People who carry most of their extra weight around their waist and in the abdominal area are more likely to have a life ending or life changing stroke. This means losing weight is even more important for such individuals and should be a priority for the sake of a longer life.
Do you need to lose 15 pounds? This weight loss goal is surprisingly common. And even though it isn’t a lot of weight, it can be a difficult goal to achieve if you don’t have the right strategy in place that includes eating right and exercising. In addition to considering how you will achieve your…
In a survey conducted by SELF Magazine and published in 2008, it was found that “Sixty-five percent of American women between the ages of 25 and 45 report having disordered eating behaviors”. These disordered eating behaviors range from anorexia and bulimia to skipping meals and dieting using unhealthy methods, such as starvation diets and laxatives.
Does the smell of a pumpkin spice latte cause you to drool every time you pass your favorite café? Unfortunately, those and many other seasonal treats are packed with sugar, salt and calories and can be hard on a diet. However, when you make your own homemade pumpkin desserts you can take control over what’s…
Do you tend to leave some room for dessert by not filling yourself up when you have dinner? Well, it turns out that you should never eat dessert when you are still hungry. Wondering why? Keep reading to learn all about it. You’re More Likely to Eat Too Much When you are hungry, you want…
The juicing for weight loss fad became extremely popular in recent years. However, it is now turning into yet another fading fad. Below is some information on why more and more people are avoiding juice diets these days. Juicing Exposes Your Body to a Lot of Sugar One of the biggest reasons why the juicing…
For quite some time now, there’s been a lot of talk about grass fed protein. But, is it really any better for your diet? There is a lot of debate out there regarding the pros and cons of eating beef, and the effects of consuming beef when you consider human health, animal welfare, and environmental…
When it comes to weight loss, it seems as though there is a book full of rules that you need to follow. Yet, there are some weight loss rules that even the experts recommend breaking. Check out the following weight loss rules. Are you following them? Maybe it’s time to stop, as doing so might…
B vitamins, which are water-soluble and need to be obtained from your diet, play a variety of important roles within the body. In addition to helping to support your energy level, they are also important for maintaining the health of your red blood cells, skin, eyes, nervous system, and more. If you are on a…
Cold pressed juice is marketed as being better for you, but is this type of juice really worth all the hype and the higher price tag that it often comes with? Check out the information on cold pressed juice below to learn more so you can stick with the healthiest options. First Off, What Is…
