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Fad Diets Versus Nurturing Healthy Eating Habits

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Disordered Eating Series: Combatting Emotional Eating

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  Emotional Eating: What is it??                                                           Emotional Eating involves the conscious or unconscious utilization of foods as sources of comfort when faced with challenges, stressors, boredom, loneliness, sadness, adverse situations and other life issues such as relationships, work related issues or financial hardships that may trigger negative emotions.                                                                                      The Cons of Emotional Eating While eating emotionally may temporarily bring comfort by acting as a distraction from the real underlying issues, this p...

Getting back to a Healthy Weight: You Can Do It!!!

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                                                                The Challenge:                                                           For some, maintaining a healthy weight can be quite a challenge. There are several factors that contribute to weight gain.  Among these are the following: Genetics, Environmental factors (such as living in food deserts), Food choices, Food preparation methods, Availability, Socioeconomic Factors, Physical activity levels, Cultural factors (including acceptable standards of beauty).                     Why Maintain a Healthy Weight??                  ...