Many studies on former “weight losers” have demonstrated a significant decline in the basal metabolic rate after calorie deprivation. It was found that this slow down has persisted for many years, and possibly even indefinitely despite the restoration of the…
Steps to master the mindful eating (a key to a healthy satiety)
Mindful eating is a skill that require some effort before it becomes automatic and subconscious. The first step is to decide to eat with a full attention on the food and the process of eating. It might sound simple, but…
Mindfulness and mindful eating
Mindfulness is a state of mind when it is concentrated on the present moment, instead of wondering into the past or future. Mindful eating is being totally concentrated on the eating instead of thinking about something else. It sounds simple,…
The art of satiety – the art of eating with satisfaction.
Eat when you want, what you want and as much as you want and have a healthy weight. Does it sound like an unachievable and unrealistic idea. The keys to a healthy weight are in healthy satiety and appetite. Eating…
Weight loss diets – general principles
I think, and it is confirmed with many of my patients that most popular and widely advertised diets work. Sooner or later the person who is on a diet gets tired and bored and drops it. And then it doesn’t…
Good versus bad carbs.
Good carbs are: found in the wild nature, usually carbs combined with fibers, water, vitamins and various microelements. Bad carbs: originate from good carbs by the process of refining. As a rule bad carbs are not found in nature, they…
How to look at the plant components from the weight management perspective
Plant is comprised of: leaves, stem and branches, root, fruits (fruits, vegetable fruits, nuts, seeds) Leaves and stems are usually rich in fibers and complex carbohydrates, they are the most desirable plant components from the weight loss prospective. Edible roots…
What makes good sugars good?
Good sugars are different from bad in their structure – they are comprised of long chain carbohydrates connected with fibers. They also usually rich in many vitamins and essential microelements. When we consume good sugars, they are absorbed in the…
Why bad sugars are bad?
This is a hypothesis and it is being challenged by many… But in a nutshell here it is: when we eat bad sugars, they unnaturally quickly are absorbed into the bloodstream. In attempt to clear them from the bloodstream, the…
Are weight loss diets healthy?
They might be, but not always. If you put a good quality gasoline in your car – it would consume less of it. If you eat the best nutritious and healthiest food, your body will process and utilize it efficiently.…