At Nestle Health Science, we know that maintaining your OPTIFAST weight loss is important. We also know that it’s not always easy to know which foods are best to include in your meals. We’ve listed several foods below that can help you maintain your weight and better manage your blood glucose level...
Tools for success
• Understand the principles of mindful eating and how it can help you change the way you eat.
• Use the principles of mindfulness to increase awareness of your feelings and thoughts during meal planning, food preparation, and eating.
• Learn the hunger and satiety scale and use ...
You are a special person with wonderful qualities and talents. You deserve to treat yourself well with a positive attitude every day.
Concentrate on Your Best Qualities
What do you like best about yourself? Maybe it’s your great sense of humor, your skills on the piano, or your ability to paint li...
Assessing Your Weight Management Skills
For some people, managing their weight seems effortless and requires little in the way of conscious attention or planning. Most of us, however, need to devote time and energy to this task. For some, it can feel like a full-time job.
Congratulations on your w...
Water is the largest single component of the human body as it accounts for approximately 60% of an adult’s total body weight! It is an essential element for all body tissues whether intra or extracellular.
Water serves in several key functions in the human body as a:...
Eating well is essential for people living with diabetes. Incorporating healthy foods into your diet is critical. By being mandated to remain at home, most of us are likely to burn far fewer calories than we usually do simply by reducing our physical activity, causing your blood sugar swings.
These...
Tools for success
Recognize factors that can disrupt natural sleep cycles and lead to obesity and chronic diseases
Identify sleep habits that can improve your sleep and contribute to long term weight management
There’s Nothing Like a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep provides restorative functions like mu...
A strong and healthy immune system is important all year round. When cold and flu season hits, it’s especially important to make sure your body has everything it needs to give you extra protection.
There are a number of lifestyle habits you can make to boost your immune system and keep your body on...
Many people suffer from being overweight, it is a problem because it does not only affect the person’s external appearance, but their general health as well since it can be the underlying cause of some diseases. That is why it is necessary to follow a diet that helps in obtaining the ideal weight a...
Before you joined the Program, how did your eating style compare with the 2015 Dietary Guidelines recommendation to choose a variety of nutrient rich foods among various food groups like whole grains, no fat and low fat dairy, fruit, vegetables, lean meats and poultry, beans and peas, nuts and seeds...
Are you overweight and feel like it is impossible to reach your ideal weight? Don’t worry, you are not alone! Statistics provided by the World Health Organization confirm that the rate of obesity among adults in the Middle East has nearly tripled since 1975, and that many Arab countries rank high in...
Understand your body image
If you’re fighting a negative or false body image, it’s important to acknowledge it, understand its roots, come to terms with your true appearance, and – if you’re losing weight - gradually adjust to your new body.
Know when you’re at risk of regaining weight
Once you’v...
Communication is… incredibly important. It’sa bridge to building relationships, and the glue that holds them together. Good communication skills can enhance all aspects of your life, and even help you manage your weight....
