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How to Avoid the Freshman 15

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By Bailey Vincent Clark

Prioritize Habits Now

College is a pivotal time in a young adult's life, but it also can lead to a decline in healthy habits and physical activity. The "freshman 15" or…

Food Portions, Then and Now

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Over the past few decades, portion sizes of everything from muffins to sandwiches have grown considerably. Unfortunately, America’s waistbands have reacted accordingly. In the 1970s, around 47 percent of Americans were overweight or obese; now 66 percent of us are. In addition, the number of…

Is your home-cooking as unhealthy as fast food?

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Lots of people like to point at the increasing portion-size trend in restaurants and fast food as being the source of their extra pounds.

But is this any different than what we've done at home? I thought it would be interesting to see how the calorie levels and serving sizes of our home-cooked recipes have changed with time -- say, over the past 75 years.

3 slim-down secrets from "The Biggest Loser: Families"

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Worried about holiday weight gain? I recently hung out with a few of the contestants from this season’s "The Biggest Loser: Families" and want to share...

5 foods that bloat your belly

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As we head into the holidays (which in my house definitely starts with Halloween), I thought I'd impart some of my flat belly wisdom. I like to have fun and actually eat too,...

Test your portion control smarts!

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I’m so proud and excited to share a brand new nutrition tool the

Downsize your kids' portion expectations

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For the past few months we've been focusing a lot of my Lab's energy on uncovering some of the reasons behind why children overeat and how to help them easily cut back. Here's an early finding from one study. It seems a child’s perception of serving size can be adjusted by cutting...

4 easy ways to buy in bulk, without bulking up

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Food costs have been a very hot topic in the news lately. I've been busy sharing my tips about how to eat healthfully on a budget, and one near the top of my list is to shop at price clubs (like BJs, Sam's, and Costco). According to the American Dietetic Association, nearly three out of four...

Food that takes a little bit of work

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Since I know I have the tendency to fall into compulsive eating habits, I'm trying to find ways to slow down the process of putting food into my mouth. I've found that if it takes longer to eat, I actually end up eating less of it. Not to mention, my brain can't get the "I'm...