Fitness & Body
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 […]
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Obesity Now Costs the World $2 Trillion a Year : Half the world’s population could be obese by 2030, warns a McKinsey Global Institute report The global cost of obesity has risen to $2 trillion annually, according to a new report, more than the combined costs of armed violence, war and terrorism.
Salads often get a pretty bad rap. It’s not that they’re not totally rad, it’s just that in the world of food awesomeness, people think there are, well, better things. Those people clearly haven’t crossed paths with the duo behind Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck. The first cookbook from the masterminds behind the wildly […]
Pineapple is a juicy, delicious and healthy fruit and there are many great reasons to consume it every day. One of the best things about pineapple is that it’s available in the grocery stores all year round, though the peak season for it runs from March to July. Since pineapple is easy to prepare, you can enjoy it with little […]
Though the roster of “superfoods” is filled with names that many people outside of nutritional circles are probably not too familiar with, most of us know and love the common blueberry. This popular, sweet little berry is packed with important nutrients, and can be a great contribution to overall good health.
The role of water in our body is immense. It is important to control our water intake in order to be healthy and beautiful. Doctors say that we should drink nearly eight glasses of water daily. Only this way your body will stay hydrated and you’ll be able to slake thirst when it is hot. Most of us usually prefer […]
Tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse that provides incredible health benefits when included in your daily eating plan. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins A, C, K, vitamin B6, potassium, folate, thiamin, magnesium, niacin, copper and phosphorus, which are all essential to maintain good health. One of the best things about tomatoes is that they are naturally low in cholesterol, saturated fat, […]
Are you looking for really effective ways to get your children to exercise? We live in the fast-paced world and as a mother of a small child myself I always think about how to keep my little one active. We need to be creative at times, but it’s all about keeping our kids happy and healthy, right?! Take a look […]
As a mother, you should certainly know the causes of childhood obesity and how to prevent or tackle it. Even if your child eats healthy the whole school day, it’s also important to teach them healthy habits outside of school hours. Also, you should keep your child active because it helps their mental and physical health as well as helps […]
During pregnancy your body changed a lot, that’s why getting back into shape after giving birth can be very tough. However, if you do the right things and make the right moves, you will get back to your pre-baby body in no time! Check out a few best ways to get back into shape after giving birth.
Even if you like constantly working on your fitness, during pregnancy it’s extremely important to choose a routine with extra care. It’s important to eat the right foods and do regular exercise. Just because you are pregnant doesn’t mean you cannot exercise, you just need to do it safely! Moms-to-be you can stay fit during your pregnancy by using the […]
If you are nervous about working out when you are pregnant, don’t be! Exercising during your pregnancy has a lot of great benefits. It can help lift your spirits and prepare you for labor and childbirth. Rules for exercising during pregnancy are extremely important for every mom-to-be who wants to stay fit during their pregnancy! Read on to discover a […]
Lifestyle Coaching Improves Mood and Reduces Obesity : A recent study from the National Institute of Health has unearthed a link between obesity and personality traits. Focusing the study on a group of 1,000 people for a total of 50 years, the study assessed various qualities of individuals such as impulsiveness, low self-discipline, and depression. Consistently, the individuals with these […]
