Counting calories is a common diet technique. It involves carefully planning all of your meals to make sure the amount of calories in your food is under a certain threshold. The basic idea behind this is that if you eat fewer calories than your body needs for energy, you should burn fat and lose weight. […]
Read More...“This year, I’m going to lose weight.” How many times have you heard that? How many times have you said that? The problem is that weight is a lot easier to gain than it is to lose. When many people don’t see those quick results – dropping a size or X number of pounds – they […]
Read More...It seems that there are new dietary rules and observations made every day, whether from legitimate sources or people making assumptions. Part of the reason it is so challenging for people to be and stay healthy is the amount of conflicting and continuously evolving “knowledge” about diet and exercise. In reality, the basic understanding of […]
Read More...Breakfast, arguably the most important meal of the day, is often plagued by controversy, from sugar replacements to dairy consumption. Eggs find their way into the dietary debate almost every year with contradicting and overly confident suggestions. What is the truth; are eggs good or bad for your health? In fact, there is no definitive answer […]
Read More...What kind of a Bah Humbug idea is that? Where is the fun in limiting alcohol around the holidays? Especially with the kind of year we have had. Aside from the general advice, often given, that moderation of alcohol consumption is a good idea year-round, why would it be especially good advice around the holidays? […]
Read More...When people go on a diet for the first time or restart a diet for the umpteenth time, they often make some of the same mistakes as many others. People tend to start too slow or too fast, and they tend to ignore the research that goes into proper meal planning and balance. Too many dieters […]
Read More...While it’s safe to say that the vast majority of the population would love Adele at any size, her 2020 weight loss turned heads across the globe. The 15-time Grammy winner is keeping mum about exactly how she shed the unwanted pounds, but her social media accounts and colleagues have provided no shortage of clues.Prioritizing […]
Read More...Do aloe vera juice and coconut water live up to their hype? Which choice is better for staying hydrated and flushing toxins out of your body? Here’s everything you need to know about these popular natural drinks.What Are the Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice? One of the biggest benefits of this natural juice is that it’s […]
Read More...The term “pH” refers to how acid or alkaline something is. Liquids with a low pH (0–6) are acidic, while a pH of 8–14 means something is alkaline. A pH of 7 is neutral, or balanced. Do acidic foods have a negative effect on your body?Why Does pH Matter for Your Body? In the case of […]
Read More...People seem blind to the effects their food choices have on their overall health. While most individuals understand that there are healthful and neglectful dietary choices, everyday life’s chaos and uncertainty make such decisions an afterthought. People feel content in choosing work and life over meal planning and preparation, but the victim to such thinking […]
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