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If you’re like most people, you probably love the occasional carb fix. However, certain carbs can tend to leave you feeling uncomfortably full and sluggish. According to Mayo Clinic, switching to a low carb diet may be beneficial for weight loss because it lowers insulin levels, causing the body to burn stored fat for energy. We’ve came up with a list low carb swaps to lighten up your favorite meals and snacks. Of course, the idea of ditching some of your favorite carbs might feel daunting. But it doesn’t have to! There are some fantastic substitutes that you may love even more. The best part is, they can all fit into your Nutrisystem program ! Living a Low Carb Lifestyle? 10 Tips for Success Read More Here are eight low carb swaps that you need in your kitchen: 1. Quinoa for Rice Due to their similarities in texture and consistency, chances are you won’t even notice this swap. Actually, many people prefer the slightly nutty flavor that quinoa adds to their dishes. Though i...

September is always a reminder of fresh starts, but also of much busier schedules that bring on many fall weight loss traps. But there are also many reasons why fall is a great time to lose weight. The cool crisp weather is nature’s invitation to be outside. It seems like you can walk faster and longer when there’s a little nip in the air. It’s also harvest time for fall vegetables and fruits. Still, autumn certainly does not come without its obstacles. 8 Simple Swaps for a Healthier Fall Read More Here are five fall weight loss traps you might face and the best way to lose weight despite them: 1. Crazy busy schedules. No more lazy summer days, not to mention vacation days. The kids are back to school—and to music lessons, after-school sports and extra-curricular activities—just to name a few. Mom and dad’s taxi service is officially back up and running. It’s tough to stick to a diet and exercise plan when you have so much to do. Not only does stress set up a cascade of horm...

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Although they are both root vegetables, look and taste similar, sweet potatoes and yams aren’t even cousins. In fact, sweet potatoes are members of the same family as morning glories, while yams count as part of their family lilies and grasses. To make it more confusing, not only are sweet potatoes not potatoes, what’s labeled as a yam in your local market is probably a sweet potato, actually. Most real yams are grown in Africa and may only be available in markets selling international foods. There are hundreds of different kinds of sweet potatoes that come in colors ranging from white to pale orange, to deep orange inside. There are even some purple varieties. Here are some popular varieties of sweet potatoes: The Covington In North Carolina, where sweet potatoes are a big crop, this is very popular. It’s rose-colored on the outside and has an orange flesh that’s super sweet. You may have served it on Thanksgiving. The O’Henry This sweet potato variety, on the other hand, loo...

Don’t wait for New Year’s Day. The start of fall is the ideal time to embark on a crisp, cool journey to weight loss success. Why? The unpredictability of summer barbecue fare is over, as are the splurges of summer vacation. It’s time to focus on yourself, your food choices and your health. We put together a list of reasons to embrace the bracing chill of fall as the start of your weight loss victory. 7 Vegetables That Taste Best in Fall Read More Here are six reasons why autumn is the best time to drop pounds: 1. Fall is all about routine. The kids are back in school, which means getting back into a routine. Getting up for the bus, packing lunches, after-school activities and scheduled bedtimes. This also makes fall a great time to create new routines and solidify new, healthy habits of your own. According to Jamesclear.com, one way to help cement these new routines is by doing something called “habit stacking,” where a new habit is paired with one you’re already doing. D...