Belly Fat to Flat, Foods To Add and Subtract Tummy

 I've lost 97 pounds and dropped from size 20 to size 3/ 4. I gained 100 pounds after losing two stillborn babies. I put on weight all over, but especially in the stomach. Belly fat has always been my nemesis. And it's pernicious, even since losing weight.

So I research what causes and cures belly fat. Some advice is contradictory, so I follow trusted physicians like Dr. Oz, and my personal experience. The trick is to avoid saturated fat, highly-inflammatory, sugary, salty and bloating foods. Eat healthy MUFAs (monounsaturated fatty acids), metabolism-boosters, omega-3 fatty acids, flavonoids, fermented foods, vitamin C. Here's an A-Z guide of foods that add and subtract to tummy bulge.   Belly Fat or Flat, Foods That Boost and Burn Stomach Bulge 

Curb Christmas Cookie Monster Cravings with Low Sugar Switches

Tis' the season to be snacking! The holidays are about sweets. But I will be fa-la-la-fatter, if I'm not careful. I can't abstain from Christmas goodies all season long, but I will make simple food swaps to curb my inner Christmas Cookie (Candy, Cake, Pie) Monster. Here are easy, healthy, low-sugar holiday switcheroos.  Read more

Sweet Tooth Taming Tips for Holiday Dieting

Holiday baked goods and desserts, Christmas cookies and candy, Hanukkah treats--from Thanksgiving to Epiphany, the holidays mean sweets. If you're dieting or watching your weight, holiday goodies can pose real stumbling blocks. Why not try these tips to tame the sweet tooth and curb holiday cravings?  read more

Healthy Snacking Tips for Holiday Dieting

The holiday season wouldn't be the same without cookies, candy, cheese balls, dips, ham, alcohol and calorie-laden goodies, right? From Thanksgiving to Epiphany, the holidays mean overindulgence. If you're dieting or watching your weight, holiday foods can pose real stumbling blocks. And if I stop dieting for the holidays, it seems all the harder to restart in January. Why not try these tips to tame the taste for decadent desserts and delicacies with these healthy alternatives? read more

Restaurant Food: Diet and Health Issues

Restaurants: A Health Conscious Dieter's Worst Enemy
Dining out has always been a recipe for health and dieting disaster. If you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy eating habits, dining in restaurants can be your worst enemy.
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Diabetic Children: Parenting Issues

Diabetes: Parenting a Diabetic Child
We generally think of diabetes in relation to adults. Genetic predisposition, family history and obesity are the typical causes of diabetes. Higher rates of childhood obesity is causing a higher incidence of juvenile diabetes. Here's how you can help.
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