2016/11/23
Are These Yo-Yo Dieting Causes Making Your Weight Bounce? You probably already know that yo-yo dieting is bad for you. The inconsistency in your efforts will throw your body into a state of confusion, and your metabolism will suffer as a result. But are the following yo-yo dieting causes really to blame for making your weight bounce up and down? Keep reading to learn more so you can start making the right dieting decisions for your health and wellness. Skipping Meals One of the main reasons behind the yo-yo effect, and one of the main yo-yo dieting causes is the habit of skipping meals. This causes your body to be deprived of the calories that are necessary for energy throughout […]
2016/09/23
World Vegetarian Day: The Benefits of Going Vegetarian October 1st is World Vegetarian Day, and it is the perfect opportunity try a variety of delicious plant-based meals, as well as learn more about what it takes to be a vegetarian and the benefits that this diet can provide. A lot of research has been coming out recently regarding the health benefits of a plant-based diet, as well as the dangers of following a traditional meat and dairy based diet. So even just cutting back on your meat and dairy consumption will make a positive difference. However, with so many people going vegetarian all over the world today, there are so many options at the grocery store that will ensure […]
2016/09/01
How to Create Low Calorie Lentil Recipes You’ll Want Again and Again Lentils have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. If you’re looking for low calorie lentil recipes, then you may be surprised to find that you have several millennia’s worth of options. They have become exceptionally common in Asian, Mediterranean and Indian cuisines and are extremely adaptable. It’s easy to work them into a spectrum of recipes. These small legumes are huge in dietary fiber, but they are also high in protein, magnesium and even folate. They are often considered a top source of meatless protein. This makes low calorie lentil recipes a great idea regardless of whether you are vegan, vegetarian or […]
2016/07/28
Healthier Vegan Alternatives to Your Favorite Meaty Meals For many people, nothing says “meal” like “meat,” and for others, nothing says “healthy” quite like “vegan.” So the question is, can you eat healthier vegan versions of your favorite meaty meals without sacrificing any of the taste you love? Of course you can, and here are some great healthier vegan alternatives you can try today. Quinoa Tacos Tacos wouldn’t be tacos without ground beef, right? Wrong. You can make vegan tacos that taste just as good as the ground beef you’re used to, without sacrificing taste or texture. The secret is in a tiny grain called quinoa, which packs a lot of nutrition. Simply cook up a dry cup of quinoa […]
2016/07/04
You hear about harmful foods all the time, but are some foods really poison after all, or is everyone overreacting when they tell you to avoid consuming certain foods? The truth is that there are some foods that really can act like poison in your system. And the longer that you consume those foods, the more you’re putting yourself at a greater risk for a variety of health problems in the long run. Check out the list below and then check your kitchen to see if you have any of these foods that you should actually avoid eating regularly. Tuna Tuna absorbs mercury from its ocean environment, and as pollution continues to escalate throughout the world, particularly in the oceans […]
2016/06/17
Should You Take Garcinia Cambogia to Lose Weight? If you have been searching for weight loss products and supplements that will help you make your weight loss journey a faster and easier one, you have likely come across some claims that Garcinia cambogia is a fantastic supplement that you can try. But is this natural option really effective, and should you be using Garcinia cambogia to lose weight? Before you spend money on this product, you should continue reading to get all of the facts. What Is Garcinia Cambogia? Garcinia cambogia is a sweet, small tropical fruit that contains an acid that is similar to the citric acid found in lemons and oranges. The acid is known as hydroxycitric acid […]
2016/05/27
Is the Nordic Diet Effective for Weight Loss? The latest weight loss eating trend in Europe has now become the Nordic Diet, which many people are also calling the Viking Diet or simply “eating like a Viking”. But is this strategy actually something that can help to promote health and fat loss or is it only the latest in a long line of different fads that are continually moving into – and out of – the dieting marketplace? To answer that question, your first step is to know what the Nordic Diet actually is. Overall, it is based on traditional eating patterns from Scandinavia, with influences from several of the countries in that region. It is typically high in fish, […]
2016/04/22
The Worst Processed Foods for Weight Loss Not a day goes by when we aren’t consuming over-processed, nutrient-stripped foods oozing with preservatives that are detrimental to our health. In our fast life with the accessibility of ready-made frozen pizzas and canned tunas, there is rarely anything organic or healthy that is going into our bodies. Worse are the increasing obesity demographics as the decades go by. Every time you munch on those sugary delights known as donuts, having your morning breakfast of boxed cereals, or your lunch from your favorite hot dog stand, you are unknowingly signing yourself up to thousands of calories a day and consuming weight-inducing trans fats, monosodium salts, or high-fructose corn syrup, that are all used […]
2016/04/14
Eat More Pulses to Speed Up Weight Loss A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical nutrition has revealed that you may be able to speed up weight loss if you add pulses such as beans, chickpeas and lentils to your diet. The research revealed that adding another serving of pulses to your regular meals can help to boost body fat loss even if that’s the only change you make to what you’re eating. The study that looked into pulses as a way to speed up weight loss was an analysis of 21 different clinical trials that had already been conducted and that involved the participation of 940 adults. Throughout the trials, the dieters were given one serving […]
2016/04/01
Satisfying and Healthy Soup Options Filling and warm, healthy soup can be a fantastic option for a lunch or dinner on a cold winter day but it’s also perfect for brisk spring days when the mercury isn’t interested in rising very high. The key is to make sure that you’re eating a healthful option that will be packed with flavor and that will satisfy your hunger without spiking your calorie intake. If you’re looking for healthy soup options, then the first thing you’ll need to accept is that you’re not likely to find it in a can on the shelf at the grocery store. Those options are packed with ingredients that you can’t even pronounce let alone knowing what they […]