You’d be surprised to find out how many foods you eat on a daily basis are loaded with fats, especially unhealthy types of fat. Despite the fact that they’re so unhealthy, some bad fats are still present in a lot of products simply because they’re inexpensive, easy to use, and last a long time. Because …
No one likes going on a diet. Not only are they restrictive, but science also shows they rarely work. Most dieters regain all their weight within the next year. If diets don’t work, what should you be doing? If you make small tweaks to improve your eating habits it can help you reduce your weight …
Eating a natural food diet will have a lot of healthy side effects for you and your family. It will even have far-reaching side effects on your community and the environment. The great thing is that you don’t have to give up food that tastes good and satisfies you. It really is about eating foods …
When it comes to weight management, most would assume that in order to lose (or maintain) a certain body weight, eating more food is entirely counterproductive. There is some truth to this assumption. Any time you consume more calories than your body burns, the excess must be stored somewhere (and it’s usually on your belly!) …
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To eat clean and healthy isn’t as hard as it looks. After all, aside from nutrition, eating is all about flavors. There are 6 main tastes that we all share: Sweet Sour Salty Bitter Pungent (sharp taste, like onions) Astringent (slightly acidic or bitter) If you can identify the flavors you’re craving, it’ll make it …
Colds and flu are both are caused by a virus so there are no cures to speak of. Instead, the best way to prevent it is to take care of yourself beforehand. How we feel is linked to what we eat. Eating makes us feel good. Eating the wrong foods can make us look not …
One of the best ways to boost your immune system is with good food. Fruits and vegetables are full of immune-enhancing nutrients such as vitamin C and B vitamins. Here are some tips for getting more of these “medicines” into your system. And yes, there are ways to get your kids to eat more fruits …
There are two different ways to lose weight when on a low-calorie diet. In 2010, a Kansas State University professor embarked on a low-calorie diet consisting of just convenience store purchases. Even though he ate sugary cereal, chips and cakes for just two months, he managed to lose almost 30 pounds. He simply made sure …
The diet and lifestyle section of any health and wellness website or bookstore is filled with diets that claim to be the best for losing weight and burning more calories. Unfortunately, there’s not a single, simple answer to permanent, healthy weight loss. Our bodies each respond differently to food, and what works for you may …
Calories are units of energy. The amount of calories in a food or drink is an indication of how much energy it can provide to your body for use in metabolic processes or to fuel physical activity. When you consume enough calories each day, your body is able to use them all to move you …
