2015/07/25
Bacon is one of the most favorite foods in the U.S., but recent reports and studies have been highlighting its negative effects on your health. This includes the revelation that nearly 70% of the calories in bacon are purely fat, and half of those fats are saturated. In addition to this, every ounce of bacon you consume in a meal adds at least 30 mg of cholesterol to your diet. In case you are eating the traditional combo of bacon and eggs, the cholesterol level will be higher. These are among the foremost reasons why you shouldn’t eat bacon anymore, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. Some of the health problems you can face as a result […]
2015/07/11
No one wants to put a lot of time and effort into diets that make you gain weight. They would rather put all of that time and effort into losing weight and it can be very sad and depressing to put in all of that work and end up not seeing results. Here are some of the diets that make you gain weight, rather than losing it, and which you should make sure to stay away from. Diets that have you starve yourself There are a lot of diets out there that can ask you to almost starve the body in the hopes of losing weight. They want the calories to be really low so that you are forcing your […]
2015/07/03
If you are diet-conscious and want to consume “weight-friendly” food, try salmon. It is one food item that will definitely help you lose more weight. This is because its nutrient-dense nature will prove simpler for you to work into your everyday goals, and also because it is not loaded with protein. Additionally, a great benefit of salmon is it contains omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for weight loss. Here are some more reasons why salmon is one food that could help you lose more weight: It is Loaded with Nutrients but Low on Calories The real challenge of cutting calories is getting all the right nutrients your body needs while decreasing your calorie consumption. This is where salmon is […]
2015/06/15
Building lean muscle is the ultimate goal. As a principle, an increase in lean muscle can help you lose weight and look toned. If you want a perfect body, this is the first step to achieving it. However, know that to build lean muscle, you need a lot of discipline. Muscle growth cannot be achieved only by training. If your goal is to gain 5 lbs. muscle mass, then you need to eat a lot of protein, carbohydrates and even fats (good fats). However, it is not as easy as eating anything and everything you can get your hands on. That is why we must fight this battle for our body and learn how to build lean muscle fast. Modify […]
2015/05/31
Eating right can be a challenging thing when you think through all the foods that you should be eating throughout your day. Planning for meals and snacks may seem hard enough, and then when you have to take into consideration the appropriate serving size of each of these foods, it becomes even more complex. Though it does require effort in the way of weighing out your food or being in control of your portions, this ensures that you get the right amount of the nutrients that you need. You want to be in control of this also because it means that you don’t overdo it, and that is why balance is an important thing. If you aren’t sure of what […]
2015/05/22
The risks and side effects of a poor diet are numerous. After all, food is our major source of nutrition. The side effects are the same, whether you eat unhealthy all your life or for just two weeks. If you eat unhealthy and don’t burn any calories, these excess calories will accumulate in your body and will lead to weight gain. This increase in weight will automatically increase the risk of disease and disability. Therefore, we can clearly establish that an unhealthy diet affects both your mental and physical health. Some of the side effects of a poor diet for two weeks are high blood pressure, diabetes, constipation, joint and muscle pain. You should be able to clearly understand the […]
2015/05/17
Should You Detox Diet While Taking Phentramin-D? When you decide to take a weight management pill to help support your weight loss efforts, you might think that it’s all that you need to get the results you want. Well, even though these supplements can help you feel a boost in energy and focus, they can deliver optimal results only when they are combined with healthy lifestyle changes that include a nutritious, low-calorie, portion-controlled diet and a consistent exercise routine that burns fat and calories while building strength. Plus, when you change your lifestyle for the better for the long run, you can continue maintaining your weight with greater ease. Many people wonder if one step towards greater health and well-being […]
2015/05/07
If pizza is one of your favorite meals and you simply can’t live without it, we have good news for you. There are many healthy pizza recipes you can try, one of which we will share with you here. You can create mock pizzas using healthy ingredients that will allow you to cut the calories by a good measure and still enjoy pizzas that taste delicious. You will not believe when we tell you how easy these pizzas are to make using just a few ingredients. The pizza crust usually contains a lot of calories and carbohydrates. However, this recipe we are going to share with you is a healthy and delicious version of a traditional pizza crust. So, let’s […]
2015/05/01
The reason many people fail in their weight loss plans is because they have no idea how to start a healthy diet and as a result they end up depriving themselves to a point where they cannot take it any longer. We have seen many diets fail simply because of this one mistake that people make. Creating and maintaining a balance is extremely crucial when it comes to losing weight. When you start eating clean in order to lose weight, what you need to keep in mind is the fact that in order to stay at a healthy weight, you have to eat in a similar manner throughout your life. The moment you get back to eating as you did […]
2015/04/24
One of the biggest problems with losing weight is giving up your favorite foods. Who likes to eat lettuce leaves and grilled chicken all day long when you can have Buffalo wings and giant servings of soda. However, we all do want to lose weight and as a result, if we really want to get to our target and maintain that weight level, we must make lettuce leaves and grilled chicken a part of our lives. Well, of course this is easier said than done. We try and try and always end up indulging, even when we start with the utmost conviction.