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Diet res-illusions: Tips from the pros on how to lose weight

January 4, 2017 SrijitaDiet:, From, How, lose, On, pros, res-illusions:, The, Tips:, to, Weight

We make ’em, we break ’em. New Year’s diet resolutions fall like needles on Christmas trees as January goes on. Genes can work against us. Metabolism, too. But a food behavior researcher has tested a bunch of little ways to tip the scale toward success. His advice: Put it on autopilot. Make small changes in the kitchen, at the grocery store and in restaurants to help you make good choices without thinking. “As much as we all want to believe that we’re master and commander of all our food decisions,…

Tips to ease perimenopause symptoms

December 27, 2016 SrijitaEase, perimenopause, symptoms:, Tips:, to

For women in their 40s, perimenopause can kick in, causing all kinds of problems. We got this email from a viewer: Dear Dr. Manny, My doctor told me being on the pill can help relieve perimenopause symptoms, but are there any exercises I can do to help? Thanks, Marla Perimenopause is the stage before menopause when a woman’s ovaries stop making as much estrogen as they used to. It can last up to four years and can even start in a woman’s thirties. A blood test can confirm if your…

8 Winter Beauty Tips for Your Skin, Hair and Lips

December 26, 2016 Srijita8, and, beauty, for, hair, Lips:, skin, Tips:, Winter, Your

Winter is here! I love this time of the year, when there is a nip in the air. But the season can also play havoc with your skin, leading to dry, flaky skin and chapped lips, if adequate care is not taken. This becomes especially important for young brides, whose weddings are right around the corner. Here are a few tips that will help you keep your skin hydrated and glowing throughout the season.Dry skin suffers more than oily skin so if you have dry skin, you should follow these…

Healthy Snacks: Quick tips for parents

December 25, 2016 Srijitafor, Healthy, Parents, quick, Snacks, Tips:

Snacks give kids important nutrients and help control hunger between meals. Try these healthy snack ideas. “Ants on a log” (celery with peanut butter and raisins) Fresh or canned fruit (canned in 100% juice, not syrup) with fat-free or low-fat yogurt Whole-grain crackers with low-fat cheese Vegetable “matchsticks” (thin sticks made from fresh carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers) Whole-wheat bread or apple slices with peanut butter Quesadillas (low-fat cheese melted in a whole-wheat tortilla) Unsalted pretzels or air-popped popcorn Baked (not fried) tortilla chips and salsa Whole-wheat pita bread with hummus…

7 Tips for Moving Toward a More Plant-Based Diet

December 25, 2016 Srijitaa, Diet:, for, More, Moving, Plant-based, Tips:, Toward, 7

Revamp your diet With New Year’s resolutions just around the corner, you may be looking to revamp your diet. One popular change is to move toward a more plant-based eating regimen. Whether you want to strictly follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, or just make your existing diet more plant-based, nutritionists can offer tips for eating more vegetables, fruits, legumes, grains and other plant-based goodies. Live Science spoke with certified clinical nutritionist Gena Hamshaw, author of the popular plant-based diet blog The Full Helping and two vegan cookbooks. Here are…

6 Tips for Eating Healthy on the Road

December 19, 2016 Srijita6, Eating, for, Healthy, On, Road, The, Tips:

When you think of eating on the road, chances are, you probably think of fast food first. But just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean you have to eat foods that will leave you feeling depleted, bloated, and tired. Making better food choices will have a positive impact on your leisure time. As athletes know, healthy food and plenty of water sustain your energy levels, fuel your muscles, and help you recover quickly. The food you eat on the road will serve as your traveling repair kit. Here are some tips…