It's been stated before that controlling your diet is perhaps the most important aspect of getting into shape. You may think that involves simply eating the right kinds of foods, but there's something even more important than that; controlling your portion sizes.
A sweet tooth or a junk food craving can derail any diet plan. Try as we may to avoid them, sometimes we just feel the need to fall back on these pleasant edible comforts.
Fortunately, there are ways you can satisfy your body's desire for sugary or fatty fixes with much healthier alternatives.
Earlier this week, I made my first trip to the dentist in a few years. He complimented my oral hygiene and told me that my teeth are generally looking great. But unfortunately, I had a couple cavities, so I'll be going in next week to get drilled. Boo.
Brushing and flossing are important steps toward good dental health, but ultimately, it is ours diet that may be the most crucial component of fending off long-term issues.
If you have a hard time making it through the day without at least one or two cups of joe, you're far from alone. Here in America, our general coffee intake would have be described as overwhelming, and a new study only serves to reinforce that reality.