5 Fat-Laden Foods that Help Burn Your Belly Fat
It wasn’t very long ago that many people thought that in order to avoid being fat, or to lose weight, fat had to be avoided at all costs. Of course, most of us realize that eating fat doesn’t necessarily make us fat. It’s the unhealthy fats and propensity to eat too many processed foods that is far more likely...
KFC Boneless Chicken Only 50% Meat: What Happened to Real Food?
Statistics show that processed foods make up about 70 percent of the typical American’s diet - a truly frightening majority. So, what exactly ARE processed foods? It is accurate to say that they can barely be called foods at all. According to Dr. David Ludwig, director of the Optimal Weight for Life Program in Boston, processed foods are, “fake...
Skipping Breakfast? Why Intermittent Fasting Works
It has always been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We are told to eat breakfast like a king and lunch like a pauper. However, if you seem to have reached a weight loss or fitness plateau and nothing is moving those last few pounds, skipping breakfast may not be such a bad idea. Intermittent...
5 Easy Things to Do Each Day to Feel More Alive
We all know what it feels like to drag through the day, or even part of the day. It is normal to have dips and rises in energy in relation to what we are doing and eating. However, rather than reach for that "sugary" treat that will do more harm than good, try one of these five great tips...
Does Sex Really Provide An Adequate Workout?
It can be a lot of fun, and it can make you sweat - but does sex really constitute a good workout? Many of us wonder whether enough hours spent in the bedroom might replace hours spent in the gym. The answer to this question is complicated, and largely depends on the specifics of your individual love-making situation. Sex...
10,000 Of These Might Keep the Doctor And Belly Away
Run, run as fast as you can........... nope, not necessary. Most people don't have an excuse to not get moving. If you can walk, you can move, and if you can walk you can probably walk briskly. According to a study out of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Life Science Division in Berkeley, California, walking at a rapid pace can...
Just One Soda Per Day Spikes Diabetes Risk
A new study from Imperial College in London has shed light on some very disturbing soda statistics: drinking just ONE per day increases the odds of developing type 2 diabetes by 22 percent. The risk increases by another 22 percent for each 12-ounce sweetened soft drink consumed. This is especially scary news for kids, too many of whom swear...
Salba: The Superseed You May Have Never Heard About
For thousands of years, Salba has been used both medicinally and as a superfood in the Amazon basin and Peru. Valued on the same continuum as gold to some, these seeds have only recently gained the attention they deserve in our country. Alternative medical experts and nutritionists did not pay much attention to this superseed until the 1990's. Salba (Salvia...
Do You Paint Your Face Each Morning With This Toxic Cocktail?
In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration conducted a test on lipstick to determine the amount of lead that various brands and shades contained. What they found was that out of the twenty lipsticks they tested, all contained traces of lead. However, the amount of lead was below the safety limit of 5 parts per million considered safe by...
Top Five Worst So-Called ‘Health’ Foods
When choosing items labeled as ‘healthy,’ we need to be very careful. Many corporations have caught onto the fact that more and more consumers are seeking healthier options, and have tailored their marketing towards this end. The following are five of the worst foods that are labeled as, and often thought of by consumers as, healthy options. Energy and Protein...
