Weight Loss
A Must-have Breakfast Staple for Every Home
This delicious and affordable staple has been dubbed a “superfood” because of its multiple nutritional benefits: * high in fiber * low in sodium and sugar * helps lower cholesterol * helps lower blood pressure * regulates blood sugar levels * improves the functioning of the immune system * reduces the risk of diabetes and…
Read MoreMore People are Cooking Homemade Meals
One of the reasons sales at fast food joints are dipping is that people are eating more at home. This is the best news we’ve read in a while, even if the reason is related to cost more than it is to health. The prices of food commodities like eggs and produce have come down…
Read MoreTequila Plant for Bone Strength?!?
We hope everyone is off to a good weekend! If you’re wondering what drink to have tonight, read on about a recently published study that may help you decide… Researchers in central Mexico have isolated chemical compounds found in the agave plant (raw material for tequila), that may prove to have more benefits that tasty…
Read MoreMushrooms are Not a Meat Alternative
At a recent barbecue, the host was gracious enough to offer his vegetarians guests grilled Portobello mushrooms. If you’ve ever had one, they are quite meaty and tasty. However, they are in no way an alternative to meat. The reason, of course, is that mushrooms are a poor source of protein. A 3-ounce mushroom has…
Read MoreCreatine Supplements – Protein Boost or Waste of Money?
Creatine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in some foods and also created in the human liver, kidney, and pancreas. Its most common dietary sources are lean red meat, game meat, salmon, tuna, and herring. Creatine is stored in muscles and converted to ATP, an energy source for short duration exercise such as weight-lifting…
Read MoreKettlebell Workshop
Now is your chance to really be challenged. You’ve seen them in the hands of everyone from fit moms to buff people at your gym — yet you’re still hesitant to pick one up. While kettlebells have become a go-to piece of workout equipment for many, they can be tricky to master — and even…
Read MoreBreakfast – to Skip or Not to Skip?
Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? For people trying to lose weight, the automatic answer is yes. The logic is simple – skipping breakfast will lead to extreme hunger a few hours later, and thus to an uncontrollable binge before noon. Eating a good filling breakfast, on the other hand, will…
Read More“Moderation” is Ineffective for Weight Loss
One of the most misused and least understood messages when it comes to weight loss is “eat in moderation”. A recent study concludes that moderation is not effective in helping people lose weight. To kick off, there is no standard definition of moderation as it pertains to food consumption. Moderation is a relative term, and…
Read MoreForskolin, the Belly-Fat-Burning Scam
There is no magic cure for obesity, no secret food or pill that will burn your fat off, and no shortcut to take in order to lose weight. Despite this, every few years, a new magic spell is cast on gullible dieters, often aided by charismatic presenters and slick marketing. One recent example is Forskolin,…
Read MoreIs America finally eating healthier?
A new report published in the Journal of the American Medial Association points to a slight improvements in the eating habits of Americans in the past 15 years. The percentage of Americans consuming poor diets declined from 56% to 46%. The definition of a healthy diet is based on recommendations by the American Heart Association…
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