by Rachel Newcombe

1. Restricting too many calories

Cutting down on calorie intake is certainly a good way of losing weight, but if you try to reduce it by too many, it’s not always so beneficial. If you’re trying to eat 800 calories or less per day, your body might not be able to cope with it. As well as lacking in energy, eating fewer calories slows down your metabolism. Although you may be able to eat like this in the short term, it’s not a healthy long term option and, once you’ve finished your diet, the weight will come back on. Read More→

When you ponder the world of vegetables, do you only think green? If so, you’re missing out on a group of fruits and vegetables that Americans get far too little of, the purple ones. Purple fruits and vegetables contain a variety of phytochemicals important to health that are lacking in green, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables that so many people put on their plates. Read More→

If you aren’t eating fruits and vegetables on a regular basis you’re not only short changing yourself from a health standpoint but you’re missing out on a tasty, low calorie way to add more food to your plate. Yes, eating fruits and vegetables has its advantages. If you do plan on enjoying fresh produce at your next meal and want to get their full health benefits, should you peel fruits and vegetables before eating them or eat them with their skins and peels intact? Read More→