Losing weight seems simple, right? If you burn more calories than you eat, the weight should fall off easily. Not quite. While certain diets and eating habits can help you lose weight faster, undereating and calorie restriction aren’t always as effective as we think. Read on to find out why
With longer days and plenty of sunshine, you might assume your body’s getting all the vitamin D it needs in the summer. But is that really the case? The answer might surprise you. Ah, summer. The sun is shining, you’re enjoying plenty of time outdoors, and your plate is bursting
If you’re hoping to shed a few pounds before the pools open or a big trip this summer, you might be thinking about reducing your calorie intake. While taking charge of your diet is always a good idea, counting calories may not be the solution to your weight loss goals.
I consider myself someone that is pretty mindful of what I’m feeding myself and my family. Our family aims to achieve a fairly well-rounded diet that includes fruits and vegetables. I have been known to gloat over the beauty of my green smoothies. And I always encourage my children to
Navigating the grocery store can be a challenge, especially when it comes to reading foods labels and deciphering between healthy foods and unhealthy foods. Are the nutrition facts on your cereal box or favorite foods lying to you? That may sound like a silly question, but between food additives, hidden
They may be tiny, but chia seeds are a superfood that can help you fight heart disease, lower blood pressure, increase energy levels, and promote weight loss. Chia seeds are rich in essential fats, are a good source of protein and potassium, and work as an antioxidant. A study by
Ginger is a versatile herb with lots of health benefits and fond memories of family holidays. And here’s a great gingerbread recipe too.
Fasting has long been popular for the things it helps us eliminate, mainly weight and toxins. Now, exciting new research has found that what fasting adds may be even more important because it induces the body to create new stem cells and regenerate our vital immune system that is our
The human body contains 60 to 70% water. The brain contains 70% water, and the lungs are 90% water. But these organs are not static. Water moves in and out of them every day in a dynamic process. It is easy to see that without sufficient water intake on a
Trying to defeat high blood pressure and inflammation? Adding plenty of vegetables to your diet on a regular basis can help get blood pressure under control without producing side effects. As you peruse the produce counter, be sure to pick up a bunch of celery, a vegetable that has been
Health is a vehicle for living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Climb that mountain, reach your business goals and love unconditionally as if it were your last act on Earth because one day soon our lives will be over but these moments won’t!
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