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 […]
2016/08/08
How to Get Washboard Abs Fast There are a number of things that you need to know if you want to get washboard abs. The first thing is that abs may be built in the gym. The second thing is that they won’t be visible unless you make the right choices in the kitchen. Remember that getting great abdominals isn’t just a matter of building the muscle. You must also remove the layer of fat on top of them so the muscle will be visible. If you want to get washboard abs, you need to start by looking at what you’re eating. Consider not only your meals, but also what you’re eating in between meals. You might want to start […]
2016/07/25
3 Really Easy Ways to Move Your Body When Sitting at Your Desk We’re continually told not to stay seated all day long. Sitting down for hours at a time is very bad for our health. It is the “new smoking.” It’s no longer considered enough to sit all day long and then hit the gym at the end of the day. Continual sitting is just too hard on our bodies. Therefore, if you are stuck sitting a lot, it’s important to discover how to move your body when sitting. However, when we’re not sitting at a desk voluntarily, but are instead required to do this as a part of our job, it makes it difficult to make the necessary […]
2016/07/08
American’s Don’t Understand Portion Sizes: Major Obesity Cause Among the main factors being blamed for the American obesity epidemic is that we don’t understand portion sizes. After all, the number of calories you consume isn’t just a matter of eating lighter foods. You also need to consider the amount you’re eating. For many people, it is quite difficult to understand portion sizes. After all, they’ve been slowly growing over time. Today’s servings are considerably larger than what they used to be. This occurred along with the popularity of fast food. Chains learned about a concept called value sizing. Value sizing occurs when people will pay a higher price when they receive a larger serving. In this way, fast food chains […]
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 […]
2016/06/03
Why the Yale Weight Loss Program Works The Metabolic Health and Weight Loss Program offered by the Yale Institute provide alternatives to overweight patients who also suffer from medical conditions. The program has proven effective as the physicians at the Yale medical program will help you manage weight loss through their effective program. It offers a customized weight loss program that also manages and treats obesity-related medical conditions in collaboration with physicians in many specialties. The program stands out because of the clinical trials. What makes it different is it provides you nonsurgical weight loss interventions all in one place. They provide you several options according to your needs and weight loss goals, and then you can decide which options […]
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 […]