Nutrition 101 – Fiber
You probably know that fiber is important to good health, but do you know if you are getting enough? Even with the availability of fiber rich foods to choose from, Americans don't eat enough . [...]
Nutrition 101 – Water
Why Is Water So Important To Our Health Water is fundamental to all life on Earth and clean water is essential to our health. We can survive without food for about 5 weeks, but our lives would end in 3-5 days without water.
How to Ignore the Quitter in Your Head
Do you struggle with focus? Are you overwhelmed by trying to do too much? Do you often think, “I have to be that perfect all the time and any slip up just means I’m a failure and shouldn’t even bother trying?” Do you get discouraged when you waste all your willpower trying to do 100 things perfect instead of one thing better? Do you quit when you can’t see your own progress through all the distractions? If this sounds like you - Here are some of the tools to help you stay focused on your journey.
What’s the Best Carb, Protein and Fat Breakdown for Weight Loss?
Carbohydrates, Protein or Fat: What makes the most sense to adjust? When it comes to choosing what to eat more of and what to cut back on for weight loss, consider first what you want to achieve. The goal of losing weight is to reduce fat stores while preserving, or even adding, lean tissue—what we refer to as muscle. Read More:
Why Protein is King For Weight Loss
As you undergo your weight loss journey, you might question why protein is so prized. How does it really help you lose weight? Here are 5 reasons why protein can be your weight loss pal:
In A Stalemate With The Scale?
If you’ve ever experienced a weight-loss plateau, you know the disappointment of stepping on the scale after another week of eating well and exercising only to see the same exact number as the week before. The truth is, weight-loss plateaus happen to almost everyone trying to lose weight. In order to overcome one, it’s important first to understand why they occur. Here are three contributing factors that can lead to a stalemate with the scale:
Gain the Confidence to Work Out
Too embarrassed to exercise? You're far from alone. Try on these ideas to boost your confidence and reach your fitness goals.
Get Your Healthy Resolutions Back on Track
If you find yourself wavering on your resolutions, and the winter weather has you hibernating, you're not alone. When the cold strikes, it's easy to curl up under a blanket and let your New Year's resolutions slide. remember that sometimes you need a plan B. Rather than beat yourself up, formulate an action plan to get back on track.
Dr. Kuri & Associates – We believe In New Beginnings!
After receiving numerous requests from prospective patients, we are pleased to announce that starting in early 2015, Dr. Kuri & Associates will be making available an additional Bariatric procedure, the Gastric Sleeve.
The Twelve Pounds Of Christmas
Well it's starting again! The food police are out in force this year. This is the time of year when all your well meaning relatives, co-workers and friends start in with there not so helpful comments about what you should or should not be eating. There is nothing like gathering with family and friends for a holiday meal and a side of guilt. Take a deep breath.... OK, now let it out slow.... Well in honor of anyone that has had to deal with the Food Police during the holidays or anytime for that matter, I have a little rendition of the Twelve Days Of Christmas for you. Have fun with it and
How To Choose A Health And Fitness Tracker
Whether you're keeping track of your current health status, starting a fitness program, or training for a fitness competition, there's an activity or health tracker to fit your needs. Learn about the available options to find the right tracker for your health goals.
Intuitive Eating – Part 1 Introduction – What Is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive Eating is another piece of the weight management puzzle. Intuitive Eating goes hand in hand with mindful eating and the two together will help you develop a better more natural relationship with your body and food. The Interesting thing about intuitive eating is we all at one time had the ability to do it automatically. This is the introduction to a seven part series on Intuitive Eating.
