Don’t believe for a minute that those extra pounds are simply a matter of looks involving a general wardrobe malfunction, or certain, and more or less arbitrary, fashion and beauty standards. It’s a matter of health: of how you feel, how you will feel, and even how long you’ll live. Overweight and obesity have been […]
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Mediterranean Recipe: Spaghetti with Cockles
Health Tip: lose weight by sleeping well
Sure. Did you know that, besides your diet, sleep duration, recent studies suggest, is also strangely related to weight gain. More specifically, sleeping less than five hours, or more than nine hours, can increase the likelihood of weight gain. Sleeping less than five hours, or more than nine hours, can increase the likelihood of weight […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Turkey with Lemon, Baked Potatoes and Salad
Mediterranean Recipe: Tuna with Onions and Wild Rice
10 tips for smarter eating
Sometimes emotions and feelings can lead to overeating. Stressful situations and anxiety related to work (or lack-thereof), family and relationships can make us turn to (not-so-healthy) food as a source of comfort. If you don’t want emotional eating to sabotage your efforts at weight loss, and to help you regain control over your newly acquired […]
Mediterranean Recipe: Duck Drumstick with Tarragon and Peach Purée
If you want to lose weight, you’ve got to make a commitment
Health Tip: if you want to lose weight, you’ve got to make a commitment. Making the decision to lose weight and adopt a healthier lifestyle is a huge step that requires, above all, a commitment to yourself. Putting this commitment down on paper, turning it into an actual, visible reminder or contract of sorts, helps […]
Mediterranean Recipe of the Day: Spinach Salad with Nuts and Fresh Cheese
Does caffeine help with weight loss?
You may have heard that caffeine can help you lose weight, which is true, to a certain extent. The fact is that there’s no solid proof linking increased caffeine consumption to significant or permanent weight loss. Many beverages contain caffeine, including coffee, tea, energy drinks and cola. Cocoa and chocolate can also be found in […]