4 Myths About Metabolism Debunked
Your metabolism, or, more correctly, your metabolic rate, determines the amount of time it takes for you to break down food into portions your cells can utilize for energy. This catabolic reaction is what most dieters are concerned with, and the Orlando weight loss experts at Svelte Medical Weight Loss have heard several different “truths” […]
Do You Know Which Fats are Good and Which are Not?
The mounting debate between “good” fats and “bad” fats may very well be transforming into a new discussion of healthy foods versus unhealthy foods. Yes, not fats, but foods. The four prevalent forms of fat – trans fats, saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, and polyunsaturated fats – are either added to products or occur naturally in […]
The Proper Way to Read Nutrition Labels
The box of crackers you are holding in the supermarket is described as “low calorie.” What does that mean? Low calorie compared to other crackers? Perhaps to cookies? You reach for a container of mixed nuts and realize a serving size contains 230 calories. Since it is a small can, you figure it could possibly […]
Unique Healthy Foods
This is our list of unique healthy foods Picture this. You are at your local supermarket, you pick out a good head of broccoli, a honeydew melon, fresh corn. Everything is going smoothly. Then you notice an odd-looking, unappealing, root thing mixed in with the vegetables section? The name is as ambiguous as the object. […]
Do You Know Which Oils are Good for You and Which are Not?
When it comes to your health, you believe you are a pretty informed consumer. You know the difference between good and bad cholesterol and understand that some fats are beneficial while others should be eaten in only small quantities. What you may not realize, however, is the range of omega-3 fatty acids on the market. […]
How to Stay Svelte on Vacation
Vacation time includes stops en route at convenience stores where your family traditionally rummages the aisles looking for the perfect in-car snack. Generally, these snacks are highly processed and loaded with sugars and fats. To increase the likelihood of maintaining your weight rather than gaining weight while away from the comforts of home, give the […]
How to Make Your Diet a Way of Life
The term “diet” generally has negative connotations and brings to mind images of someone eating celery and drinking water. However, a more exact definition of diet is the type of food a person regularly consumes. Your diet may consist of oatmeal for breakfast, an apple and peanut butter for a snack, a salad for lunch, […]
Are You Eating These Top 4 Foods?
Food fads come and go. Some foods, however, never go out of style, especially if they can trick your body into thinking you have eaten something fabulous and high calorie. The Orlando weight loss professionals at Svelte Medical Weight Loss have found four of those perfect nutritious, filling, and delicious foods for you. Berries: Blueberries, […]
5 Secrets to Rocking That Bikini
5 Steps to Getting Bikini Ready Winter is a time of comfort. Much of the country is draped in fleece and jackets, and the calories consumed in the form of doughnuts and cookies are easily tucked away, hidden from view. Summer invites much warmer temperatures and much fewer articles of clothing. The leaders in weight […]
How Alcohol Affects Weight Loss
Did you know that consuming alcohol can wreck havoc on diets, and the caloric part isn’t the only part to be concerned about. Svelte, leaders in Orlando weight loss, share why alcohol can truly be a diet buster. To reach your weight loss goal, avoid alcohol as it impairs your judgement in making healthy dietary […]