2018/09/17
This is How Your Plate Design is Affecting Your Weight Loss Success Did you know that your plate design could affect your weight loss success? If you are looking for another way to increase your odds of shedding the excess pounds in a short amount of time, continue reading to learn about an interesting way that you can take your diet to the next level. Weight Loss Success Starts with the Size of Your Plate How much food you can load onto your plate can have an impact upon how much food you end up eating, so it’s no wonder that experts recommend using smaller plates to increase your odds of weight loss success. However, a new study has shown […]
2018/07/26
Sugar Addiction Treatment Options to Go Over with Your Doctor Are you addicted to sugary sweets and tasty treats? Then it’s time to talk about sugar addiction with your doctor. Believe it or not, there are sugar addiction treatment options that you can discuss and finding the right treatment could be just what you need to get back in control. Detox from Sugar at Home If you’re ready to go after your sugar addiction on your own, or you just want to try to get things under control by yourself before asking for outside help, you can certainly attempt to reduce your sugar intake and wean yourself off sugar by eating less of it every day. The less sugar you […]
2018/06/29
These are the Worst Fast Food Trends for Your Weight and Health No one can deny that a quick trip to a fast food restaurant is a good way to get food when you are hungry on the go or just too lazy to cook at home. There are tricks that can help you keep fast food as healthy as possible (even though you really should avoid it as much as possible, in general), but there are also really bad fast food trends that wreak havoc on your health and weight. What are the worst fast food trends that you should always avoid? Check out the short list below for a few. Having Breakfast All Day Some of the most […]
2018/05/14
10 Foods That Help You Poop When You’re Constipated It’s important to keep your digestive tract functioning at its best, but everyone gets constipated every now and then. Thankfully, in addition to supplements that could get things moving again, having more of the following foods that help you poop is also a good idea. Foods That Help You Poop 1. Black beans Most people think of beans when they think of foods that are packed with fiber, and they’d be correct, as just a cup can give you around 15 grams of fiber. 2. Oatmeal Having a little oatmeal for breakfast will not only fill you up and prepare you for the day; it can also help get things moving […]
2018/04/18
You probably already know that eating too much sugar is bad for you. But do you know exactly what happens when you eat too much sugar? We outline the basics below so that you can make the right decisions when it comes to your diet. When you eat too much sugar… It Can Cause Unwanted Weight Gain If you want to be able to keep your weight under control, you need to keep your sugar intake in check. That’s because foods that are high in sugar are also packed with calories that will not really do much when it comes to satisfying your hunger. In other words, you will eat the sugary foods and then continue wanting more food on […]
2018/01/04
Signs You Still Don’t Eat a Grown-Up’s Diet Are you eating like a grownup or are you still eating like a kid? This year, the 21st century is turning 18 years old, which is the legal age of adulthood. So if the century is maturing, shouldn’t your diet evolve as well? If you’re still hooked on the following unhealthy childlike food choices, it’s time to grow up. It All Starts with Breakfast Breakfast can be tough because you don’t have a lot of time to eat before heading out the door to go to work or take the kids to school. If you still eat your breakfast out of a shiny silver packet, it’s time to make a change. Pop-Tarts […]
2018/01/04
18 Nutrition Tips to Make 2018 Your Healthiest Year Yet What you eat has a huge impact upon how you feel, how much energy you have, and how easy it is to lose weight and stay in shape. With these nutrition tips, you could change your daily diet for the better and make 2018 the year you get healthy and fit! 1. Eat more plants by filling your kitchen with a variety of fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains 2. Eat fresh fruit to satisfy your cravings for something sweet 3. Instead of prepared salad dressings that could be loaded with fat, salt, and preservatives, add balsamic vinegar to your salad to add low-calorie flavor 4. Fill up […]
2017/12/27
Ways to Help You Get Enough Healthy Fat in Your Diet Getting enough healthy fat in your diet is extremely important for your brain health, your heart health, and your overall health. But a lot of people are confused about how to get enough good fat into their diet. If you’re one of those people, check out the information below to learn about a few of the best ways to incorporate more omega-3 fatty acids into your daily meal plans. Use Healthy Oils When You Cook Sure, deep-frying your food in vegetable oil is bad for you, but cooking with oil isn’t always a bad thing. Using a few tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil in a pan is […]
2017/12/19
Throw Together Meal Ideas for a Quick Lunch or Dinner Sometimes the best way to make a meal is with minimal prep and no cooking at all. In addition to being easy on your schedule, this also gives you the chance to eat some raw foods that could greatly benefit your health by providing your body with a host of vital nutrients. What are some of the best throw together meal ideas for a quick lunch or dinner that you and your family will love digging into? Check out a few options below. A Burrito Burritos could be so simple to make, as long as you have the ingredients on hand in your kitchen. All you need are fresh tortillas, […]
2017/10/12
Lower Sugar Breakfasts Can Help You Avoid Energy Slumps Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for several reasons. For example, a breakfast that is low in sugar could help you avoid energy slumps later in the day. So, if you want to maintain your energy until it is time to eat again at lunch, properly planning every breakfast is the key. Check out the tips and information below to learn more. The Problem with Too Much Sugar at Breakfast You might find yourself reaching for that sugary sweet doughnut or that sugary cereal first thing in the morning because the sugar helps to give you energy. But here’s the thing: high amounts of sugar will cause your […]