Healthy snacks can help sustain energy between meals
Registered dietitian Margie Fougeron says it is important to "pay attention to our body's cues" on hunger and use nutrient-rich snacks to keep our bodies fueled between meals. Experts recommend choosing foods that offer protein, fiber and a small amount of healthy fat to help sustain energy levels. Healthy snack ideas are included.The Indianapolis Star (3/17
Reduced stress, adequate sleep help with weight loss, study finds
Reduced levels of stress and good sleeping habits can aid weight-loss efforts, according to a study in the International Journal of Obesity of 472 obese adults involved in a 26-week counseling program on lifestyle change. "Improving sleep may be as important to lasting weight-control efforts as modifying diet or exercise. ... This study encourages weight loss in a more holistic context," said Dr. David Katz, who was not involved in the research. HealthDay News (3/29
Reduced levels of stress and good sleeping habits can aid weight-loss efforts, according to a study in the International Journal of Obesity of 472 obese adults involved in a 26-week counseling program on lifestyle change. "Improving sleep may be as important to lasting weight-control efforts as modifying diet or exercise. ... This study encourages weight loss in a more holistic context," said Dr. David Katz, who was not involved in the research. HealthDay News (3/29
A study of five families in San Francisco found that adhering to a diet of fresh, unpackaged and organic foods reduced bisphenol-A levels in their urine by 66% after three days, leading experts to suggest that consuming less food from plastic and metal containers could reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. Experts say people also can reduce their exposure by storing food in glass or stainless steel containers, by eating more fresh foods and by eating more home-cooked meals. USA TODAY/Green House blog (3/30)
A study in Spain found that eating foods rich in vitamin K was linked to high bone-mineral density for elderly adults. The report in the journal Bone said higher intakes of vitamin K among men and women were associated with lower BMD loss and smaller increases in porosity and elasticity, which come with aging. NutraIngredients(3/29
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