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
Top Energy Bite Recipes for a Healthy Snack Energy bite recipes are taking off in popularity as we come to realize that most energy bars and drinks really aren’t very good for us and certainly do more harm than good for a weight loss diet. While many of us like to reach for sweets when we hit that mid-afternoon slump, those are pretty harmful, too. Therefore, making your own energy bite recipes can help you to be sure that you have something to give you a boost when you need it. They’ll help you to satisfy that sweetness craving and feel better at the same time. Truly great energy bite recipes help you to steer clear of sugar and […]
2017/03/15
Meat and Health: The Facts From a Medical Standpoint More and more research is released all the time about meat and health, with many studies proving that meat isn’t all that good for you after all. But what are the facts from a medical standpoint? Continue reading to learn more about what doctors have had to say about meat and health, and to discover how to make the right decisions for your long-term wellbeing. The Increased Risk of Illness When You Eat Too Much Meat The Western diet is packed with meat, poultry, and seafood, but a study that recruited nearly 100,000 individuals has found that a plant-based diet could actually cut your risk of heart disease down by […]
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 […]
2016/12/17
Are There Any Carb Cycling Health Risks? Before you jump onboard the latest eating craze, you might find yourself benefiting from learning about carb cycling health risks. After all, changing your diet in any way can come with certain risks. However, this is a notably more drastic change than you are likely to experience than cutting back on the number of cookies you eat in a day. Before taking on any kind of major diet change, it’s important to speak with your doctor. He or she will be able to discuss the carb cycling health risks that you may experience if this is the type of eating strategy you pursue. The reason carb cycling health risks exist is in the […]
2016/11/17
4 Incredibly Useful Healthy Cooking Gifts Anyone Can Appreciate We’d all love to include more healthy meals into our regular days. The problem is that they typically take a lot of prep because most nutritious meals aren’t something you can take out of your freezer and nuke in the microwave. That said, the right healthy cooking gifts can make a difference in anybody’s ability to cook more healthfully. The majority of restaurant and take-out meals have far more calories and sodium than meals you’d make at home. The majority of instant meals you make have more calories and sodium than those you’d make from scratch. But who has the time? Make a difference in the life of someone you love […]
2016/10/14
Fall Outdoor Safety Tips to Keep in Mind During Workouts As the weather cools down, exercising outdoors becomes a fantastic opportunity. This practice is particularly beneficial when you follow the right fall outdoor safety tips. The reason is that it helps you to take advantage of everything the season has to offer while avoiding injury. The reason you should learn fall outdoor safety tips now and make sure you get into your exercise program is that it is the ideal time to build fitness habits. The holiday season isn’t long off. This represents the time of year when people are most likely to gain weight. If you get into the right habits early on, you’ll be prepared to resist the […]
2016/10/08
Why Some Nutritionists Tell You to Stop Counting Calories What you need to do to lose weight can get really confusing. Some experts would tell you to count calories in order to keep track of just how many calories you are eating and how many you need to burn to slim down. Other experts, though, including nutritionists, will tell you to stop counting calories. Why would they tell you to do that when so many people are telling you to do the opposite? Keep reading for the answer to this question. More Calories Don’t Necessarily Mean More Weight Gain Put simply, the research has proven that consuming more calories does not necessarily mean that you will end up gaining more […]