Get lean by eating more healthy fat
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Now we know that eating “healthy” fats can actually help us achieve a lean, mean, in-shape body that not only makes us look good but more importantly, feel better and have more energy.
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HEALTHY FOOD
Report Reveals 98% of Red Wines Have High Arsenic Levels
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Red wine contains antioxidants that help prevent heart disease, protecting arteries and blood vessels. Red wine contains resveratrol, which may activate genes that slow cellular aging. However a shocking new report has revealed that 98% of American red wines contain high levels of arsenic.
Read MoreFoods to Help With UV Damage
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More than 3.5 million skin cancer cases are diagnosed each year. Over 90% of them are caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays (UVR). Ironically, most of the skin damage associated with aging (leathering, sagging, wrinkles, discoloration) is related to UV rays.
Read MoreFood Swaps for Diabetic Patients
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Glucose is essential to us as humans because it is a major source of energy for the tissue and muscle cells in our bodies.Diabetes is also known as diabetes mellitus. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The condition is characterized by a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar, or glucose.
Read MoreThe seven absolute worst things you can do to slow down your metabolism
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If you are someone who has been unsuccessful at weight loss or weight maintenance, maybe it’s time to look at what may be getting in the way – your metabolism. Metabolism, also known as basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the rate in which the body uses energy or calories to support keeping you alive – it’s all those involuntary things our body do without us even having to think about it – our heart beating, blood circulating, respiration, temperature maintenance, nerve activity and so forth.
Read MoreWhy water is our most essential nutrient
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What would we do without water – nothing! Out of the six classes of nutrients (water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals) water is undoubtedly the most important nutrient of all. Our bodies cannot store water or make it on its own and each day it must be replaced as we constantly lose water through our urine, feces, sweat, skin and lungs. Most of us could go for weeks without eating food but would last only a few days without water.
Read More5 Healthy Nighttime Snacks
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Nighttime snacking is often where unwanted weight gain stems from. Some people tend to be hungrier at night, and have a lot of trouble avoiding it. The question always to ask if do I really need a snack? The evening tends to be the most tempting time of day, especially when you're trying to unwind and relax after a long, hard day. Here are 5 healthy nighttime snack to try.
Read MoreGot lactose intolerance? Go ahead, drink milk
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Are you unnecessarily avoiding milk because you have lactose intolerance? If you are, you do not need to avoid milk and milk products as long as you understand the amounts and types of dairy foods that can be a part of your daily diet.
Read MoreBelly Fat Gone: 12 Food Ideas
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Belly fat (aka visceral fat) is serious business. A big waistline puts you at increased risk for many health problems including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Here are ways to lose it for good this time.
Read MoreWhy Dark Chocolate Should Be Your Mid-Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
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Do you work a steady 9 to 5 job? Yes? … Then you know that the three-o’clock slump is a very real thing. For those of you not familiar with the term, the 3 p.m. slump is the energy crash, and mental fogginess you feel a few hours before the end of the work day.
Read MoreConsume Fatty Foods All Week? This May Alter How Your Body Processes Food
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Eat a lot of fatty foods throughout the week? A new study is showing it could change how your body processes and digests food properly. This could lead to many health issues. Here's what you need to know.
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