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Written by Nutritionist Irene on 29 July 2014. Posted in Healthy Lifestyle Tips.

Healthy Dining Habits Impacts Weight Loss

Several research studies have found that people tend to eat less when they know how many calories are in their food. While dining out can be part of a healthy lifestyle, consuming just 100 calories more than what you think every day can tip the scales and derail your energy balance, causing weight gain over time.

Several research studies have found that people tend to eat less when they know how many calories are in their food. Other studies have found that people tend to underestimate the amount of calories that are in their restaurant meals. While dining out can be part of a healthy lifestyle, consuming just 100 calories more than what you think every day can tip the scales and derail your energy balance, causing weight gain over time.

A new study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity looked at three different groups of restaurant diners who received 1) a standard menu without calorie information, 2) a menu showing each item’s calorie count and 3) a menu featuring traffic light symbols representing a range of calorie counts*.

By the end of the meal, the diners who ordered off the standard menu consumed an average of 817 calories, whereas those who ordered from the menu showing calories consumed an average of 765 calories. Diners who ordered from the menu with the traffic light symbols consumed an average of 696 calories.

Although the difference may seem small (52 calories and 121 calories between the standard and the two other menus), this reduction can add up over time. For successful, sustainable weight loss, try to incorporate healthy habits in your lifestyle and aim for weight loss of one to two pounds per week.

Courtesy of Healthy Dining Finder www.healthydiningfinder.com

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Written by Nutritionist Irene on 24 June 2021. Posted in Lifestyle Choices.

Sleeplessness, Fatigue and the Rise of Mood Disorders

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Can Sleeplessness be Contributing to Your Current Health Concerns?

Sleeplessness, Fatigue, Mood, Functional Medicine, Supplements, Stress

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Written by Nutritionist Irene on 04 December 2014. Posted in Lifestyle Choices.

Diabetes in Midlife Could increase Risk of Dementia Later in Life

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If you've been putting off exercise or swearing you'll start eating healthier tomorrow -- here's your wake up call. A new study says diabetes in midlife could increase your risk for cognitive decline later on.

It's estimated that just under one in 10 Americans have diabetes. Research has proven that maintaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise can also help prevent the disease, as obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes.

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Written by Nutritionist Irene on 19 November 2014. Posted in Lifestyle Choices.

Healthy Lifestyle Changes Might Reverse Cell Aging, Study Suggests

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Eat whole foods. Exercise. Meditate. Rely on supportive family and friends. All of these things have been linked, whether independently or together, with better health. And now, a new study shows it's never too late to start reaping the benefits of changing to healthy lifestyle -- and that those changes could even reverse cell aging.

The study, published in the journal, The Lancet Oncology, shows that healthy lifestyle changes can have an impact on aging and age-related diseases on a cellular level, by increasing the length of telomeres. Telomeres are the "caps" that protect the ends of chromosomes, similar to how shoelaces have plastic caps to stop them from fraying.

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Written by Nutritionist Irene on 06 September 2013. Posted in Lifestyle Choices.

Healthy Lifestyle, it's up to you!

DPR Zone Web 2 The key to success along your quest for a healthier lifestyle, whether it be weight loss, weight gain, reading food labels, curbing carb and fat triggers, making strategic food choices to overcome your specific battle or yo-yo pattern is having and understanding your Wellness and Lifestyle tools. These lifestyle tools are the lifeblood of mastering what currently keeps you from achieving your ideal weight, lowering cholesterol, aiding in stress reduction and empowering you to win with habit changes and goal accomplishments.

When you understand how to put your healthier lifestyle to work for you is when you fully embrace the power you have with your lifestyle choices. Are you ready for healthier lifestyle benefits?

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