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Does eating at your desk leave you hungry?
Nutrition, Physical Needs, TBYL | 2 COMMENTS | December 16, 2010
It turns out that not only does eating at your desk lead to distraction and irritability, it actually leaves you hungrier than if you eat mindfully. A study was recently published at the University of Bristol, in which participants were asked to eat a lunch comprised of nine different foods, while playing solitaire on a computer; the control group ate without distraction.
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Three tips to avoid overeating
Nutrition, Physical Needs, TBYL | COMMENTS | December 10, 2010
In a world of fad diets and body image issues, many of us are trying to lose weight, either through systematic plans or simply by trying to eat less. Unfortunately, the first instinct when we try to slim down is often to start skipping meals. What could be better than foregoing the 500 or 600 calories that we would otherwise be consuming?
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Twinkie Diets and Energy Levels
Nutrition, TBYL | COMMENTS | November 12, 2010
Did you hear about Mark Haub, the Kansas State University professor who lost 27 pounds on the "Twinkie" diet? In short, over the course of two months, eating 1800 calories comprised almost entirely of snack foods, particularly twinkies, Haub went from a slightly overweight 201 pounds to a svelte 174.
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Energy Saver: Food Log
Energy Saver, Nutrition, Physical Needs, TBYL | 1 COMMENTS | October 8, 2010
Do you tend to go long periods of time without eating, only to make up for it with a large meal in the evening? This is a common problem, exacerbated both by relentless work schedules and attempts to diet. When we’re trying to cut down on calories, it’s easy to think that skipping a few meals is the key. In fact, this way of eating lowers our metabolism and can lead to binge eating.
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Four Steps to a Healthier Meal Plan
Nutrition, Physical Needs, TBYL | COMMENTS | September 24, 2010
In the endless rush of our busy lives, it’s easy to sacrifice healthy meals for faster, more accessible, and less nourishing choices. While we are told constantly how important it is to pick the right foods, when you’re choosing between spending an hour cooking a meal for your family and stopping to get takeout on the way home after a long day, it becomes easier to tune out all of those nutritionists.
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