This is an really interesting article about how we perceive caloric value based on labels such as “low fat”. We get suckered in pretty easy.
From the NYTimes – Health Halo Can Hide the Calories
…They’ve found that all of us, even professional dieticians, make systematic mistakes when estimating how many calories are on a plate. Experiments showed that putting a “low fat” label on food caused everyone, especially overweight people, to underestimate its calories, to eat bigger helpings and to indulge in other foods.
The researchers found that customers at McDonald’s were …

(NC)-Research shows that recording your food intake can actually improve your weight loss success. A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that participants who kept track of the food they ate and the minutes they exercised, lost significantly more weight than those who did not.
“Writing down what you eat can help you identify where you’re taking in extra calories and what you’re actually missing in your diet,” says Dr. Gerry Derganc, a licensed naturopath and member of the Scientific Advisory Team of Herbal Magic Weight Loss …

(ARA) – Each year we see it coming. As the holidays head our way, we brace for the weight gain that often results from the traditional sweets of the season. Many of us gain a pound or two between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. What’s more, we rarely lose the extra weight during the spring and summer, the New England Journal of Medicine reports.
Fortunately, you can avoid those unwanted extra pounds with a common sense approach to your health. …

(ARA) – For most Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That’s why it’s important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals. The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term health goals in mind.
Your weight-loss efforts can absolutely stay on track this Thanksgiving holiday by following simple tips from Weight Watchers that allow you to enjoy yourself.
1. Slow Down for Satisfaction.
When sitting down to the Thanksgiving feast, select foods you …

Now this is something that makes sense. My first plate at the Chinese Buffet is affectionately known as my beige plate. Glad to know there is some science behind it.
Losing weight doesn’t have to be boring when you focus on bright, colourful meals.
What does this mean? Simply by making sure your plate reflects a range of colours, you’ll naturally create more balanced and healthful menus. Not everyone has the time or the patience to count calories, but assessing the colours on your plate is something anyone can do – and …