Mar 28, 2013 | Fiber, Guest Bloggers, In the Media, Weight Loss
Another week of weight loss! I lost 2 1/2 lbs last week! Last Sunday, after I weighed in and wrote my column my husband and I went out to brunch! It was awesome! I ate what I wanted and it took 3 days to lose the 1 1/2 lbs I gained but it was worth it. I went right...
Mar 19, 2013 | Fiber, Groups, Guest Bloggers, In the Media, Weight Loss
Well, I’m down another 1 1/2 lbs this week. I’ve also broken 160 which is huge! This was what I weighed last February at my last physical. This was my set point and I couldn’t get below it no matter what I tried. For 2 years I saw my weight go up...
Mar 14, 2013 | Fiber, Groups, Guest Bloggers, In the Media, Weight Loss
I’m happy to report that I’ve lost weight 3 weeks in a row! This was a roller coaster week; ups and downs. I hit my personal low early in the week maintained it for a couple of days and then bounced back up by 1 1/2 lbs. I got on the scale this morning and...
Jan 30, 2013 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, In the Media, Legumes, Research
Legumes Improve Heart Risk, Glycemic Control Low-glycemic beans, peas and lentils are also linked to lower blood pressure. Previous research has shown that legumes — beans, peas and lentils — can help fight heart disease by improving cholesterol. Now, a new study...
Dec 11, 2012 | Fiber, Legumes, Recipes, Soup, Weight Loss
At the iDiet, we are big fans of fiber. In fact, eating fiber — high fiber cereals, intact grains, and legumes — can give you the edge you need to lose weight without feeling hungry. There’s a wide variety of fiber available and we encourage you to experiment. Our...