2017/02/28
These Healthy Cottage Cheese Recipes Will Turn You Into a Fan! If you are already a fan of cottage cheese, these recipes will make you fall further in love with this yummy treat. And if you are not a big fan, these healthy cottage cheese recipes are sure to turn you into an enthusiast. Give these recipes a try, as they are sure to please you and your entire family. Berry Mouse This berry mouse is high in protein and really tasty, so it is just as good for you as it is healthy for your body. Plus, it is easy to make and you can whip it up rather quickly so you can enjoy it as a snack or […]
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
Top 10 Weight Loss Tools to Add to Your New Years Diet and Exercise Plan If you’re hoping to freshen up your diet and exercise plan this year, then pay attention to the top 10 weight loss tools for 2017. Keep in mind that they have been designed to alter your lifestyle in a healthy way as opposed to giving you short-term, temporary results. These top 10 weight loss tools have been selected for the support they can provide when you’re working to improve your overall wellness and your waistline at the same time. Use the following top 10 weight loss tools to turn your new year’s diet and exercise plan into a lifestyle you can keep up for the […]
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 […]
2016/10/08
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 […]
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 […]
2016/09/01
How to Create Low Calorie Lentil Recipes You’ll Want Again and Again Lentils have been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. If you’re looking for low calorie lentil recipes, then you may be surprised to find that you have several millennia’s worth of options. They have become exceptionally common in Asian, Mediterranean and Indian cuisines and are extremely adaptable. It’s easy to work them into a spectrum of recipes. These small legumes are huge in dietary fiber, but they are also high in protein, magnesium and even folate. They are often considered a top source of meatless protein. This makes low calorie lentil recipes a great idea regardless of whether you are vegan, vegetarian or […]
2016/08/30
Reinvent Your Salad with These Nutritious Additions Are you tired of eating the same old salad all the time? Well, salads certainly do not have to be boring, especially if you follow the right recipes and you add the right nutritious, delicious additions. Check out the tips below so that you can reinvent your salad with surprising ease and learn to enjoy eating your greens again. A Salad Inspired by Autumn Enjoy the tastes of autumn at any time of the year when you incorporate some dried cranberries, slices of fresh apples, and pecans or walnuts into your favorite greens. Top this salad off with your favorite sweet dressing, and enjoy the tanginess of the cranberries, the sweetness of the […]