Why Eating Whole Foods is the Best Diet Plan
With the obesity epidemic sweeping through the country and millions of people fighting with health problems caused by excess weight, it’s little wonder that dieting has become as much an obsession as a national pastime. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of conflicting information about how to eat healthy, and many people go from one fad diet Read more …
Good Fat? How to Make it Happen
Fat gets a bad reputation among dieters. From its high caloric density to its link to heart disease, fat is often singled out as something to be avoided at all costs. Numerous diets focus on low-fat foods as a way to promote healthfulness. Unfortunately, cutting fat also leads to a loss of flavor, and to Read more …
Managing Your Weight and Your Arthritis
When you walk, your ankles, knees and hips bear a force of between three to six times your body weight. Even if you are only 10 lbs. overweight, you exert an extra force of 30-60 pounds on your knees with every step you take! If you have arthritis, being overweight will add an extra burden Read more …
Low Fat Diet Plan
Early Signs Your Low Fat Diet Plan is on the Right Track
So you have started watching your diet and performing several exercise routines but it seems that nothing is happening to your body. You feel disappointed and you are already thinking of quitting. The question is, how do you know exactly whether your weight loss plan is working or not? Knowing this could help you adjust Read more …
Fatty Foods that Actually Help You Lose Weight
Fat-free! Low fat! Trans fats! Oh, my! Trying to stay fit in a world of fat has never been so confusing. Our ancestors brought home the bacon and fried it up in the pan without a ping of remorse. These days, your morning meat choices include the typical full-fat pork bacon, low-fat turkey bacon and Read more …
Sleep the Weight Away
Getting plenty of sleep is an important part of losing weight. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine showed that people who got more than eight hours of sleep lost more excess fat compared to those who slept for only five hours. The ones who had only five hours lost valuable muscle mass Read more …
Vegetarian Diet Plan
Not into Vegan? These Case Studies May Change Your Mind!
A lot more people seem to be going Vegan these days. From celebrities to short order cooks, more people than ever are giving up meat. You probably think they are crazy for giving up steak, but case studies show that doing just that can save lives. Not just the lives of animals of course, but Read more …
Vegetarianism—One of the Healthiest Choices
A vegetarian is someone who doesn’t eat meat, so how can they be healthy? They’re missing out on several nutrients, especially protein from avoiding it. Well, there are plenty of ways that they can prevent deficiencies from occurring and being a vegetarian may be one of the best choices one can make for their health. Read more …
Vegetarian Diets Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease
A recently announced study has given credence to the claim, for years made by vegetarians, that a diet devoid of meat significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The research supports the theory that vegetarians who consume meat less than once a month, experience a 36% drop in the metabolic syndrome. To Read more …