Diet & Nutrition
Foods That Are Bad for Weight Loss : Everyone knows that oatmeal is healthier than a bowl of sugary cereal, and salad is better than a juicy burger. But did you know that some so-called healthy foods are just junk food in disguise? Those healthy options at the restaurant and on the grocery shelves are full of calories. Here are […]
Secrets of Naturally Thin People : As anyone who has struggled with their weight knows, there is an intrinsic difference between thin people and heavier people. The truth is, naturally thin people have different habits than those who tend to gain weight without realizing it. If you’d like to join the ranks of the skinny minis, implement the following habits […]
Think of all good, nutrient-dense foods as superfoods — ingredients you want to incorporate into your diet frequently to keep your system running at its very best. These good foods are the foods you want to commit to, the ones you should cuddle up with every night and marry.
We all know that some foods are not good for our body, especially if you are a breastfeeding mom. We are adult and our bodies are stronger, and sometimes we didn’t even notice bad effect, but babies can feel them all. Some infants become too nervous or feel discomfort in their stomach. You must always pay attention to what you […]
Mixed news on the dessert front, but there’s a cherry on top If you’re sampling sweets every night—and you aren’t super disciplined during the day—then yes, dessert is thatbad for you. Of course, there are different types of desserts. Dark chocolate, nuts, fruit and mishmashes of those ingredients generally aren’t a problem. Knock yourself out. But we’re talking about the […]
We’re sure you hear about omega-3 fatty acids all the time. Seems like the buzzword in the world of nutrition! Omega-6 fatty acids seem like the underdogs and not many people know about them. In the post, we tell you why you need them and how you can get them from your daily diet.
It’s more than a diet; it’s a way of life. Just ask a Paleo person. The Paleo premise seems tantalizingly sensical: For hundreds of thousands of years, human beings ate and lived in ways that bear little resemblance to our modern modes of existence. It stands to reason that our bodies and minds haven’t had time to adapt, and that […]
Are you tired of using different expensive and ineffective beauty products? It’s time to throw away all those ineffective products and start eating foods for perfect skin. I went from terrible acne five months ago to not having acne now. It was hard, but it was possible, and less expensive than turning to pricey products. While some foods can aggravate […]
First step: start today If, despite every intention of balance and moderation you completely overindulged on Thanksgiving, don’t panic. While a gluttonous holiday may leave you feeling sluggish and heavy, the truth is that a handful of simple strategies can help you undo the damage and get back on track fast. Here are six tried and true steps to help […]
Life would be so simple if there weren’t so many holidays (and office parties, and potlucks, and gift exchanges, etc.) squeezed into such a short period of time. Of course, it’s not a celebration without loads of booze and copious amounts of dessert, and your fridge practically stocks itself with leftovers. To avoid leftover weight come January, use these tricks […]
Festive foods taste insanely amazing for a reason: They’re fully loaded with your tastebuds’ favorite ingredients: fat and sugar. While precise calorie counts vary widely based on specific family recipes (and exactly how much your grandma force-feeds you), you’d be smart to go easy on these notoriously heavy holiday foods, which can contain nearly a meal’s worth of calories or […]
That’s not all you ordered, right?
Tea or coffee? Consider these health benefits of tea and the next time you have to choose, you may skip the joe. Put down those saucer cups and get chugging — tea is officially awesome for your health. But before loading up on Red Zinger, make sure that your “tea” is actually tea. Real tea is derived from a particular […]
Whether you know how to cook and love it, or hate to cook and think you’re lousy at it, everyone loves a good fake-out; a recipe that has the look of a five-star restaurant without the four-figure bill at the end.
