There’s nothing more disheartening than being diagnosed with a debilitating disease. As we get older, we’re more susceptible to chronic ailments such as diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and much more. And once you’re diagnosed with one of these conditions, then you may be at risk for others. For example, people…
Potassium is an important mineral whose importance is often overlooked. However, it plays a huge role in optimal functioning of the heart, metabolism, muscles and the nervous system. Potassium also plays a role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in body cells. Getting too little potassium is rare when one…
Eat at least five servings of fruit a day. If you’re not getting an apple a day — or any fruit for that matter — it’s time to change your unhealthy ways. A campaign has been established promoting the importance of consuming five to nine servings of colorful fruits and…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
When reaching for a quick snack, it’s easy to fall victim to temptation and grab a chocolate bar or potato chips. Candy and chips may not be the healthiest choices in the pantry. Though they are ready to eat, delicious, and enough to curb hunger. All on-the-go snacks should have…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
Have you ever wondered why more than 90 percent of dieters regain weight soon after their weight loss “success”? Dieters who choose a crash diet or extreme weight loss plan might enjoy the instant gratification of quick weight loss, but most end up regaining the lost weight and even a…
Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating
by Alan Chai A plan for natural weight loss can often include products that will help you focus on the process of losing weight. If you can do so without introducing additional chemical and harmful substances into your body, you will be healthier overall. Natural products give you that extra…
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By Maris Callahan – DietsInReview.com Brush off your picnic basket, park blanket, Frisbee and that look of winter hibernation and get outside! While picnic fare is often calorie laden, these simple tips (and recipes) will help you enjoy picnic in your favorite spot. 1. Make a Plan. If you’re planning…
For those who have struggled to lose weight and have not yet achieved success, the South Beach Diet offers a large glimmer of hope. The more kind and gentle version of other, more restrictive low-carb diets, Dr. Agatston’s routine offers a balanced mix of fruits, whole grains, vegetables, olive oil…
While most of us think that burning calories only happens at the gym, the truth is that your body is burning calories round the clock — even when you’re relaxing, sleeping and eating! Your metabolism is running at a specific rate throughout the day, and certain activities only increase this…
Today marks National Wear Red Day, the annual endeavor to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the United States. National…