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Head Hunger versus Physical Hunger

Posted: Jan 12 in Healthy Living Blog by

Few people realize that there is a stark difference in the ways that different people perceive hunger. Broadly speaking, there are two kinds of hunger; one of them is psychologically perceived, while the other is physical, “real” hunger. It is this first kind, the so-called “head hunger” that arises among people who have problems controlling their food intake. It is related to emotional eating and is not an actual physiological response to the body requiring more food, but instead is simply an urge to eat because of habit, or seeking comfort in the form of food. Meal replacement plans like the OPTIFAST program can help you to control your portion sizes and calorie intake so that you remain full, eat less and lose weight.

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The Importance of a Balanced Diet

Posted: Sep 13 in Healthy Living Blog by

Striving to achieve a balanced diet is not only part of a smart anti-aging and weight loss plan, but it can also help to improve your health, overall. For instance, a balanced diet can help improve both your cholesterol and blood sugar levels. A balanced diet naturally causes you to limit carbohydrates, which also helps to lower blood sugar.

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Low-Calorie Meal Plan for Weight Loss

Posted: Jul 26 in Healthy Living Blog by

A successful weight loss program involves more than just watching how much you eat. The kinds and types of food you eat as part of your meal plan play an important part in your weight loss program, as well. Selecting low-calorie foods from each of the food groups can help promote a healthy Beverly Hills lifestyle while losing weight in the process.

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Five Summer Fruits for Weight Loss

Posted: Jun 28 in Healthy Living Blog by

You have gone through a lot to lose weight and get healthy. Now that the summer is here, you want to continue to keep the weight off and maintain your weight loss goal through bathing suit season. Making the right choices of food in the summer can be a lot easier considering the abundant choices of summer fruit that is available.

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Guidelines for Vitamin D

Posted: Jun 21 in Healthy Living Blog by

People who are trying to lose weight may be sacrificing valuable vitamins and minerals in exchange for lower calories and lower fat. It is important to pay attention to the nutritional value of the food we eat. If they fall short of the recommended daily supply, it is important to take multi-vitamins or supplements that will restore the recommended levels so that our bodies stay healthy.

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Lose Weight and Help Your Heart with Fiber

Posted: May 25 in Healthy Living Blog by

Ensuring that your diet is high in fiber is one of the best strategies to help you lose weight. Fiber helps fill you up without adding extra calories, which is an important factor in weight loss success.

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How Do Snacks Fit Into Your Weight Loss Program?

Posted: May 24 in Healthy Living Blog by

While it may seem that snacking can be the undoing of your weight loss program, regularly eating healthful snacks can, in fact, be the secret to losing weight. Having small, low calorie snacks can tide you over between meals. Aim for about 100 calories in your snack if it is between meals or 200 calories if your snack is replacing a meal. Thinking about low calorie snack options before you get hungry is a great way to plan ahead and beat the temptation of over indulgence when hunger does arrive.

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Feeling Full with Fewer Calories

Posted: May 12 in Healthy Living Blog by

Feeling full and satisfied after eating a meal is important but is often difficult when pursuing a low calorie diet in an attempt to lose weight. One option is to pick foods that have a low energy density. These are foods that are low in calories, so you can eat larger quantities to help you feel full after a meal.

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Health Benefits of Walnuts

Posted: Dec 29 in Healthy Living Blog by

Walnuts deserve a prime spot in the kitchen pantries of healthy eaters and those trying to lose weight. In 2003, the FDA began promoting the health benefits of nuts, specifically for their role in the prevention of heart disease. Walnuts were one of the 7 types of nuts approved, in addition to almonds, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts and some pine nuts.

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5 Tips to Eat Healthier in the New Year

Posted: Dec 21 in Healthy Living Blog by

We all make grand resolutions for the New Year including sleeping more, exercising more, drinking less coffee and so on. Rather than get overwhelmed by a laundry list of resolutions, consider just one: eating better. It’s not as hard as you think, and with the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables available year round in Bakersfield, CA, it’ll be easier than you think!

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