Everyone is jumping on the bandwagon of green smoothies. They are touted as the health conscious person’s holy grail. To get more servings of important fruits and vegetables, you’ve just got to drink green smoothies! But what if that healthy-looking drink is actually nutritionally similar to an ice-cream sundae? This could be the case with […]
Do you walk and eat at the same time? Do you often eat lunch or supper on-the-go? According to a study published in the Journal of Health Psychology, you may want to quit eating while moving if you still have a few extra pounds that refuse to go. The researchers conducting the study wanted to […]
It appears that one of the veggies many of us may turn our noses up at just might be the “it” veggie of the year. Studies are showing that the humble okra is incredibly rich in nutritional properties, and may help prevent diabetes, heart disease, and even weight gain. However, before you fry up some […]
If you’re a regular reader on this site, you’ve likely made a lot of positive changes already (you cut the gluten, you stopped drinking alcohol daily, you banned sugar from your house, you eat lots of green leafy vegetables), and you have every reason to expect the pounds to fall off for good. But what […]
When reading ingredient labels, we generally associate “palm oil” with toxic hydrogenated and trans fats. It turns out that this is a misnomer in the mainstream nutrition industry. The oil you want to avoid is specifically palm kernel oil, while palm fruit oil is an entirely different product. Red palm oil actually has a number […]
Adding leafy greens and green vegetables to a healthy diet is a simple, delicious and effective way to battle the bulge. While they won’t counteract the negative effects of an unhealthy diet, veggies and leafy greens — when combined with a healthy diet — can assist your weight-loss efforts by nourishing the body on a […]
Did you know that some of the ingredients in your pantry might be the boost you’re looking for toward your weight loss goals? While no one can rely on a few spices to miraculously melt away unwanted weight, there are some real powerhouses found on our spice racks that can help bust fat, lower cholesterol […]
Fad diets are a trend that may never die, as much as most of us want them to. It’s high time we took the focus off skinny and turned to natural weight management through a whole food diet instead. Thankfully, a tide is turning, and more and more people are deciding to manage their weight […]
Ah, weight loss — one of the biggest “mysteries” of our time. It’s no secret that obesity rates are climbing, leading to a wide range of health conditions. So, what’s the solution? Before we dive into an incredible lemon water drink, which will help you combat those stubborn pounds, it’s important to better understand what’s […]
This is a simple guide to creating a healthier you in just one month! Some of these may be difficult, but the end results of feeling great are well worth it. If you stick with these 12 habits daily, you will begin to feel and see results in 30 days. Challenge yourself! Drink (at least) […]
