December 30, 2015

It’s round and holds your food, and it could be key to keeping you from overeating. Health experts say using a plate for everything you eat including snacks can help prevent mindless eating and extra calories. Using smaller plates can also help you eat less because it takes less food to make the plate look full. Source Link
 
That cup of coffee or caffeinated drink at night can literally stop the clock on your body. New research found that nighttime caffeine can reset the body’s internal clock by about 40 minutes, delaying the surge of melatonin that triggers the start of the sleep cycle. It’s not clear if daytime caffeine use has the same effect. Source Link
 
More fruits and veggies on your plate can mean less pounds on the scale. A 24-year study found that people who ate more fruits and vegetables had a lower risk of excessive weight gain. But the study showed that eating starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn and peas was linked with weight gain. Source Link