Health Insights

Research shows many factors can influence what you eat. People tend to eat all of what they put on their plate. Increasing portion sizes are thought to contribute to overeating and unwanted weight gain. Therefore, portion control can help prevent overindulging. Obesity is a fast-growing epidemic, as more people than ever are struggling to control their weight. Here are some tips for m …

While there are countless diets and supplements out there that promise weight loss, nothing beats directly changing your eating habits. This starts with the portions that you eat. Indeed, in a previous post here at Portions Master, we’ve stated that the road towards achieving weight loss and other health goals is paved with "portion control" or consuming the correct portion sizes for every n …

There is no single weight loss plan for everyone. This is a fact that many people seem to overlook when they sign up for strict fitness regimens or jump into fad diets. We all lose weight differently due to differences in our biology. Men and women, for example, differ significantly when it comes to losing weight, maintaining muscle, and preventing chronic disease. A weight-loss approach …

Does apple cider vinegar boost your immune system? Around the world, people are waking up to apple cider vinegar as a superfood. Not only is it loaded with vitamins for immune health, but it also contains proteins, acetic acid, and gut-friendly microbes that keep their bad cousins from infiltrating your internal organs. But apple cider vinegar used as a medicine and food is not a modern-d …