The idea that it is possible to retrain the brain from switching its desire for unhealthy junk food to healthy food has been put to the test, and with positive results.People are not born with an innate desire to eat hot chips, pizza and cake – it is something that develops over time in response to repeatedly eating these foods. Could it be conceivable then that through … [Read more...] about Training your brain to eat healthy
Eating Well
Eat vegetables to live longer
Fruits and vegetables are good for you. A major review has now shown just how good they are in adding years and health to your life. Perhaps the secret to life is to just eat vegetables to live longer.There are many areas of controversy in the field of nutrition, but there is one thing everyone can agree on: fruits and vegetables are good for health, and we should eat … [Read more...] about Eat vegetables to live longer
Beware the nutrition expert
When it comes to food and health, we are all our own experts on eating. This is as it should be. Being an expert on one's own eating preferences though does not make one a nutrition expert.You wouldn't fly on a plane that was piloted by someone who got all their flying experience from their computer flying simulator. You wouldn't cross a bridge over a deep chasm that was … [Read more...] about Beware the nutrition expert
Eating slowly, eating less
Eating food slowly and fully is advice most of us have heard while growing up. It is adults though that should be paying heed to this advice with new research showing that the advice is true: eating slowly can help to reduce over-eating.The advice seems credible: eat slowly so that you have a chance to feel full before you overeat. When the theory is tested in a laboratory, … [Read more...] about Eating slowly, eating less
Less eating at night cuts calories
Eating less at night time is sensible advice for someone trying to eat less. Now science has given some validity to changing your habits if you think eating at night means you're eating too much.Eating less food at night time is sensible advice for someone trying to lose weight. The reason often given is that if eat you too much food at night, the body will store all those … [Read more...] about Less eating at night cuts calories