As we all know, life does not always go according to plan. If losing weight was easy, everyone would be slim. There is no one size fits all routine for eating, working out, or weight maintenance. In this article I give 21 weight management tips to lose belly fat forever. #1 Don’t Starve Yourself … Read more
Drinking fruit and vegetable juices are an easy way for your body to get lots of vitamins and nutrients. There is, however, more than one way to produce that juice. Cold-pressed juice is one of the ways to get those benefits. So, what’s the benefit of juicing? – 11 health benefits of cold-pressed juice. I … Read more
Flaxseed is an ancient crop. It has been cultivated for thousands of years. Over 5,000 BC, Egyptians carried flaxseed in their medicine bags. Over 2000 years ago, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, wrote about flax for the relief of abdominal pain. In 8th century France, King Charlemagne, required his subjects to consume flax. He felt … Read more
Why do you eat? The obvious reason is that you are hungry. However, the desire to eat may have many triggers. Some are more obvious than others. By keeping a food journal, you can pinpoint your food triggers and find ways to get fit at home as you identify your eating triggers. What is a … Read more
Did you ever lose weight and before you knew it, the weight came right back? That is because your body is under homeostasis. It has a preferred weight where it would like to stay. If you want to change your weight for good, you will need to change your set point weight. Your set point … Read more
In North America, diabetes is skyrocketing. Do you know how to lower your blood sugar naturally? It is important to your health and well-being. Blood sugar (glucose) fuels your brain, nervous system, and body tissues. Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is essential to your overall health. Some people feel the effects of rising blood … Read more
How to make a great breakfast. Begin your day with important nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamin B and protein. You will need fiber to get your digestive track off to a good start. The right foods will curb your appetite. A great start to your day can help with weight loss. Don’t wait until … Read more
What is the Mediterranean Diet all about? As the name suggests, it is the diet eaten by those who live in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers noted that those eating this diet were exceptionally healthy. They noted that this pattern of eating helped fight against heart disease, strokes, certain cancers, diabetes, and cognitive … Read more
What is intermittent fasting 16 8? The intermittent fasting plan cannot really be called a diet as there are no restricted foods that you may or may not eat. It is a cycle of voluntary abstinence or reduction of food, followed by normal intake of food. Those who are on a 16/8 fast, often don’t … Read more
So, you have been trying to lose weight, and you are stuck. Either that excess weight doesn’t want to budge, or you lose it and it comes right back! So do you want to try an intermittent fasting diet plan? Two big reasons that people tend to gain weight as they age is decreased activity … Read more