2017/08/15
3 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure for Improved Health hen your doctor tells you it’s time to lower your blood pressure, you may be afraid that the only thing you can do is to take a prescription medication. While this may still be recommended, particularly at the start, there are actually a number of things you can do to naturally reduce your pressure levels. The reason is that there are several natural functions of your body that will lower your blood pressure for you as long as you keep them up. It is a matter of sticking to certain healthy lifestyle changes. While you may not have been motivated enough to keep them up before, allow your risk of […]
2017/07/28
3 Tips to Kick the Fast Food Habit Trying to turn your health and weight in a better direction can mean that you need to heat more nutritious meals and kick the fast food habit. That said, just like any habit, this one can be tough to break. Still, there are ways to make it easier to kick the fast food habit. You just need to follow the right tips and be dedicated to sticking to them in some very positive and creative ways. No matter why you’ve been choosing fast food as your meal or snack option, it is possible to reduce the amount of it that you’re eating. Consider the following 3 tips to kick the fast food […]
2017/06/28
The Top 10 Sources of Unhealthy Fats You already know that unhealthy fats are bad for your overall health, not just your weight. But what are the top 10 sources of unhealthy fats? The biggest sources of unhealthy fats: 1. Dairy Dairy contains unhealthy saturated fats, so minimize or eliminate foods like butter, sour cream, ice cream, and shortening, as well as fatty milk and cheese. 2. Meat Another one of the top sources of unhealthy fats is meat, such as lamb, pork, beef, etc. And you might think that you can avoid these fats by consuming poultry, but poultry contains saturated fat as well. 3. Fried Foods If a food contains partially hydrogenated oils, it contains trans fats, which […]
2017/04/27
Is Your Weight Loss Diet Weakening Your Teeth? When you’re trying to lose weight, it can be easy to forget about every goal aside from the number on the scale. The choices you make in terms of what you eat and how you exercise can have an impact on many other parts of your body. Though you may not expect it, one of those affected parts may be your teeth. Many of the most popular weight loss strategies – including those considered to be some of the healthiest – aren’t as kind to our teeth and gums as we would like. For instance, while fruit is an excellent food to include in a healthy diet, it is frequently blended into […]
2017/04/07
How to Start an Eco-Friendly Eating Plan What you eat every day has a big impact not only upon your health, but also upon the environment. This is why so many people today are focusing on making the best choices for their bodies and the planet. If you are ready to also embark upon an eco-friendly eating plan, it is easier than you probably think. Continue reading to learn how you can get started. Purchase Organic Whenever Possible More and more organic options are hitting farmers markets and supermarket shelves all over the world every day, so take advantage of this. The growing demand for pure and clean foods that haven’t been adulterated by pesticides and herbicides is allowing more […]
2017/03/29
Sugar Source Comparison..Which is Healthiest? These days, sweeteners have come to develop a bad name. That said, regardless of what you think of sugars as a whole, there are certain options that are definitely better than others. By conducting a sugar source comparison, you can better understand your sweeteners. This will allow you to make more informed and healthy choices. Before you get started with a sugar source comparison, it’s important to recognize that there are actually dozens upon dozens of different options. Therefore, it’s better to understand the ones you are most likely to use. That way, you can know whether or not they are worth keeping or whether it’s time to start looking for alternatives. So […]
2017/02/28
These Healthy Cottage Cheese Recipes Will Turn You Into a Fan! If you are already a fan of cottage cheese, these recipes will make you fall further in love with this yummy treat. And if you are not a big fan, these healthy cottage cheese recipes are sure to turn you into an enthusiast. Give these recipes a try, as they are sure to please you and your entire family. Berry Mouse This berry mouse is high in protein and really tasty, so it is just as good for you as it is healthy for your body. Plus, it is easy to make and you can whip it up rather quickly so you can enjoy it as a snack or […]
2017/02/02
Year after year, the DASH Diet is rated the top diet to follow for overall health. If you’re wondering why, below are 7 reasons the DASH Diet is consistently rated #1. Dash Diet Benefits: 1. You Can Really Lower Your Blood Pressure Hypertension is a common health problem, but if you’re able to follow the DASH Diet closely, you’ll be able to lower your blood pressure within a matter of weeks. So if you want to avoid taking prescriptions, you can heal your body with nutrition by following this plan. 2. A Strong Plant-Based Foundation Another one of the reasons the DASH Diet is consistently rated #1 is because it focuses on helping you eat a diet that’s all natural […]
2017/02/01
10 Ways to Include Healthy Fat in Your Diet Following years upon years of being told we should cut fat out of our diet, we now find ourselves looking for ways to include healthy fat in our diets once again. As it turns out, the vast majority of the research suggesting that low fat diets are good for weight loss are flawed or shortsighted. Instead, doctors are recommending that we find ways to include healthy fat in our diets. We need this macronutrient in appropriate amounts in order to absorb certain vitamins and minerals. In fact, dietary fat is an important part of being able to lose stored body fat. Of course, knowing the right ways to include healthy fat […]
2017/01/05
It’s Time to Reshape Your View of What Healthy Dieting Really Looks Like With so many fad diets and all of the so-called experts out there claiming that they have the best solution for your weight loss goals, it can be difficult to figure out what healthy dieting really looks like. To help you figure it all out, check out the outline below so you can start making the right choices for your overall health, as well as your weight. What Healthy Dieting Does NOT Look Like Extreme low-calorie diets are certainly not what healthy dieting looks like. The same goes for deprivation diets, as the last thing you should be doing is preventing your body from receiving the nutrients […]