Category: Weight Loss
Raw Food Diet and Weight Loss
A raw food diet is based on the use of uncooked and unprocessed plant food such as fresh vegetables, fruits, seed, sprouts, grains, nuts, dried fruits, etc. It is believed that if food is heated to over 116 degrees enzymes which assist in digestion and absorption of the food are destroyed. To derive the full [...]
Can Garlic Aid Weight Loss?
More than 5,000 scientific publications from all over the world now confirm the traditionally recognized health benefits of garlic, which include acting as an antibiotic, among many others. Garlic is a simple and powerful health solution for a number of illnesses and has health benefits because of the several unique compounds it contains, especially scordinin [...]
Weight Loss Weapons
We’re about to share with you a powerful weight loss secret – the combination of fat burners and water. A lot of people beginning a diet decide to go the ‘jump start’ route and take fat burners that they rely on to help them knock those first few pounds off of their body. This is [...]
Pop That Popcorn!
Popcorn is a “good-for-you” snack that is a fun and convenient way for you to meet your daily intake of whole grains. Popcorn History In 1519, Cortes got his first sight of popcorn when he invaded Mexico and came into contact with the Aztecs. Popcorn was an important food for the Aztec Indians, who also [...]
The Low Fat Kitchen
A new year, a new you! Time to go into the kitchen and clean house! This is also a good time to practice your label-reading skills. Check the labels for fat concentration and take a look at the list of ingredients – which usually is found near the bottom of the label or on the [...]
Measuring Calories – or calories?
The standard measure of heat energy is the calorie. A calorie is the amount of energy needed to heat one gram of water one degree Celsius. But, scientifically there is a difference between a calorie and a Calorie. A Calorie (used in measuring foods for example) is a kilo-calorie or 1000 calories. If a food [...]
Protein: A Building Block to Weight Loss
Our bodies don’t store protein, so protein needs are generally higher for individuals attempting to increase muscle mass and strength because exercise causes substantial changes in protein metabolism. This is why body builders often consume a lot of protein. The proteins in your muscles are continually turned over as muscle is broken down and new [...]
Fat Burners: Get Results
You know it’s time to do something about your extra weight. You have been looking in the mirror for a while and have finally decided enough is enough! Sure, you know all the things you need to do to get back in shape like eat better and exercise, but why not get a little help [...]
Festive Fun: Make Smart Alcohol Choices
If you are watching your weight, alcohol is something you may want to put some limits on. Alcohol is very calorie dense coming in at seven calories per gram, but it also halts fat loss progress when you consume it. In addition, when you indulge in a few drinks your will power goes down, causing [...]
Ten Dangerous Effects of Trans Fatty Acids
Trans fatty acids are dangerous and can cause health problems including heart disease and possibly even cancer. They don’t help you get any leaner and can hinder your body’s fat-burning process. The trans fatty acids in hydrogenated oil are believed to raise bad blood cholesterol (LDL) even more than saturated fats. 10 dangerous effects of [...]
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