Category Diet Coach

Want to lose weight? Learn these 10 healthy eating habits

By Betty Murray Weight gain is often tied to the many small choices we make day in and day out, rather than any one main cause. Seemingly “harmless” habits you may not even recognize can throw your whole diet off course,…

The “F” Word: The Truth About Fat

By Betty Murray A focus on the word “fat” may actually lead to obesity, especially in young girls. In a long-term study, psychology researchers at UCLA found that young girls who were labeled as “fat” by 10 years of age were…

Got Food Allergies? Check out these allergy-friendly restaurants

By Betty Murray Food allergies can make eating out difficult. How do you know exactly what is in the meal you order at a restaurant, and can you be sure it hasn’t been contaminated with something you or your child is…

Studies show GMOs may be the cause of increased gluten disorders

 By Betty Murray Genetically modified foods, or GMOs, are foods that are genetically modified with the use of hormones and toxins to grow faster or to withstand large amounts of pesticides. When you eat foods containing GMOs, you are taking in…

Save Your Money and Your Health with Smart Healthcare Preventions

By Betty Murray “Healthy eating is too expensive.” This is a common excuse people make when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. Does this sound familiar? If you’ve ever found yourself complaining about the high cost of healthy food, or…

Health benefits of coconut oil

By Betty Murray Do you use olive oil to cool? Did you know that while extra virgin olive oil the best monounsaturated fat out there, it shouldn’t be used for cooking? At high temperatures, olive oil can experience oxidative damage. So…

5 tips to enjoy the holiday without the weight gain

By Betty Murray Christmas is just a few days away, and thus begins the flurry of holiday parties. These last few weeks of the year can be stressful for anyone trying to lose weight. How can you manage the holiday season…

The truth about fat: the good and the bad

By Betty Murray Fat is unhealthy. It leads to weight gain, heart problems and numerous other health conditions. Right? Not necessarily. For years, our culture has promoted one “low-fat” diet after another, but those diets aren’t doing anyone much good. Your…

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