Tag Archives: Calorie Consumption
Pass the Potatoes! New 2010 Dietary Guidelines Support the Role of Potatoes in a Healthy Diet
DENVER, Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Potato lovers, rejoice! Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans . A strong emphasis is made on reducing calorie consumption and increasing physical activity. Additionally, the other two areas of strong focus are consuming … Continue reading
Losing Weight With Weight Loss
If you’ve ever watched “The Biggest Loser” on TV, then you know what it takes for some of America’s most overweight people require diets to shed pounds, from decreased calorie consumption, four servings of fruits and veggies, three servings of lean protein, two servings of whole grains, one “extra” serving of fat and a healthy dose of exercise. This plan promises to help participants lose weight, lower cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, improve muscle/bone strength and give them more energ Continue reading
Losing Those Pounds With Diets
If you’ve ever watched “The Biggest Loser” on TV, then you know what it takes for some of America’s most overweight people require dieting to shed pounds, from decreased calorie consumption, four servings of fruits and veggies, three servings of lean protein, two servings of whole grains, one “extra” serving of fat and a healthy dose of exercise. This plan promises to help participants lose weight, lower cholesterol, decrease blood pressure, improve muscle/bone strength and give them more ene Continue reading
Some Tips On Weight Loss
Numerous studies have linked table sugar to increased calorie consumption. While sugar doesn’t do as much dietary damage as fat, you’ll find that when you eat sweets, you simply want to eat more… of everything. Not only that, but sugar also makes your body excrete chromium, and chromium is a mineral that helps your body build calorie-burning lean tissue – so you want to keep your chromium levels up. A diet should be approached almost like a training regime for a major sporting event. You ca Continue reading
Why a Healthy Diet is so Important for Pregnant Women
Why a Healthy Diet is so Important for Pregnant Women Pregnancy is one of the most physically enduring times in our lives, and it is more important than ever to consume a healthy balanced diet. By ensuring a steady supply of vitamins and minerals, as well as balancing your calorie consumption appropriately between carbohydrates, proteins and fats, you should be able to maintain a healthy diet through pregnancy for a healthy mom, and a healthy baby. Eating healthily during pregnancy is clea Continue reading
You Fat Bastards! Americans eat up to 3,770 calories a day!
Americans have the highest per-capita calorie consumption in the world. At 3,770 calories a day, this is about 50% more calories than is required for a healthy diet. I’ll be doing my part, hold the mayonnaise on my next double-Whopper! Continue reading