Limes are a great addition to many cocktails, a star ingredient in marinades and dressings, and do wonders to add a burst of freshness to many meals. Many seafood dishes, taco platters, soups and desserts would simply not be complete without the addition of the mighty lime. However, have you considered simply squeezing a fresh, […]
Water is absolutely vital to life. Our bodies are composed mostly of water, and without it, we would cease to live. It is common knowledge that we need to drink eight to ten glasses of water each day to be optimally healthy — and it’s important to make sure the water we are drinking is […]
If you love drinking coffee in the morning and you happen to be trying to lose a few extra pounds, you’re in luck. Adding just a few simple ingredients into your coffee can help accelerate your metabolism. Naturally, our bodies are more insulin resistant in the morning, partly due to a rise in cortisol upon waking. […]
If you’re convinced that getting to your goal weight is impossible without extreme effort, you might be in for a surprise. This simple daily habit could make a big difference to your health. Studies show that sunlight exposure in the morning improves weight loss. One study has even concluded that a person’s exposure to morning […]
Fad diets and quick fixes. With so many options circulating the internet, there’s one thing that’s certain: there are no shortcuts to the discipline required to lose weight. However, there are many evidence-based choices that can help us achieve our goals. Modifying our diets, adding spices to dishes, drinking green tea and adding strength training […]
You no longer need to buy fancy detox products that promise to rid you of all the toxins you’ve been exposed to during your life. Why? Because even though most of us deal with toxic overload at some point in our lives, we’re always going to be exposed to more toxins, many of which we […]
We love our gym memberships, our yoga, CrossFit, treadmills, even marathons. But now and then we look for an excuse to not exercise. If you, like many of us, would like a reason to not exercise from time to time, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of six serious, and […]
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 […]
