I believe overeating is one the top malices in modern society, easily in the top three. Think of the benefits if we all ate less: A slimmer and healthier population Fewer lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, GERD, etc. Less need for meat production, which in term reduces demand for water, grains (as stock …
Last night I took a stroll with my family at the harbor, a hotbed for tourists and locals alike. The weather was perfect, and it was jam-packed with people out looking for fun. There were street performers, a flea market, a giant Ferris Wheel, and of course, rows upon rows of restaurants with open terraces, …
It’s almost sacrilegious to tell the chinese people to stop eating rice. What do you mean no rice? We have to eat rice, it’s an integral part of our culture. A birth right. But hear me out for a second. As the Chinese economic engine continues to steam ahead, for the vast majority of people, …
This topic gets me under my collar a little. It’s a classic case of a misinformed populace being manipulated by a few (in this particular case, one) “health authority”, all in the name of, you guessed it, profits. However, we the people also need to shoulder much of the blame. I’ll get to that later. …
Let’s face it. Humans are emotional beings. Emotions permeate every aspect of our lives, including eating. We eat to celebrate joyous occasions, such as weddings, birthdays and holidays. We also eat to stop the pain, when we’re depressed, sad, feeling lonely, or just bored. To see eating as purely a form of energy intake is …
Here is the first of three hacks I use on a regular basis to make it easier (make that much easier) for myself to stick to my eating plan. As I’ve mentioned previously, it’s not about having enough willpower. Rather, take a different approach and do it smartly. Hack #1: Eat more fat That’s right. The …
Cheat meals don’t work. There, I said it. You can stop reading now if you are short on time. Mom was right, don’t cheat on tests, don’t cheat on your lover, and most certainly don’t cheat when it comes to food. Just the word “cheat” puts one in the wrong frame of mind. It conjures …
As we settle into the July 4th long weekend, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact among all the BBQs, pool parties, fireworks, there most likely will be vast quantities of food & alcohol to be consumed (if not already). Unfortunately, this can easily derail your weight loss track. Weeks of hard work could …
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We humans are natural pleasure seekers. Our brain is wired to look for comfort and away from pain. This built-in mechanism protects us from potential harm and stress, towards rewards and pleasure. It constitutes a major part of our evolution as a species. This instinctive search for gratification can also backfire. Left unchecked, this type …
Old Diets Die Hard Ah yes, the good old diet, the never-ending yoyo. Are you on one? Tried one? About start a new one? Too smart to have never bothered? Tried some and never worked? Tried some, was lucky enough to have found one that worked for a while, but then the weight came back? …
