2016/03/24
The Benefits of a Low Sugar Diet There are several benefits of eliminating refined sugar from your diet. When we say refined sugar, we are referring to breads, cookies, potatoes, cola and candy. Consuming a diet rich in fiber and fruits can help you adopt a low sugar diet. A diet high in sugar will increase the risk of diabetes, weight gain, tooth decay, and heart complications. By slashing sugar from your diet, you enjoy a multitude of benefits. Here are some of the advantages of a diet that is low in sugar: You Won’t ‘Crash’ Reactive hypoglycemia is generally termed as a crash. It is a feeling of anxiety and sleepiness with a mix of other symptoms that people […]
2016/03/12
Why You Shouldn’t Totally Rely on Weight Loss Supplements Whether people say it out loud or not, everyone wants to lose excess weight. Obesity is an epidemic that has replaced tobacco and is now the number one reason for health problems and even fatalities. The journey towards weight loss is a hard one and not everyone makes it to the finish line. People are always looking for shortcuts, from detox water to weight loss supplements. Now, it is understandable why someone would choose to take a few pills instead of following controlled diet plans and working out for hours every day at the gym. It seems like a quick fix to the problem, doesn’t it? The use of supplements for […]
2016/01/19
Could Healthy Foods Be One of the Causes of Overeating? New year’s resolution or not, many of us finish the holiday season and start a new year with an aim to eat more healthfully, but the results of a recent study have suggested that placing a tremendous focus on healthful foods may actually be among the causes of overeating. The idea is that if a food is portrayed as being good for you, you might be inclined to eat more of it, regardless of its calorie content. These recent findings was published in the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research. Within them, researchers indicated that the foods that are most frequently deemed to be healthful are also among those […]
2015/11/13
The Best Diet for Long-Term Weight Loss Dropping the excess pounds may seem like a goal that you’d like to accomplish in as short a period of time as possible, but long-term weight loss should be something that you take very seriously. The reason is that if you think only of reaching a goal weight, then there is little that will stand in your way of gaining the pounds right back again after you worked so hard to get rid of them. Long-term weight loss means that you’re not just trying to reach a certain number when you step on the scale. It means that you’re trying to reach that number and keep it there forever. For this reason, it […]
2015/11/06
The Habits of Those Who Keep the Weight Off Weight loss is an issue many people grapple with daily, but a truly depressing sign is the number of people who struggle to keep the weight off after they have reached their weight loss goal. This might discourage you to get started on your path to a trimmer body as you may believe there is no point putting in a monstrous effort to only find yourself back at the starting line after a few months of adhering to a rigorous routine. To help change your perspective and boost your motivation, we have put together a list of habits of people who successfully maintain their ideal weight. Exercise. Every. Day. The heading […]
2015/10/10
Why Fitness And Weight Loss Are Two Peas in a Pod Weight loss is among the most common resolutions people make on New Year’s Eve, but only a few are able to follow through on achieving their goals. Most people give up midway due to lack of motivation, but mostly because they make a few mistakes. Mistakes that make healthy weight loss virtually impossible for them. One of the key issues in regards to fitness and weight loss is having one without the other. In fact, it won’t be wrong to say that these are two peas in a pod, inseparable if you want to lose weight in a healthy, safe and effective manner. Let’s look at a few reasons […]
2015/09/06
Since the beginning of time, we have known that environment and culture play a role in the development of the taste buds of an individual. But science has something interesting to add. Science tells us some people are genetically picky about the food they allow inside their mouths. Some neurological and psychological factors are also involved. Let’s look at them in more detail: Picky Eating and Genes According to various studies, it has been proven that your genes play a major role in determining if you go on to become a picky eater. One research showed children who can taste strong bitterness preferred sugary foods whereas adults who taste strong bitterness avoided those foods altogether without increasing inclination toward sugary […]
2015/08/24
There are many nutrients for weight loss which play a vital role in your journey to get slimmer and leaner. More often than not, the calorie count tells only half the story behind weight loss. A major part involves consuming the right nutrients for weight loss. A balanced diet is essential for shedding the extra pounds, as a variety of nutrients are required for the body to function properly. Here is a list of nutrients you shouldn’t miss no matter which diet you are following: Iron A deficiency of iron causes anemia. It is the only mineral deficiency which is prevalent in developed nations. If you are suffering from chronic fatigue, it might be a sign of anemia. Iron plays […]
2015/08/14
It’s summer and that means so many wonderful things, including vacations! Everyone loves this time of year because it means that we get to enjoy the season for all that it is. Though summer is a wonderful time, it can actually be a bit difficult when it comes to sticking with your diet plan. You are probably out of routine and that means that sticking with a diet plan or workout routine can be challenging. How can you be sure to stay on track even when you’re on vacation? Better yet how can you continue to lose weight on vacation while you’re having fun and therefore having trouble staying on track? It can be done but it means that a […]
2015/07/31
Over the past couple of years, the importance of eating leafy green vegetables for weight loss has come to the forefront. Kale is one of the vegetables that has gained prominence and come to be termed a superfood by dieticians and nutrition experts. So, how great is kale actually at helping you lose weight? Let’s take a look at 5 reasons why you should eat more kale if you want to drop the extra pounds: 1. It goes without saying that you will only lose weight by creating a calorie deficit, i.e. burning more calories than you consume. However, at the same time, you won’t feel full if you cut down your calorie intake significantly. This is where kale comes […]