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Your Desire For French Fries Could Be in Your Genes
Some people (OK, a lot of people) are drawn to fattening foods. They can't resist brownie sundaes, buttery scones, and french fries. Now it seems a lack of willpower may not be the only culprit: New research shows it could be because of your genes.
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Why We Overeat: We Crave Fattening Foods
Juicy hamburgers, crispy French fries smothered in cheese, brownie sundaes topped with ice cream — why can't we say no to these fattening foods? We can't help it, according to Health magazine. Dr.
Most Fattening Foods of Spring
Winter is the most well known culprit for high calorie menu items, but Spring can definitely give it a run for its money. WebMD compiled a list of the top ten most fattening foods of Spring and your favorite Spring fare may be on the list. So check it out and remember, everything in moderation.
8 Most Fattening Foods of Fall
Fall is coming, which means so are fall yummies. In fact the chills of the evening lead me to mash up a side of red potatoes last night with dinner, and they were delish. Turns out, mashed potatoes made MSNBC's list of the eight most fattening foods of Fall.
This Is Why You're Fat Website
There are tons of websites out there devoted to helping you lose weight. They give tips on how to avoid cravings, how to eat more veggies, and how to get rid of the jiggle around your middle. They're all about hard work, commitment, sacrifice, and a lot of sweat.
Six of the Most Fattening Ice Creams
I scream. You scream. Here are six of the most fattening ice creams to make you scream.
Speak Up: Is Obesity a Lifestyle Choice?
A controversial new book called The Fattening of America ($17.79) is making claims that being overweight is becoming less of a health hazard and more of a lifestyle choice. It suggests that in the future, many people will likely continue to choose a diet and exercise regimen that leads to excess weight, since losing weight requires too much work and too many lifestyle sacrifices. Here's an exerpt from inside the cover:
"The issue is not that Americans don't care about their increasing waistlines — quite the opposite, in fact.
Why We Overeat: Stress
If you find that you overeat throughout your day, but have ruled out excessive tiredness as the cause, then you may be reaching for fattening foods because you're stressed out. According to Health magazine, chronic stress causes your body to create cortisol and insulin. These hormones increase your appetite for comfort foods which tend to be high in fat, sugar, and salt.
Jennifer Love Hewitt on the Shape of Things
Gracing October's cover of Shape magazine, Jennifer Love Hewitt looks amazingly toned and smiley in her frilly white bikini, but she has the same insecurities all women have about their bodies. She shares:
"For the most part, yeah, I'm happy with my body, but there are days when I'm like, 'Ugh! Really?
How to Prevent Overeating at Barbecues
If you're headed to a barbecue this weekend, arm yourself with these tips from fellow FitSugar readers on how to prevent overindulging on all the good eats.
- Hottpink says, "I make sure I eat a little something healthy before I go. If I arrive at the BBQ starving then I have a harder time controlling myself!!"
- "I bring something that is healthy that I know I like and try to fill up more on that.
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