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Have you noticed how the thought of changing what you eat, or adopting any new behavior, can cause anxiety and tension? This is because you may not believe in your ability to do it. Your belief in your ability to do something is called self-efficacy. There are two differences between self-efficacy and self-confidence. First, you […]
There are many forms of intermittent fasting. There is the 5:2 diet where you eat normally five days per week and restrict your calories the other two days. There is alternate day fasting where you only consume calories every other day. There is another form where you don’t consume any calories one day per week. […]
You want less fat on your body, so you should eat less fat. But remember, the key to losing body fat is creating a calorie deficit (burning more calories than your body absorbs). You can create a calorie deficit by eating foods with less protein, fat, or carbs. The easiest way to create a calorie deficit without feeling hungry is to eat more fruit, vegetables, intact whole grains, and legumes.
Uncover the surprising truth about low-carb and keto diets. Gain valuable insights into their effectiveness, benefits, and potential pitfalls.
I am going to explain why you haven’t achieved your healthy eating goals. It is because the common advice is completely wrong. Have you heard statements like these? Losing weight is all about portion control – just eat less. Carbs are the problem you are fat. Limit your carbs or go keto and you don’t […]
We are all suffering from information-obesity. We are flooded with constant information from emails, websites, and social media. This makes it hard to know who to trust, especially for something as important as what to eat. In a previous article, I described 10 factors for knowing who to trust for nutrition advice. But this time […]
In 50 years, I have learned a lot about myself, and how to be happy and healthy. Below are some of the most important lessons I learned. Lesson 1: High LDL cholesterol may kill you. About 1/3 of all humans die of heart disease even though it is almost completely preventable. More women die from […]
If I had to pick one food or drink[1] that was the worst for health, longevity, and maintaining a healthy body weight, it would be sugary drinks. These include soda, energy and sports drinks, flavored milk, lemonade, fruit drinks, tonic, flavored waters, teas and coffees flavored with sugar or syrup, milkshakes, and frappes. The World […]
I am going to try and clear up a misunderstanding about carbohydrates. Some people refer to junk foods, refined grains, and foods high in sugar as “carbs”. This creates a lot of confusion as it is not the carbs in these foods that cause health problems. Carbohydrates are formed by green plants from carbon dioxide […]
In my previous articles we looked at how fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and oily fish are the healthiest foods.[1] They reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and chronic kidney disease. To make educated decisions about choosing healthy foods it is important to also […]
