Everywhere you turn there’s food and drink. No wonder there is a problem with overeating. Its not like you can really get away from it either. Just about every celebration, gathering or meeting involves some type of feeding. This can be detrimental to those of you who are faced with conquering your emotional eating issues.
But there is hope, you don’t have to be controlled by your emotions, you can turn it around and eat to live instead of living to eat. Here are the all important strategies you need …

It’s party time, are you ready? Are you dreading the possible weight gain that might accompany all that partying? Don’t fret; I’ve outlined the 5 best strategies you can put into place now to keep from being a gainer this holiday season. Do read on.
1. Stay away from the buffet
All that food or rather all that temptation. It’s inevitable that at least a few of your stops will include buffet tables this year. Here are a couple ways to come out on top:
a. Use a smaller plate or even a saucer for …

In 2008, the General Mills Bell Institute of Health concluded research suggesting that incorporating whole grain foods into a reduced calorie diet can result in lowering risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome and heart disease. In fact, a whole grain diet can lower the risk of heart disease as much as the use of statin drugs.
General Mills collaborated with three authorities on nutrition – Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD; Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton; and Cynthia Harriman, Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies at Oldways/Whole Grains Council. These experts share their expertise on …

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