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		<title>Eating Healthy on The Go</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim R</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being short on time is one of the main reasons people themselves opting for food that is unhealthy. Fast food is available quickly and it is extremely tempting because it is usually filling and inexpensive. While eating at a fast food restaurant is never a healthy part of a well-balanced diet, if you must eat [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Being short on time is one of the main reasons people themselves opting for food that is unhealthy. Fast food is available quickly and it is extremely tempting because it is usually filling and inexpensive. While eating at a fast food restaurant is never a healthy part of a well-balanced diet, if you must eat from a fast food restaurant there are some healthy alternatives and tips that can help you improve your meal choices.<span id="more-37"></span></p>
<p><strong>You should be aware of the portion sizes you are consuming.</strong> You will likely be full after you consume an order of small fries and avoid over a hundred calories when compared to a large order. This is also true for the sandwiches. You should choose to order a regular sized version, or even a kid’s size.</p>
<p>Choose a fast food restaurant that serves subs or deli sandwiches. This is always a healthy alternative to a greasy cheeseburger. Sandwiches made with whole wheat bread or wraps have lower calories than most meals at a fast food location.</p>
<p>There are numerous fast food places that offer healthier side options as an alternative to greasy French fries. You should always take the option of oranges, apples or fruit salad over chili cheese fries.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Don’t assume that because you are ordering chicken, you are ordering a better meal.</span> Many fast food locations tend to fry their chicken and serve the sandwich on white bread. This is actually an increase of fat and calories over the traditional burger. If you want a chicken sandwich, you should select a grilled chicken sandwich.</p>
<p>Keep bottled water and healthy snacks nearby, especially in your car. These snacks can include fruit, yogurt, vegetables or crackers. This will help you not eat the French fries in your meal because you have a healthier option. It will also save you money as you will not need to purchase the side items and soda. Also, drinking an eight ounce glass of water prior to eating will help you eat less and keep you feeling full.</p>
<p>If you have the time, consider going to the supermarket on your errand run or lunch break. This will provide you with a better selection of foods to choose from include low fat cheeses, fruit, sushi, salads and other healthier prepared items.</p>
<p>Do not add mayonnaise to your sandwich and watch the salad dressing. These products are high in calories and can quickly change a healthy meal into an unhealthy one. <strong>If you want to add salad dressing, make sure you order it on the side.</strong> If they provide you with a packet of salad dressing, make sure you check how many servings are in the packet. You should not put more than 60 calories worth of salad dressing on your salad.</p>
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		<title>Binge Eating Disorder</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:51:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of us tend to stuff ourselves with food occasionally. We do this by eating additional servings during holiday dinners or enjoying desert when you are already full from dinner. But for someone with a binge eating disorder, overeating not only occurs often, but is uncontrollable. Fortunately, binge eating disorders are able to be treated. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many of us tend to stuff ourselves with food occasionally. We do this by eating additional servings during holiday dinners or enjoying desert when you are already full from dinner. But for someone with a binge eating disorder, overeating not only occurs often, but is uncontrollable. Fortunately, binge eating disorders are able to be treated. With the correct help and the appropriate support, you can learn how to control your eating, break the vicious cycle of binge eating and develop a relationship with your food that is healthy.<span id="more-38"></span></p>
<p>Binge eating disorder has been placed into the same category as compulsive overeating. This is when someone consumes large quantities of food without having the ability to stop. The symptoms that come with a binge eating disorder generally begin during late teenage, early adult years. <strong>The symptoms usually appear after a massive diet has been attempted.</strong> A binge eating episode will usually last approximately a few hours, but there are some that last all day on and off. Binge eaters will often eat large amounts of food, even when they are not hungry. They will also continue to eat after their body has tried to signal to them that they are full. Someone that suffers from a binge eating disorder may also stuff themselves on food as quickly as possible without realizing what they are eating or being able to even taste the food they are consuming.</p>
<p>Some man features of a binge eating disorder include regular episodes of binge eating uncontrollably, feeling incredibly depressed or upset while they are binge eating or shortly after they are done. Binge eating disorder is difference from bulimia as they are usually no attempts to purge the overeating through vomiting, laxatives, fating or working out.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">People that suffer from a binge eating disorder often struggle with extreme feelings or depression, disgust and guilt.</span> They worry constantly about if there overeating is harming their body and what it is doing to them. They also condemn themselves for losing their self-control. They usually want to stop their binge eating but are unable.</p>
<p>Binge eating is usually comforting to the eater temporarily. But the moment they come to the realization of what they are done, or have done they revert to self-hating and regret. <strong>Binge eating frequently causes obesity, which causes the eater to binge eat more.</strong> The worse the sufferer feels about themselves and their appearance, the more they binge eat. This becomes an awful cycle.</p>
<p>Binge eating disorders can be caused by numerous factors, genetic, social, psychological and physical. The best way for a binge eater to seek release from their disorder is to see professional attention. It is also important to start eating meals that are healthy and more nutritious. This involves committed to a meal plan and choosing healthy foods, as well as incorporating more vitamins and minerals into your daily consumption.</p>
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		<title>Foods to Avoid</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim R</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food & Beverage]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many rules that come with maintain a healthy, well balanced diet that are considered obvious. Things such as avoiding fast food restaurants, cutting out fried foods, snacking on cookies and chips in moderation and cutting down your calories are well known suggestions. However, eating healthy requires more than avoiding foods that are labeled [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many rules that come with maintain a healthy, well balanced diet that are considered obvious. Things such as avoiding fast food restaurants, cutting out fried foods, snacking on cookies and chips in moderation and cutting down your calories are well known suggestions. <strong>However, eating healthy requires more than avoiding foods that are labeled as unhealthy.<span id="more-36"></span></strong></p>
<p>Foods that are labeled with words such as natural, organic and fat free can still ruin your diet and increase your calorie intake. Just because a food sounds like it will be healthy, does not mean that it is good for your body.</p>
<p>One of the steps that you should be taking to make sure you are purchasing food that is nutritious is by the label on the package. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">You also need to be aware of portion control.</span> Food is designed to appear as if it is one serving size, when it is usually two or more. The label will let you know how many servings the package actually is.</p>
<p>You want to purchase foods that are free of trans fat, as trans fat can be harmful to your heart health. You also want to make sure that you are avoiding foods that are labeled with hydrogenated oils. Foods that are considered organic do not imply that they are low in calories, just as fat free does not mean that the product is not full of sugars.</p>
<p>While there are obvious ingredients to stay clear of, there are also foods that many people consume during their diets because they assume it is healthier. Salads are one of those foods. Salads are unhealthy because of the large quantity of calories that can be found in the dressing that is on the nutritious vegetables. Studies have shown that the dressings used in restaurants contain a high calorie count than a candy bar. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">It is recommended that you always order your salad dressing on the side, as you should not put more than 60 calories worth of dressing onto your healthy salad.</span></p>
<p>Many people assume that smoothies are a healthy alternative to breakfast. People believe that because they are making a smoothie with fruit, that it is automatically healthy. However, these smoothies, whether homemade or purchased, contain large amounts of carbohydrates. You should consume smoothies in moderation and try to add vegetables to it as much as possible.</p>
<p>Soy milk and almond milk are great alternatives for people that are lactose intolerant. However, these milks contain excess amounts of sugar. If you are someone who prefers the sweetened soy or almond milk, you can try to reduce the amount of sugar by adding just a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the unsweetened version.</p>
<p><strong>Sushi is one of the most surprising foods that you may want to avoid.</strong> While the tuna, salmon and other fish are extremely lean options for meals, the cream cheese or mayo that is in most tuna rolls can increase your calorie intake. Most people do over the recommended portion size for while eating sushi, as well.</p>
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