You Won’t Lose Weight with Veggies on a Side Plate

Fruit and vegetable consumption is a critical part of a healthy diet, and is often recommended for weight loss plans. However, a recent survey of weight loss literature found that simply increasing fruit and vegetable intake without restricting total calories or removing unhealthy foods from your diet had no effect on weight loss. PositiveTip: To…

Sleep Loss In African American and Hispanics Affects Eating Habits and Weight

Nearly 30% of Hispanic men and African American women under 40 years of age sleep less than 5 hours a day. Recent research shows that this amount of sleep is associated with a higher BMI and higher caloric intake, with more calories coming from sweets and saturated fats.PositiveTip: Sleep lessens our perceived stress and allows for better…