Have you been eating healthy foods and still not losing weight? Then check your food portion. Perhaps you ordered grilled meat yesterday for your lunch but the portion was doubled than your ideal portion to help you lose weight.

The article of Phillip Rhodes entitled “Why Portion Control Matters” will enlighten you as why it is important to be mindful of the portion served in your plate. Also, Rhodes outlines an interesting explanation as why people generally overeat. It is always a battle between your rational mind and impulsive emotion.

It is also fascinating to know how your subconscious reacts on certain situations. According to study, people are more likely to order the “Triple-Chocolate Black Forest Volcano Cake” than for  a cake which is simply labeled as “chocolate cake”. Do you realize how many times you ordered because the description of the menu is just to appealing to your taste palate?

Let’s face it. Our conscious effort to live a healthy lifestyle is oftentimes sabotage because we are bombarded with striking marketing strategy about foods. Hence, there is always a battle between keeping your weight loss goal and caving in to the alluring ads of delicious rich fat foods.

Indeed people need to be mindful in their portion size when eating because it really matters to your goal to lose weight.

Read the full article ‘’Why Portion Control Matters’ from CNN.com - Health.

Fitness Editorial Credits to Phillip Rhodes, CookingLight.com.

We are all aware that carbohydrates play a vital role in our body. It provides our body the necessary energy hence if we are involved in strenuous physical activity, it is important to cautiously review our carb intake.

The article in CNN health entitled “Replenish your energy with the right carbohydrates” outlines the list of best source of carbs which contain the valuable nutrients such as vitamins and proteins. One of it is the energy shake that is comprised of yoghurt and fruits. The article referred it as a winning combination because yoghurt boosts the protein and calcium content while the fruits add natural sweetness and vitamin C. It is an ideal drink for tired and sore muscles.

Other options include whole grain oats, rice noodles and mixed grain salads.

We are oftentimes misled that carbs can make us fat. However, choosing the right source of carbs which are packed with nutrients can boost our energy level. Indeed reading the article ‘Replenish your energy with the right carbohydrates’ is enlightening. It gives us a deeper understanding about the right carbs to ensure that we stay fit and healthy.

Read the full article, ‘Replenish your energy with the right carbohydrates‘ from CNN.com - Health.

Michael Pollan has written a reflective and thought-provoking article about food that is entitled ‘Rules to Eat By’. It seems buying foodstuff nowadays becomes a complicated task if you are conscious with your health.

Have you tried buying groceries and ended up confused? It is the same item but different brands with different nutrition facts. You only want to buy a box of milk but your option ranges from non-fat milk, low-fat milk, and so on. Eventually you will pick each brand of low-fat milk, read its nutrition fact and evaluate which one is superior?

It is indeed quite a common scenario for us, right? But Michael Pollan raises an insightful question as how did humans manage to choose food and stay healthy and fit before? It is true. We have all the experts nowadays that can guide us through in choosing the right and proper foods which deem to be good for our health. Nonetheless, in this era we struggle to keep ourselves healthy and fit.

So does the nutrition fact in your sandwich spread still affect you? Michael Pollan’s article reminds us that we should be smart in our food choices as we cannot entirely rely on the nutritional facts that we read in the food labels.

You can read the full article from NYTimes.com - The Food Issue ‘Rules to Eat By‘

by: Emma Arsanti

We know how important breakfast is for a good start to the day but healthy breakfast foods are a great way to get started each day on the right food so you don’t have to keep eating sugar and fat to keep yourself feeling awake.

After an 8 hour sleep you have likely gone without eating for 8 - 14 hours. This means that your body and brain are running on empty in the morning.

People also should know the importance of breakfast and how it helps in losing weight in a healthier way.

About Healthy Breakfast Foods

Healthy breakfast foods are generally low in calories, low in fat and are filling because of high fiber and/or protein. . When it comes to eating smarter to lose weight you do not always have to go to extremes in changing your diet. If you are thinking about devising a healthy weight loss plan of action, think breakfast!

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