One of nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin's favorite studies of the year proves what she's been saying all along: A well-balanced breakfast is a key to losing and keeping off weight.
When you're in your 30s, 40s, or even beyond, your chronological age can mean little or everything, depending upon your attitude and overall health condition. Nutrition and culinary expert Anita M. Kobuszewski explains how to apply your experience and wisdom to live a healthy life.
So, you are out with friends one night and after a couple of glasses of wine, you commit to doing a holiday party. You wake up the next morning in a panic. What did I get myself into? Amy Simpson has some simple and delicious freezer-friendly foods that you can make ahead for that special party.
A typical holiday meal is very high in carbohydrates, saturated fats and sodium, causing problems for the food allergy sufferer. Author Terry Traub gives some ideas about what to serve.
A user asks: "I love having a glass of wine in the evening; is that OK? How many glasses and how often can I do so?" Nutrition expert Derek Johnson has the answers.
We spend a lot of time figuring out the restaurant we want to go to but very little time thinking about what we're going to eat once we get there. Nutritionist Derek Johnson has some great tips about how to confidently walk into a restaurant knowing you won't blow your hard-earned healthy eating efforts.
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Joanie Greggains Discusses Portion Size
This video discusses portion size and gives you great practical size references that you can use daily.
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Your home, your sanctuary, your safe haven … or an enemy in disguise? Weight loss is a metaphor for life; in order to be successful you need to get yourself set up for success, and it all starts at home! As a nutrition and fitness expert, JJ Virgin has played detective with hundreds of clients to make sure that the food and beverages in their homes are in alignment with their health goals. Here are three areas in which your house could be sabotaging your weight-loss program.
We all know that eating the right food is important but with so much conflicting information - not to mention the demons that compel us to scarf down the bad stuff - what's a girl to do? Our dietitian Derek Johnson simplifies the challenge.
Optimal Grocery List
Derek Johnson recommends that you shop around the perimeter of the grocery store in order to make the healthiest food choices. Here are his recommendations by food type.
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