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Some dieters avoid protein because many protein-rich foods are high in fat and calories. But there are healthy ways to get protein in your diet and still lose weight. Use these tips to eat the right amount of protein for weight loss and good health.Will Protein Help You Lose Weight?People usually expect to get hungry when they go on a diet to lose weight. But if you eat more protein, losing weight doesn't necessarily mean going hungry.Sarah Berndt, MS, RD, CD, CPT is a registered dietitian and certified personal trainer. She explains that not only does protein improve satiety—that feeling...

Healthy meals start at the grocery store, but shopping can also spell diet disasters. A busy store with an endless array of options can lead to unhealthy impulse buys, frustration finding what you need, and forgetting essential ingredients. Planning and preparation are vital to sticking with a healthy eating plan. These tips can make it easier for you to buy healthier foods and save a little money.Make a PlanBefore you head to the store, think about the meals you want to prepare for the next few days and make a list of the ingredients you need for each dish. To...

Cereal can be the centerpiece of a healthy breakfast that includes complex carbohydrates, fruit, protein, and dairy. But you have to be choosy to find the healthiest breakfast cereals and avoid processed grains, sugars, and fat.The breakfast cereal aisle at the grocery store is loaded with colorful boxes featuring cute characters to attract kids. They also are tagged with claims such as "whole grains" or "reduced sugar" aimed to reassure adults. In fact, many of them are still just puffed candy in a box, with a few vitamins added to make them seem healthful. How do you know which ones...

If you’ve ever plucked a blackberry off a bush or fried up a fish you caught in a lake, you’ve dipped a toe into the world of wild food. Though the food system in the first world focuses on filling our plates via domesticated sources, there’s actually a lot to be said for sourcing and consuming foods found in the wild. In fact, some wild foods come with some surprising health benefits! (And you don’t have to be a hunter-gatherer to experience them.)However, there are also some important concerns about the safety of eating non-domesticated fruits, veggies, and meats. Here’s...

Un buen remedio casero para ayudar a controlar la presión arterial alta es tomar el jugo de limón con agua de coco o consumir las cápsulas de ajo diariamente porque estos ingredientes poseen propiedades que ayudan a controlar la tensión arterial.Aunque estos remedios caseros son útiles para complementar el tratamiento para la presión arterial alta, sólo deben tomarse con el conocimiento del cardiólogo, ya que no sustituyen los medicamentos recetados por el médico.1. Agua de ajoEl agua de ajo es una excelente forma de regular la presión arterial debido a que estimula la producción de óxido nítrico, que es un...