 1-1:45PM EST. Click Here: Webinar
Continue Reading →Are We Addicted to Food?
We sometimes having craving for food, but is that a conditioned reflex or did some physiological change make us crave something. Well we know carbs are no our best friend but are certain kind of carbs more harmful than others. Check out this video on high glycemic food and our addiction for food. http://youtu.be/LJ-4GEYIX_I
Continue Reading →Where is America Going?
What are the risk factors for our obesity epidemic and the staggering statistics associated with them. Watch now
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