People who are vigilant about keeping a food diary are usually the most successful in losing and keeping weight off, meeting nutritional needs, and spotting deficiency in their diets. Writing down what you eat forces you to evaluate your choices and to avoid food temptations. Gaining control over what you eat is a huge step in improving body composition, wellness, and fitness. Here are some tips on keeping a diary:
- Write down EVERYTHING you eat or drink, including vitamin/mineral supplements and medications.
- Record the time you ate or drank.
- Record food immediately so you don’t forget what you’ve eaten.
- Be honest. Don’t beat yourself up for overindulgence or eating “comfort foods.”
- Be specific. Write down cooking method, brand names, amount, and ingredients in foods such as sandwiches or salads.
- Record any feelings related to eating or any obstacles you face when making your food choices.
See also: Keeping a Food Diary
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October 31st, 2007
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October 29th, 2007
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October 26th, 2007
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Eating out can be an adventure for many and who better to give advice on how to make the most of your dining experience than gourmet chefs from across the country?
The Relais and Chateaux Association asked their member chefs what piece of advice they would give to people who dine out. Here are their tips:
- Never order fish on Mondays.
- If you are unhappy with a dish, send it back.
- Go to restaurants with an open mind.
- Eat each dish the way the chef prepares it.
- Be patient. Good food takes time.
- Taste the food before adding salt and pepper.
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October 26th, 2007
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October 22nd, 2007
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You are more likely to become obese if you have a sibling, spouse, or friend who is obese, say researchers who tracked more than 12,000 people who participated in the Framingham Heart Study from 1971 to 2003.
Women are influenced by other women only if they are mutual friends, the researchers found. Men are influenced by other men whether or not the friendship is mutual — that is, even if only one of the two identifies the other as a friend. And friends of the opposite sex have no impact.
The likeliest explanation: People come to think that it is okay to be bigger since those around them are bigger, and this sensibility spreads.
Don’t worry that you’ll “catch” obesity, but do be aware that a friend’s weight may influence your thinking and eating. Of course, you could always influence your friends to move more and eat less! 
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October 21st, 2007
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The omega-3 fats in fatty fish such as wild salmon can help reduce the risk of sudden-death heart attacks. And salmon that is caught wild has fewer PCB contaminants than farmed salmon.
See also: Salmon Recipes
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October 19th, 2007
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:) Broccoli contains lots of vitamin C, carotenoids, and folic acid. Steam it briefly and add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and a dash of soy sauce.
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Beneficial Byte: Broccoli
Good Eats: Broccoli
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October 12th, 2007
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Manufacturers are replacing trans fat to comply with the “nutrition police” organizations; however, some are just replacing one evil with another — saturated fat, usually in the form of tropical oils, such as coconut, palm kernel, and palm oil.
Although researchers claim that saturated-fat loaded tropical oils are less harmful than previously thought, some reformulated products may have slightly more saturated fat than they did before.
There are two new types of oils that are better for you than those tropical oils: Ultra low linolenic soybean oil and high-oleic canola oil. Three new soybean oils are now on the market from Monsanto, Bunge Food, and Asoyia (which is made from nongenetically modified soybeans). Food giants like Kraft, Kellogg’s and Pepperidge Farm are using these soy oils in some of their most loved products. KFC has made the switch to low-linolenic soybean oil, too.
Still, experts say the best approach is to limit packaged and processed foods. Instead, load up on “whole” foods — fruits, vegetables, grains and lean proteins.
Healthier Oils:
Look for soybean oil, canola oil, sunflower oil, safflower oil, ultra-low-linolenic soybean oil, or high-oleic canola oil.
Where to find them:
Goldfish crackers, Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars, Bear Naked All Natural Granola, Stacy’s Pita Chips, Health Valley Chocolate Cookie Cremes.
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October 8th, 2007
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