03.05.10 - Attitude adjustment needed! Impulsive eaters and those who felt guilty about overeating had higher body fat percentages. Women too busy to cook ate the most calories in a day. And, those who focused on family meals and had concern for nutrition fared the best overall in body weight, body fat percentage and waist circumference. You are what you THINK! Health Educ & Beh, 12.09

03.01.10 - 260 = pounds of meat the average American eats in a year
150 = pounds of waste produced daily by the average dairy cow
40 = percent of the world's grain used for meat production
One way to reduce these numbers is to be meatless every Monday!

02.23.10 - Buying in bulk means you save on packaging materials which reduces environmental effects as well as tightens your wallet. Did you know that packaging adds an average of 8% to the retail cost of food? After unwrapping your goods, appropriately toss the packaging into your recycling bin!

02.07.10 - Ask your local restaurant about their use of fat in food preparation. Some cities, like New York and Boston, and states like California, have banned use of trans fat in restaurants and fast food establishments. Trans fat can raise your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Clin J Amer Soc of Nephrology 8/09

02.01.10 - In successful dieters, those who lost weight and kept it off for 3 or more years, pictures of food triggered activity in the part of the brain associated with inhibition and complex tasks. This may be evidence of how they succeeded – willpower! Amer J Clin Nutr, Oct 09.

02.01.10 - In successful dieters, those who lost weight and kept it off for 3 or more years, pictures of food triggered activity in the part of the brain associated with inhibition and complex tasks. This may be evidence of how they succeeded – willpower! Amer J Clin Nutr, Oct 09.

01.27.10 - Folks on high blood pressure meds can reduce their effectiveness by continuing a high-salt diet. People on 3 or more meds who lowered salt intake reduced their systolic blood pressure (top number) by 22.7 mm Hg and diastolic BP (bottom number) 9.1 mm Hg. Hypertension Sept 2009

01.17.10 - Don’t overlook lentils! They’re the king of legumes. They’re CHEAP, packed with protein, folate, potassium and fiber, and give you the best bang for your buck at about $.10 per serving. www.sobefitmagazine.com

01.10.10 - Smaller breakfasts = bigger suppers. It’s true – dieting at breakfast means you’ll just make up for those lost calories later in the day and usually, that evolves as an all night eating marathon. When under eating during the day, it takes more food (and fat) to feel full. Begin each day with a substantial meal of healthy fats, fruit, whole grain and protein and a good lunch. Eating less will be a breeze at night.

01.04.10 - In lean women, exercise tends to increase appetite. Yet, many women ‘diet’ after exercise and do not replace calories burned. Female athletes who eat fewer calories thru-out the day actually have a higher body fat percentage. So fuel up prior to working out then re-fuel afterwards. Cut calories at other times of the day!