Learn How to Eat More and Weigh Less (Yes, Really!)

July 09, 2020 "Meaning comes from what you believe, value and understand about yourself and the world around you. By finding meaning and purpose in your life, you can have more joy and less stress each day." — Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P. Healthy Eating Food energy density: Feel full on fewer calories So what exactly is energy density? Simply put, it's the number of calories in the amount or weight of food you eat. Foods that don't have a lot of calories packed into each bite — such as fruits and vegetables — are low in energy density. They also tend to be low in fat and high in water or fiber content. Foods high in energy density pack a lot of calories into a small volume of food; these include fatty foods, such as many fast foods, and foods high in sugar, such as soda and candy. This is why you can eat a lot more low-energy-dense foods for fewer calories. Sound good? Read on to see how this nutrition concept can impact your weight-loss success. Learn more about food energy density » Healthy Body Benefits Balance exercises to keep you fit Your ability to balance is key for maintaining a healthy, functioning body. And it's especially important as you age because it helps you prevent injuries and maintain independence. The good news is you can work on your balancing skills at home, or even in line at the grocery store. Read on for balance exercise ideas and pointers. Get these stay-fit tips » Today's Fitness Tip Are you working out hard enough? Aim for at least moderate intensity when you exercise, which can be indicated by faster breathing and breaking into a light sweat after 10 minutes of activity. If you're still not sure you're working hard enough, try the talk test: If you can carry on a conversation but you can't sing, you're probably exercising in the moderate-intensity range. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2020 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014