Want to know how to get more out of your mushrooms? Bump up the health benefits of those Brussels sprouts? It’s a fact that some foods play better with others than on their own. And the opposite is true – certain compounds in foods can work against each other and…
There are those dieters who believe that skipping meals will actually kick start the weight loss process. According to one expert from the National Institute on Aging, people in good health can actually benefit from going without food one day a week, or cutting back calories a couple of days…
Hiring a trainer can be a wonderful boost to your fitness routine or a tremendous waste of precious money, depending on your reasons and expectations. Knowing what a trainer can and can’t do for you may help you make the best decision for your personal needs. A trainer CAN: Help…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
I know a person who spends hours working out every day – 6 days a week. He has been doing this for the last 60 days and has not lost a single pound. How is that possible? The answer is quite simple – he never changed his diet! When it…
It is your mind that matters pretty much. Dr. Robert Kushner says that the reason most humans fail to lose weight is because they focus on the food rather than the real problem at hand. It’is important to study your patterns and your habits to keep history from repeating itself….
There are a lot of vegetarians among us, some by circumstance and some by choice. Those who are vegetarians by choice can be divided into two general groups — those who do not eat meat, poultry or fish, but do consume dairy products as – in theory – the animals…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Andrea Francese Every countless high school graduates pack their bags and ready themselves to leave the nest, but the threat of a dreaded weight gain looms. Some suggest that the freshman 15 is merely a myth, but recent studies show that there may be some truth to the notion….
When it comes to fitness, little efforts add up big time. Exercising is not reserved for the gym. Every time your body moves, it counts. Instead of spending time driving around the parking lot or waiting for the next person to get out of a spot close to your destination,…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Are there any cellulite reduction alternatives besides liposuction? Of course, liposuction is not considered medically necessary. The decision is up to you whether or not to undergo liposuction. You may decide that it is not right for you. And you can make that determination right up to the point of…
Vitamins are good for you, but vitamin C is one of the most effective and safest, experts say. But what can it do? Many people think it can cure the common cold, which is simply a myth. While it bolsters the immune system and may protect against more serious complications…