Nashville Tennessee Health Nutrition Tips
Snacks a tool to avoid overeating?
Snacking may keep me from becoming ravenously hungry and overeating at mealtime. Fact or Fiction?
Fact: Healthful snacking-including carbohydrates and protein, like whole grain crackers with low-fat cheese or fat-free yogurt with fresh fruit-can help your body stay fueled so you will be less inclined to overeat at your next meal. But don’t overdo it on the snacks; keep your portions small. A good rule of thumb for most people is to keep snacks between 100-200 calories.
Fact: Healthful snacking-including carbohydrates and protein, like whole grain crackers with low-fat cheese or fat-free yogurt with fresh fruit-can help your body stay fueled so you will be less inclined to overeat at your next meal. But don’t overdo it on the snacks; keep your portions small. A good rule of thumb for most people is to keep snacks between 100-200 calories.
Eating Before Bedtime Fattening?
Have you heard that eating just before bedtime is fattening? Well, it’s not necessarily! What you eat, not when, makes the difference; calories have the same effect on the body no matter when they are consumed. Evidence does show that eating regular meals, especially breakfast, helps promote weight loss by reducing fat intake and minimizing impulsive snacking.
What Actually Causes Weight Gain?
MYTH: Eating carbohydrates causes weight gain.
FACT: Calories cause weight gain. Excess carbohydrates are no more fattening than calories from any source. Despite the claims of low-carb diet books, a high-carbohydrate diet does not promote fat storage by enhancing insulin resistance.Nutrition of the week #1
Did you know that by doing one thing you can increase your metabolism, prevent over-eating, and have more energy? Can you guess what it is? Eating breakfast! Try to have a breakfast that includes whole grains, protein, fruit, and low-fat dairy for a balanced way to start your day.
