June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day! A day dedicated to encouraging people to get their veggies and spreading awareness of the benefits of eating vegetables. Vegetables have always played an essential role in humans’ lives, dating back to when we were simply hunter-gatherers. They come in almost every shape and size, and the […]
Don’t Go on a Diet!
Diets are notoriously ineffective, and rarely work well in the long term. In fact, “dieting” is one of the strongest predictors of future weight gain, according to the National Institutes of Health. Restricting and telling yourself you can’t have something gives it power and allure, making you crave it more. Instead of going on a […]
Portion Control: How to Eat Mindful Servings
Portion sizes have evolved over the years. For example, in the 1980’s a bagel was 3 inches wide. Fast forward to today’s standard bagel size, which is twice as wide. It’s not just bagels, but restaurant serving sizes are misleading people to eat past the point of fullness. It’s important to know the difference between […]