Nutritional science has made many advances over the last two decades. There is now clear evidence to support the health benefits of high-fat diets. Likewise, there is also an extenuating body of research on the adverse health effects of a diet that is high in processed foods and refined carbohydrates. The media has previously demonized fat as the macro nutrient responsible … [Read more...]
Limiting Salt Intake to Fight High Blood Pressure
For the millions of Americans fighting high blood pressure, or hypertension, exercise and diet play a critical role. In fact, diet modifications and routine exercise have been shown to completely reverse high blood pressure for many people as well as significantly lower risk of developing it for others. One of the main topics of conversation when it comes to discussing high … [Read more...]
What Your Doctor Wants You to Know About Weight Loss
Millions of people embark on a weight loss journey every year in a bid to look and feel better, have more energy and improve future health prospects. If you are one of these people, it is possible you haven’t consulted your doctor before you begin. However, to ensure your success and for your own safety, there are five things your doctor thinks you really must know about … [Read more...]
How Much Calories Should Women Eat to Lose Weight?
The realization that you might need to consider weight loss strategies is a critical moment in anyone’s life and a sign that you need to alter some of things in your life. When talking about effectively losing weight and not gaining it right back, the bottom line is – you must control the amount of calories you intake, no way around it. Reducing the amount of calorie intake is … [Read more...]
A Few Good Reasons to Start Your Day with a Glass of Lemon and Honey
There are many recipes out there that promise to boost your health, but why not give a chance to a traditional recipe, something that has proved its benefits time and again. This recipe does not require rare ingredients or some ancient technique for preparation. It is just a simple mixture of water, honey, lemon and a bit of ginger! Very simple to prepare and a taste to match, … [Read more...]
Sleeping In A Cold Room May Be The Secret To Losing Weight And Living Longer
Sleep is a fundamental human need, so there’s no arguing that it is important. However, many factors can lead to sleeplessness - work, diet, environment, stress, etc. In order for us to get a good amount of sleep, we have to address these factors. image/shutterstock The room temperature is the crucial factor that affects how fast, comfortable, and deep we fall asleep. … [Read more...]
Banana Lovers! Check these 15 Shocking Facts
Did you know that the Latin name for banana is musa sapientum, which means “fruit of the wise men”? Did you know that bananas are technically berries and they float in water? How about that all bananas are naturally slightly radioactive because of their potassium content (no worries, the levels are not harmful)? Stay with us as we reveal 15 health benefits and some other … [Read more...]
23 Foods Under 100 Calories (infographic)
Alas, zero-calorie donuts haven’t been invented yet, however, that does not mean there are no low-calorie tasty foods that are suitable for those on a strict diet. Check the following infographic to find fun foods, all less than 100 calories. Choosing the right low calorie foods will help you burn fat rather than accumulate it. To start you off, we have an infographic of 23 … [Read more...]
7 Reasons You Should Consume Prebiotics on a Daily Basis
Let’s get one thing straight. We are not talking about probiotic foods. We are talking about prebiotics. What is the difference? Well, probiotics are good bacteria, while prebiotics are carbs. Prebiotics cannot be digested by the human body. They serve as food for probiotics. In other words, without prebiotics, you cannot get probiotics. When you do not consume prebiotics on a … [Read more...]
Garcinia Cambogia – Supplement Facts and Effects
Garcinia Cambogia has been titled as the 'holy grail' of weight loss ever since its launch in 2012. It has been claimed to have hunger suppressing and fat burning capabilities, thereby causing weight loss at a fast rate without any strenuous exercise regimen. It is also called the breakthrough weight loss product of the past decade. The east Asian pumpkin like fruit has been … [Read more...]
